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Ch 19 MONGOL QUIZIZ

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Class
Date
1.

Can you guess where Buddhism originated? Here's a hint: It's not Japan, China, Mongolia, or France!

a)

Japan

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Mongolia

e)

France

2.

Imagine you're a time traveler! You've just arrived in ancient China and you notice a great _______ _________ happening around you as new ideas and products are being exchanged. What is this phenomenon called?

a)

grand canal

b)

cultural exchange

c)

new inventions

d)

paper money

3.

Let's take a trip back in time! Can you guess during which dynasty China was super welcoming to foreigners?

a)

Song

b)

Han

c)

Tang

d)

Qin

4.

Can you guess the name of the famous route that was bustling with caravans and a hub for trading numerous goods?

a)

silk road

b)

grand canal

c)

silk canal

d)

Yellow River

e)

Porcelain Route

5.

Let's take a trip back in time! Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, had a special title that meant the “______________ one.” Can you guess what it is?

a)

awakened

b)

enlightened

c)

great

d)

disheartened

e)

broken

6.

6. Pop Quiz! Can you guess who ascended the throne of China in 1279, kickstarting the Yuan Dynasty?

a)

Was it Genghis Kahn?

b)

Or maybe Marco Polo?

c)

Could it be Emperor Qin?

d)

Or was it Kublai Kahn?

7.

7. Pop Quiz! The Mongols did not roll out the red carpet for traders and other foreigners in China. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

8. Let's take a trip back in time! Can you guess the name of the city that was the heart of the Mongol Empire?

a)

Tokyo

b)

Dadu

c)

Nanjing

d)

Mama

e)

Xi'an

9.

Let's take a trip back in time! Can you guess what the ancient city of Dadu is called in present-day China? Here's a hint: it's the current capital!

a)

Beyjing

b)

Beijing

c)

Bejiing

d)

Bejinng

e)

Biejing

10.

9. Pop Quiz! Can you guess the famous foreigner who was appointed a position in Kublai Khan's government? Hint: He's a well-known explorer!

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Kublai Polo

c)

Ghengis Kahn

d)

Zhang Heng

e)

Marco Khan

11.

10. Let's take a trip back in time! Can you guess who was considered at the bottom of the social ladder during the reign of the Mongols?

a)

Mongols themselves

b)

The Chinese

c)

Muslim communities

d)

Those who were enslaved

e)

The hardworking peasants

12.

11. Pop Quiz! Can you tell us which dynasty took over after the Mongols were in power?

a)

Was it the Manchu?

b)

Perhaps the Han?

c)

Could it be the Tang?

d)

Or was it the Ming?

e)

Maybe the Yuan?

13.

12. Ahoy, matey! Can you tell us who was bestowed with the grand title of “admiral of the Western Seas?

a)

Was it the famous explorer Marco Polo?

b)

Or the great mathematician Zu Chongzhi?

c)

Could it be the mighty Ghengis Kahn?

d)

Perhaps it was the renowned astronomer Zhang Heng?

e)

Or was it the philosopher Gongsun Long?

14.

Guess what? When the great explorer Marco Polo finally made his way back home, it was to __________, after a whopping 24 years of thrilling expeditions! He even penned a book about his adventures. Can you guess where he returned to?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Italy

15.

Let's take a trip back in time! In northeastern India, Buddhism was born. Can you guess who's teachings it was based on? Here's a hint: His name was _____________ Gautama.

a)

Qin

b)

Zheng

c)

Siddhartha

d)

Kublai

e)

Genghis

16.

Ahoy, matey! Can you tell us what MARITIME means?

a)

Is it something related to the vast, blue sea?

b)

Or, is it a ruler or country that pays tribute to a conqueror?

c)

Could it be a building designed for observing the stars and planets?

d)

Maybe it's a person who works for a government?

e)

Or is it one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yang?

17.

Hey there, space explorer! Can you tell us what an Observatory is?

a)

Is it something related to the sea?

b)

Could it be a ruler or country that pays tribute to a conqueror?

c)

Or is it a building designed for observing the stars and planets?

d)

Maybe it's a person who works for a government?

e)

Or could it be one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yang?

18.

Let's play a fun game! Can you tell me what TRIBUTARY means?

a)

Does it mean 'relating to the sea'?

b)

Or is it 'a ruler or country that pays tribute to a conqueror'?

c)

Could it be 'a building designed for observing the stars and planets'?

d)

Maybe it's 'person who works for a government'?

e)

Or is it 'one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yang'?

19.

Imagine you're a traveler in the Mongol era. How would you describe your journey along the Silk Road, now that the entire region is under Mongol control? It became very ______.

a)

dangerous

b)

slow

c)

safe

d)

warlike

e)

difficult

20.

Can you guess which empire is depicted on this intriguing map?

a)

Mongol

b)

Tong

c)

Khan

d)

Byzantine

21.

Can you guess the truth about the vast boundaries of the mighty Mongol Empire?

a)

Did it include both North and South America?

b)

Was it tiny compared to other empires?

c)

Did it stretch all the way across Europe and Asia?

d)

Was it always in a state of chaos and instability?

22.

Ready for a trip back in time? Can you guess the real name of the legendary Genghis Khan?

a)

Temujin

b)

Zheng-He

c)

Xiao-Na

d)

Choujin

23.

Can you guess why the Mongols used to scare the living daylights out of people?

a)

Was it to spread fear, making them more likely to wave the white flag without a fight?

b)

Or did they do it to make them fight for their lives?

c)

Perhaps they wanted to become the talk of the town, with people writing about them in books?

d)

Or did they only start the terror once they had conquered them?

24.

Pop Quiz! The Mongols, known for their fierceness in war, were surprisingly tolerant in peace. They rarely forced their beliefs or lifestyle on the people they conquered. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Imagine you're a time traveler, and you've just landed in the year 1260. You're in the heart of the Mongol Empire, and you've just learned that Genghis Khan's grandson has taken the throne. Can you guess his name?

a)

Gerald Khan

b)

Wu Khan

c)

Kublai Khan

d)

Amir Khan

26.

Get ready for a trip back in time! Kublai Khan, the mighty ruler of China, established a brand new dynasty. Can you guess the name of this dynasty?

a)

Shang

b)

Yuan

c)

Song

d)

Tang

27.

Did you know? After successfully conquering China, Kublai Khan set his sights on another country. Can you guess which modern day country he tried to invade next?

a)

Philippines

b)

Japan

c)

Vietnam

d)

India

28.

Pop quiz time! Can you guess who the most famous European was, who allegedly took a trip to China during the Mongolian rule?

a)

Was it Columbus, the famous explorer?

b)

Or was it Marco Polo, the renowned merchant?

c)

Could it be John Wayne, the legendary actor?

d)

Or was it Tom Brady, the superstar quarterback?

29.

Pop Quiz! Who stepped into the mighty shoes of Genghis Khan as Khan after his demise? Hint: He was Genghis Khan's third oldest son.

a)

Is it Ogodei?

b)

Could it be Guyuk?

c)

Maybe Mongke Khan?

d)

Or is it Kublai Khan?

30.

Imagine you're a historian studying the Mongolian Empire. You discover that Mongolian soldiers primarily fought __________. Can you fill in the blank?

a)

on their feet, like modern infantry

b)

on horseback, like knights of old

c)

in a tank, like a modern soldier

d)

with a cannon, like a pirate

31.

Pop quiz time! Can you guess what was largely key to the Mongols success? Here's a hint: It provided both transportation and food.

a)

A trusty Cow

b)

A speedy Lizard

c)

A sturdy Horse

d)

A strong Ox

32.

Can you guess what the Mongols were? They were loosely grouped tribes of _______________. Sounds exciting, right?

a)

Nomads

b)

Huns

c)

Christians

d)

Muslisms

33.

Let's dive into history! Can you tell me how Kublai Khan was related to the mighty Genghis Khan? 

a)

Was he his son?

b)

Or, was he his grandson?

c)

Maybe his brother?

d)

Or, was he his wife?

34.

Guess what? The Mongols really appreciated the ________! Can you figure out what it was?

a)

ability to sprint like a cheetah

b)

mastery in farming techniques

c)

skill to fight like a warrior

d)

talent to write beautiful poetry

35.

Guess why Genghis Kahn was so eager to get his hands on the ________? Hint: It had something to do with its valuable trade!

a)

capital of China

b)

Roman Empire

c)

horse chariot

d)

Silk Road

36.

Imagine you're a time-traveling merchant in the era of the Mongol Empire. How would your journey along the Silk Road be impacted?

a)

The Mongols would roll out the red carpet for you, making your journey safer

b)

The Mongols would despise your presence on the trade routes

c)

Your journey would remain the same, unaffected by the Mongols

d)

You'd be trading ideas more than luxury goods along the route

37.

Can you guess which one is the largest land empire the world has ever seen?

a)

Ottoman Empire

b)

Tibetan Empire

c)

Yong Empire

d)

Mongol Empire

38.

Can you spot China on the map? Is it in the right place?

a)

Yes, it's spot on!

b)

No, it's misplaced.

39.

Ready for a geography brain teaser? Can you confirm if Europe is sitting pretty in its correct spot on the map?

a)

Nope, it's on a vacation!

b)

Yes, it's right where it should be!

40.

Did you know? The Mongols had a unique style of living! They lived in portable tents made from animal skins. Can you guess what these tents were called?

a)

Sukiyaki

b)

Egalos

c)

Kooks

d)

Yurts

41.

Did you know that the title "Genghis Khan" has a special meaning? Can you guess what it is?

a)

Does it mean Lord of War?

b)

Could it be Iron Man?

c)

Is it King of the desert?

d)

Or does it mean Universal Ruler?

42.

Can you guess what the Mongols were famous for?

a)

Being excellent riders, could they ride any horse?

b)

Being excellent archers, could they hit any target?

c)

Being cruel and rough warriors, could they win any battle?

d)

Or is it that all answers are correct?

43.

Match the following

a)

1.

meritocracy

b)

2.

imperial

c)

3.

emperor

d)

4.

dynasty

e)

5.

civil service examinations

44.

Match the following

a)

1.

bureaucracy

b)

2.

aristocracy

c)

3.

warlord

d)

4.

Confucius

e)

5.

mandate of heaven

45.

Match the following

a)

1.

urbanization

b)

2.

commerce

c)

3.

barge

d)

4.

chain pump

46.

Match the following

a)

1.

harrow

b)

2.

currency

c)

3.

economy

d)

4.

junk

e)

5.

Marco Polo

47.

yin shua means (a)  

48.

Match the following

a)

1.

Moveable type

b)

2.

porcelain

c)

3.

mass produce

d)

4.

gunpowder

e)

5.

alchemy

49.

Match the following

a)

1.

catapult

b)

2.

immune system

c)

3.

inoculate

d)

4.

vaccine

e)

5.

canal locke

50.

Match the following

a)
  1.  

  2. individual characters made  of wood or  metal that can be arranged to  create a job for  printing  and then  used over again 

1.

moveable type

b)

a hard, white pottery; also  called china

2.

porcelain

c)

a gated chamber in a  canal used to  raise or  lower  the water level

3.

canal locke

d)

to make similar items  in quantity  by using standardized designs and dividing labor among workers

4.

mass produce

e)

bridge supported  by arches that are shallow segments (parts) of a  circle

5.

segmental arch bridge

51.

Match the following

a)
  1. explosive powder  made  of saltpeter and other materials

1.
  1. gunpowder

b)

combination of science, magic, and philosophy that was  practiced  in medieval times

2.
  1. alchemy

c)

a slingshot-like war machine used for  shooting rocks, shells, and other objects

3.
  1. catapult

d)

to protect  against disease  by transmitting  a disease-causing agent to a person, stimulating the  body's defensive reactions

4.
  1. inoculate

e)

the body's natural defense  against disease

5.

immune system

52.

What is Bai Su Zhen’s true form?


She was an immortal white (a)   .

53.

#6

a)

Korea

b)

Japan

c)

China

d)

India

e)

Mongolia

54.

#3

a)

Korea

b)

Japan

c)

China

d)

India

e)

Mongolia

55.

#2

a)

Korea

b)

Japan

c)

China

d)

India

e)

Mongolia

56.

Name that Flag!

a)

Argentina

b)

Israel

c)

Japan

d)

Venezuela

57.

Name that Flag!

a)

Canada

b)

United States

c)

Italy

d)

Mexico

58.

Name that Flag!

a)

Bolivia

b)

Italy

c)

South Africa

d)

Mexico

59.

Name that Flag!

a)

Romania

b)

Mexico

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

60.

Name that Flag!

a)

United States

b)

England

c)

United Kingdom

d)

Panama

61.
Question Image
a)

1

1.

China

b)

2

2.

India

c)

4

3.

Indonesis

d)

5/6

4.

North and South Korea

e)

7

5.

Japan

62.

(a)   is the Second Most Consumed Beverage in China.

63.

What is this picture of?

a)

acupuncture

b)

anesthetic

c)

moxibustion

d)

lodestone

64.

The Chinese "south-pointing

spoon" is the oldest known

(a)   .

65.

What is the color of South America?

(a)  

66.

What is the color of Asia?

(a)  

67.

This Mongol tent called a (a)   .

68.

On which continent is China located?

(a)  

69.

What is the real color of jade?

(a)  

70.

What is this a picture of?

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Civil servant

c)

Zhou

d)

Yin and Yang

e)

Dao

71.
Question Image
a)

China

1.

2

b)

Japan

2.

6

c)

India

3.

7

d)

Mongolia

4.

3

e)

South Korea

5.

5