Question 1

What was the most important technical innovation embraced by the Song?

Accepted Answer

A) printing 
B) the harness 
C) calligraphy 
D) the compass 
E) gunpowder 
A) printing 
B) the harness 
C) calligraphy 
D) the compass 
E) gunpowder

Question 2

What limitations did the Mongols face in their conquests, and what led to the disintegration of the Mongolian Empire? Take into account the limits on conquests caused by geo-political issues, military victories and defeats, and resistance or difficulties associated with assimilation of conquered peoples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discussion of th

Question 3

What invention from a conquered land did the Mongols adopt?

Accepted Answer

A) horse collar 
B) paper 
C) block printing 
D) gunpowder 
E) stern post rudder 
A) horse collar 
B) paper 
C) block printing 
D) gunpowder 
E) stern post rudder

Question 4

What was the apparent motivation for the Turco-Mongolian warlord Tamarlane to conquer vast areas of land?

Accepted Answer

A) He sought to enrich his personal wealth. 
B) He wanted to gain personal fame. 
C) He wanted to keep his army engaged in combat. 
D) He did it just for the sake of conquest. 
E) He wanted to accumulate large numbers of slaves. 
A) He sought to enrich his personal wealth. 
B) He wanted to gain personal fame. 
C) He wanted to keep his army engaged in combat. 
D) He did it just for the sake of conquest. 
E) He wanted to accumulate large numbers of slaves.

Question 5

The Song Dynasty was the first government to issue printed money called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Song Dynasty was the first government...

Question 6

It is frequently the case that conquerors assume at least some of the cultural characteristics of the areas that they conquer. Where, and to what degree, was this correct of the Mongols? Give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include Kubilai Khan and B

Question 7

Which of the following was true of the Timurid Empire?

Accepted Answer

A) Under Tamerlane's sons, the empire flourished. 
B) Tamerlane was in control of all lands between India and Moscow. 
C) The Empire lasted 200 years. 
D) Tamerlane left a positive effect on the conquered people of the empire. 
E) Tamerlane defeated Kubilai Khan in Syria. 
A) Under Tamerlane's sons, the empire flourished. 
B) Tamerlane was in control of all lands between India and Moscow. 
C) The Empire lasted 200 years. 
D) Tamerlane left a positive effect on the conquered people of the empire. 
E) Tamerlane defeated Kubilai Khan in Syria.

Question 8

Which religion did Kubilai Khan favor when ruling his empire?

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhism 
B) Hinduism 
C) Confucianism 
D) Orthodox Christianity 
E) Islam 
A) Buddhism 
B) Hinduism 
C) Confucianism 
D) Orthodox Christianity 
E) Islam

Question 9

Why was the Battle of Ain Jalut significant?

Accepted Answer

A) The Mongol Empire broke apart as a result. 
B) Temjin received the title of Chinghis Khan as a victor. 
C) The Mongols in the Middle East were forced to convert to Islam and adhere to Shari'a law. 
D) The Seljuks were able to resume jihads against the Byzantines. 
E) The Mongols were defeated, and the remaining Muslim lands were spared conquest. 
A) The Mongol Empire broke apart as a result. 
B) Temjin received the title of Chinghis Khan as a victor. 
C) The Mongols in the Middle East were forced to convert to Islam and adhere to Shari'a law. 
D) The Seljuks were able to resume jihads against the Byzantines. 
E) The Mongols were defeated, and the remaining Muslim lands were spared conquest.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT part of Chinghis Khan's reorganization of the Mongolian military?

Accepted Answer

A) divided the army into light and heavy cavalry 
B) used Chinese-style armor for the cavalry 
C) used only swords, bows, and arrows 
D) army units were divided into small tactical units 
E) split the tribal clans into various new units 
A) divided the army into light and heavy cavalry 
B) used Chinese-style armor for the cavalry 
C) used only swords, bows, and arrows 
D) army units were divided into small tactical units 
E) split the tribal clans into various new units

Question 11

Term for identification: Grand Canal

Accepted Answer

The Grand Canal, also known as the Beiji

Question 12

Which of the following defines the term  yurts ?

Accepted Answer

A) ponies 
B) clan leaders 
C) spiritual advisers 
D) felt tents 
E) places of worship 
A) ponies 
B) clan leaders 
C) spiritual advisers 
D) felt tents 
E) places of worship

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Song Commercial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) A new hybrid rice strain helped feed the population. 
B) They created new government institutions and policies to make it possible. 
C) They developed and implemented a currency and banking system. 
D) The economy was based on both agriculture and manufacturing. 
E) The volume of domestic and foreign trade increased. 
A) A new hybrid rice strain helped feed the population. 
B) They created new government institutions and policies to make it possible. 
C) They developed and implemented a currency and banking system. 
D) The economy was based on both agriculture and manufacturing. 
E) The volume of domestic and foreign trade increased.

Question 14

Term for identification: Khanate of the Golden Horde

Accepted Answer

The Khanate of the Golden Horde, also kn

Question 15

Term for identification: Song Dynasty

Accepted Answer

The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in

Question 16

Term for identification: Kubilai Khan

Accepted Answer

Kublai Khan, also spelled as Kubilai Kha

Exam 18: The Mongols Unify Eurasia

What was the most important technical innovation embraced by the Song?

What invention from a conquered land did the Mongols adopt?

What was the apparent motivation for the Turco-Mongolian warlord Tamarlane to conquer vast areas of land?

The Song Dynasty was the first government to issue printed money called ____________________.

It is frequently the case that conquerors assume at least some of the cultural characteristics of the areas that they conquer. Where, and to what degree, was this correct of the Mongols? Give specific examples.

Which of the following was true of the Timurid Empire?

Which religion did Kubilai Khan favor when ruling his empire?

Why was the Battle of Ain Jalut significant?

Which of the following was NOT part of Chinghis Khan's reorganization of the Mongolian military?

Term for identification: Grand Canal

Which of the following defines the term yurts ?

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Song Commercial Revolution?

Term for identification: Khanate of the Golden Horde

Term for identification: Song Dynasty

Term for identification: Kubilai Khan

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