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Topic 5 Lesson 2

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was one reason for Genghis Khan’s success as a military leader?

a)

He ruthlessly destroyed all Mongol clans except his own.

b)

he organized the Mongol army into an efficient fighting force.

c)

he built good will by treating conquered people with mercy.

d)

he divided his empire into four military districts called khanates.

2.

The Golden Horde was a Mongol khanate that conquered and ruled

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Russia

d)

Persia

3.

Why did Yongle move the capital to Beijing?

a)

To control trade across the Mongol Empire.

b)

To strengthen ties with lands outside China.

c)

To strengthen Ming rule over Southern China.

d)

To protect against future Mongol invasions.

4.

Why did the Ming dynasty reduce contact with the outside world?

a)

Chinese silk and porcelain were not longer in high demand.

b)

Their history with Mongols made them wary of foreigners.

c)

They wished to avoid exposure to the plague in Europe.

d)

They viewed foreigners as a threat to Chinese culture.

5.

Why did Chinese officials consider European (Portuguese) traders to be smugglers?

a)

Chinese officials were wary of all foreigners.

b)

European traders brought forbidden items into China.

c)

European traders entered China without permission.

d)

European traders refused to pay tribute.

6.

Which Chinese Dynasty was created by Kublai Khan?

a)

Ming

b)

Tang

c)

Yuan

d)

Han

7.

What trade route is this?

a)

The Golden Web

b)

The Columbian Exchange

c)

The Silk Road

d)

Gold and Salt Exchange