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Mongols, Ottomans & Russia Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent came mostly under Mongol influence and rule?

a)
Africa
b)
Europe
c)
Asia
d)
South America
2.

In what way was the rule of the ancient Mongols similar to the rule of the ancient Greeks?

a)
Both protected human rights, especially women's rights.
b)
Both destroyed the civilizations they defeated.
c)
Both remained isolated and peaceful for centuries.
d)
Both established vast empires over which they spread their culture.
3.

One important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asia was the

a)
increased authority of the Kievan princes
b)
rise in trade along the Silk Roads
c)
introduction of Hinduism into Chinese culture
d)
maritime exploration of the Arabian seacoast
4.

Which factor contributed to the success of the vast empire created by the Mongols?

a)
avoiding contact with the West
b)
paying monetary tribute to local rulers
c)
using superior military skills
d)
converting conquered peoples to Confucianism
5.

The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly to the

a)
collapse of Silk Road trade
b)
defeat of Tokugawa Japan
c)
beginning of European exploration
d)
rise of the Mongol Empire
6.

One way in which Pax Romana and Pax Mongolia are similar is that both were characterized by

a)
political stability
b)
unifying religious institutions
c)
representative forms of government
d)
social equality for men and women
7.

Base your answer to this question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. "...The Mongols made no technological breakthroughs, founded no new religions, wrote few books or dramas, and gave the world no new crops or methods of agriculture. Their own craftsmen could not weave cloth, cast metal, make pottery, or even bake bread. They manufactured neither porcelain nor pottery, painted no pictures, and built no buildings. Yet, as their army conquered culture after culture, they collected and passed all of these skills from one civilization to the next..." — Jack Weatherford

This passage leads to the conclusion that the Mongols

a)
rejected technology
b)
were a peaceful people
c)
were urbanized
d)
contributed to cultural diffusion
8.

Which empire is associated with these characteristics?

-Use of cannons, foot soldiers, and muskets

-Capture of Constantinople in 1453

-Formation of the janissaries as an effective fighting force

a)
Austro-Hungarian
b)
Ottoman
c)
Spanish
d)
Mughal
9.

The Ottoman Turks viewed Constantinople as being strategically important because it

a)
was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
b)
would allow them to control the Vatican
c)
was a crossroads between Europe and Asia
d)
would provide them with access to the Persian Gulf
10.

The 1453 conquest of Constantinople is an important turning point in global history because it

a)
ushered in Pax Romana
b)
began the Middle Ages
c)
contributed to the rise of the Ottoman Empire
d)
signified the end of the Napoleonic Wars
11.

For which achievement is Suleiman the Magnificent best known?

a)
building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
b)
spreading Christianity into the Balkan Peninsula
c)
conquering the Russian capital of Moscow
d)
uniting the Ottoman Empire under an efficient government structure
12.

The religion of the Ottoman Turks was

a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
13.

The Golden Ages of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires can be attributed in part to

a)
cultural isolation
b)
stable governments
c)
command economies
d)
distinct social classes
14.

Which conclusion can be made about the Ming dynasty of China as a result of the travels of Zheng He?

a)
China profited more from African trade than from Asian trade.
b)
Islam became the dominant religion of China.
c)
The Ming dynasty established trade routes to Europe.
d)
Advanced navigation technology was available in China.
15.

The Russian Orthodox Church developed as a result of Russia’s cultural interactions with which group?

a)
Byzantines
b)
Muslims
c)
Vikings
d)
Huns
16.

What was one influence of Mongol rule on the history of Russia?

a)
Contact with kingdoms in western Europe greatly increased.
b)
The Chinese writing system was introduced and adopted.
c)
Most Russians converted from Orthodox Christianity to Islam.
d)
Russian leaders adopted the idea of strong, centralized control of the empire.