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Which of the following describes the role of pastoral societies played in world history before the Mongol Empire? |
They created a series of nomadic empires and controlled major trade routes |
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Why did pastoral societies emerge only in the Afro-Eurasian world and not in the Americas? |
There was a lack of large animals that could be domesticated in the Americas |
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A characteristic feature of pastoral societies was their |
Mobility |
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Which of the following describes pastoral societies’ relationship with agricultural societies? |
Pastoral societies sought food stuffs, manufactured goods, and luxury items from agricultural societies |
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In comparison to the Mongol conquest of Persia and China, Mongol rule in Russia |
Was not accompanied by Mongol occupation |
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Which of the following was a long-term effect of the black death on European society? |
The weakening of serfdom |
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Which of the following was an obstacle to the creation of large empires among Pastoralists? |
Internal rivalry between clans |
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Like the Arabs and the Persians, the Turks between the 10th and 14th centuries |
Converted to Islam and introduced the religion to the areas they conquered |
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Which of the following was a nomadic empire that served as a model for the Turks and the Mongols? |
Xiongnu |
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Which of the following facilitated the creation of the Mongol Empire? |
The territories the Mongols invaded were experiencing internal divisions |
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Which of the following describes the transformation of the Turkic people from the 10th to the 14th centuries? |
They changed from polytheistic worshippers to followers and carriers of a monotheistic Islam |
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Which of the following resulted from Mongol rule over Russia? |
The adoption by Russian princes of the Mongols’ diplomatic rituals and the court practices |
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Which of the following was a way in which the Mongols contributed to the globalization of the Eurasian world? |
In providing a secure environment for traders, they facilitated long-distance international commerce |
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Which region gained the most from the exchanges of ideas and technologies facilitated by the Mongol Empire? |
Europe |
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Refer to Map 11.1 in the textbook. Which country was not conquered by the Mongols despite repeated invasions? |
Japan |
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Which of the following contribution to Temujin’s rise to power and recognition as Chinggis Khan of the Great Mongol Nation? |
The incorporation of warriors from defeated tribes into his own forces |
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Which of the following is an example of the Mongol rulers’ policy toward people in the conquered territories? |
Chinese and Muslim officials were allowed to hold advisory positions in government |
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What aspects of Chinese civilization did Mongol rulers in the Yuan dynasty adopt? |
The use of traditional Confucian rituals |
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What role did Mongol women play in the administration of the Mongol Empire? |
They advised on government policies and court decisions |
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The most difficult and protracted of the Mongols’ many conquests was in |
China |
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What happened to the Mongols in Persia and the 14th century? |
The Mongols assimilated into Persian lands |
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Mongol rule in Russia facilitated the rise to power of which city? |
Moscow |
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Why was promoting international commerce important to the Mongols? |
They wanted to extract wealth from civilizations by taxing trade |
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Which of the following is an example of the types of exchanges facilitated by Mongol rule over much of Eurasia? |
The sharing of intelligence information between Persia and China |
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Which of the following was a feature of Mongol rule? |
Tolerance of all religions |
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Which of the following is a reason Western Europe wasn’t conquered by Mongols? |
Western Europe lacked adequate pasture for Mongol herds |
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Which of the following is an example of ideas and techniques exchanged within the Eurasian network facilitated by Mongol rule? |
The transmission of the Chinese practice of acupuncture to the Middle East |
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The Mongol Empire played a significant role in world history because it |
Brought together nomadic peoples of inner Eurasia and the agricultural civilizations of outer Eurasia |
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In what way were Europeans in the 16th century similar to the Mongols in 13th century? |
Both were on the periphery of the major established civilizations |
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As a corrective to past views of pastoral peoples, recent interpretations of their role in world history have drawn attention to their |
Development of cultures centered on horses, camels, or cattle |
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