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Social Studies
7th
grade
Mongol Ascendancy in China and the Medieval Ming Dynasty
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What was Temujin's goal?
To marry Borte
To have many sons
To build an alliance with the Konkirat tribe
To unite the Mongols under his rule
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which Chinese admiral was responsible for exploring as far as East Africa in the Ming Dynasty?
Zheng He
Xie Jin
Wei Zhongxian
Wang Zhen
Marco Polo
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was one result of the isolationism during the Ming dynasty?
They became stronger.
They banned foreign trade.
They looked to work with other countries.
They became stronger.
They didn't isolate
- 4. Multiple Choice
How was Kublai Khan able to rule his vast empire?
He employed many civil servants and foreign ministers in his empire.
He stationed military across his empire.
He sent family members to rule each city.
He continually traveled to maintain control.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Select ALL of the following reasons for Genghis Khan's success.
organized laws to form new legal code
settled in one area north of China
well fortified empire
used clan chiefs to plan military campaigns
skilled warriors
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who did the Ming Dynasty overthrow?
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the Ming's greatest achievement?
The Grand Canal
The Forbidden City
The eating of cats and dogs:(
Paper Money
- 8. Multiple Choice
What did Kublai Khan do in 1279?
Conquered Baghdad
Moved the capital to Khanbaliq
Conquered southern China
Conquered northern China
- 9. Multiple ChoiceProvided protection along the Silk Road, allowed freedom of religion in civilizations the conqueredPositives from the MongolsMongol Empire RuleReasons the Mongol Empire declinesGenghis Khan
- 10. Multiple ChoiceLasted about 100-200 yearsKublai KhanMongol Empire RuleReasons the Mongol Empire declinesGenghis Khan
- 11. Multiple ChoiceGrandson of Genghis Khan; continued to conquer much of southern China, brought about his own dynasty; Yuan DynastyKublai KhanJapanJapanese FuedalismYurt
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is true about the boundaries of the Mongol Empire?It included North and South AmericaIt was very small compared to other empires.It stretched across Europe and Asia.It was never peaceful or stable.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis map shows the _________ empireMongolTongKhanByzantine
- 14. Multiple Choice________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia.Wu ZhaoKublai KhanTang TaizongGenghis Khan
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Mongolian Empire stretched from __________ to _____________.Asia to EuropeAsia to RussiaAsia to AmericaAsia to Iraq
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow was Kublai Khan related to Genghis?his sonhis grandsonhis brotherhis wife
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA famous European traveler who went to China?George WashingtonKublai KhanGenghis KhanMarco Polo
- 18. Multiple ChoiceUnder Kubilai Khan, China was united under Mongol control. This was a time of peace and security for much of Asia due to khanates or Mongolian states. This is also known as?The Pax RomanaThe Pax ChineseThe Pax MongolicaThe Pax Americana
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe European merchant named ___________ arrived in Kublai Kahns court and impressed him.King GeorgeChristopher ColoumbusMarco PoloVasco de Gama
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat led to the end of the Yuan Dynasty?PlagueDroughtLoss in populationMing Rebellion
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Ming rebuild with stone?Grand CanalSilk RoadGreat Walla new capital city
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Ming emperors built what for themselves?Forbidden Citya new capital citynew pleasure boats like the Suinew weapons
- 23. Multiple ChoiceMarco Polopublished a book in Europe about his travels and spurred a new interest in trade with Asiajoined the Mongols as a leader and never returned to Europedied on the way back to Europenever actually existed
- 24. Multiple ChoiceZheng Hewas great Mongol leaderwas the greatest Ming emperordefeated the Mongols in Chinawas the leader of the Ming Treasure Fleet and a great mariner (sailor)
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis Mongol ruler ____ united China for the first time in over 300 yearsKublai KhanHongwuYongloGhengis Khan
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA system of government employees selected for their skills and knowledge who collected taxes and enforced lawsGovernorOfficialPhilosophyCivil Service
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