Question 1

Moving west into Arab lands, the Mongols under ____________________  captured the city of Baghdad, ending Abbasid rule there.

Accepted Answer

Hulegu

Question 2

Term for identification: nomadic pastoralism

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Nomadic pastoralism is a form of agriculture where livestock are herded in order to find fresh pastures on which to graze. True to the term "nomadic," people who practice this form of pastoralism move around with their animals rather than settling in one place. The movement patterns can be seasonal, often between highlands and lowlands, and are typically driven by the needs of the livestock for grazing and water.

Nomadic pastoralists are often associated with herding animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, yaks, camels, and reindeer. They move their herds over large territories and are adapted to a variety of climates, from the tundra to arid deserts. The lifestyle is usually found in regions where the environmental conditions are too harsh or unpredictable for settled agriculture, such as in parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Arctic.

The practice of nomadic pastoralism has a long history and is an integral part of many cultures around the world. It is not only a means of subsistence but also a way of life, with its own traditions, social structures, and economic systems. However, nomadic pastoralists often face challenges such as political marginalization, conflicts over land and water rights, and the impacts of climate change, which can threaten their way of life and sustainability.

Question 3

Which of the following leaders was NOT one of the Great Khans of the Mongols?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinghis
B)  Batu
C)  Kubilai
D)  Guyuk
E)  Mongke B

Question 4

Term for identification: Yuan Dynasty

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Question 5

Term for identification: Ain Jalut

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Question 6

Describe and analyze the Song Dynasty. What sets it apart from other dynasties?

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Question 7

What was the Mongols' general method of ruling that conquered the Russians?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Mongols allowed the Russians to retain many of their own customs.
B)  The Mongols refused to allow their Russian subjects to practice their Russian Orthodox Christianity.
C)  The rulers of the Khanate imposed Muslim rule on a conquered Russia.
D)  The Mongol khans were responsible for Russia's loss of prosperity.
E)  The Mongols retained control of Russia until the late 1300s.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Term for identification: Temujin

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Question 10

Which of the following was a result of the disintegration of the Mongol Empire?

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A)  The Mongols made no lasting impact on the conquered peoples they ruled.
B)  The Silk Road disappeared.
C)  Central Asia was united under one rule.
D)  Peace and prosperity returned to the Central Asian steppe lands.
E)  It ended the Mongols' nomadic culture.

Question 11

All of the following were characteristics of the Mongols EXCEPT

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A)  They were a relatively small group of steppe nomads.
B)  They survived off livestock herding and hunting.
C)  Horses were important in the culture for food and transportation.
D)  They lived in horse-hair felt-tent-like structures.
E)  The highest level of leadership was the clan.

Question 12

What would be a good description of the Mongols before they began their wave of conquests?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Mongols were strong allies of the Chinese.
B)  They were mountain dwellers who had little to do with outsiders.
C)  The Mongols were mostly pastoral nomads of the Asian steppes.
D)  They were a warlike clan in western Mongolia.
E)  They were defeated by the Chinese more than once.

Question 13

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

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Question 14

Which one of the following areas was NOT eventually conquered by the Mongols?

Accepted Answer

A)  southern India
B)  China
C)  Southeast Asia
D)  Russia
E)  Persia

Question 15

Which of the following relied on foreigners to help administer the empire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Timurid Empire
B)  Yuan Dynasty
C)  Khanate of the Golden Horde
D)  Il Khan
E)  Chagatai Empire

Question 16

Term for identification: Grand Canal

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Question 17

Term for identification: Kubilai Khan

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Question 18

Which of the following was NOT a way the Song government encouraged trade?

Accepted Answer

A)  They experimented with paper currency.
B)  They expanded the use of silver coinage.
C)  They allowed currency to flow outside China.
D)  They encouraged banking networks.
E)  They expanded the territory under Chinese control.

Question 19

Term for identification: Song Dynasty

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Question 20

Which of the following was/were NOT  a product of Chinese export?

Accepted Answer

A)  silk
B)  tea
C)  porcelain
D)  spices
E)  inlaid wood

Exam 18: The Mongols Unify Eurasia

Moving west into Arab lands, the Mongols under ____________________ captured the city of Baghdad, ending Abbasid rule there.