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5393765887The nomadic world of the Mongols was not what?Buddhist based0
5393765888The nomadic world of the Mongos did not include what?Non-moveable shelters1
5393765889Chinggis Khan was born as?Temujin2
5393765890Chinggis Khan became khagan in what year?12063
5393765891What wasn't a weapon used by the Mongols?Rifles4
5393765892Chinggis Khan directed the fighting spirit of his Mongol people toward what?Conquest5
5393765893One of the unique features of Chinggis Khan is that he could be what toward brave foes?Generous6
5393765894The Mongols used weapons from who?conquered groups7
5393765895Chinggis Khan's greatest pleasure was?making war8
5393765896What wasn't a siege weapon used by the Mongols?steel swords9
5393765897The Mongols wanted the diverse people under their control to what?Live in peace10
5393765898The Mongol capital at Karakorum didn't have visits from who?Byzantine priests11
5393765899The successor to Chinggis Khan was who?Ogedei12
5393765900The "people from hell" were the?Tartars13
5393765901The Golden Horde's main goal was to what?Conquer western Europe14
5393765902The Golden Horde was the only group in history to do what?Win a winter campaign in Russia15
5393765903Alexander Nevskii was the prince of which city?Novgorod16
5393765904Which city collected tribute for the Mongols?Moscow17
5393765905What was a turning point in Russian history?The Battle of Kulikova18
5393765906Russia's isolation from western Christian lands protected it from what?Invasion from Europe19
5393765907The mythical Christian ruler to the east of the Middle East was who?Prestor John20
5393765908In 1258, what city did Hulegu capture and destroy?Baghdad21
5393765909In the Middle East, what was devastated by the Mongol attacks?Trade centers22
5393765910What group eventually defeated the Mongols in the Middle East?The Mamluks23
5393765911What Mongol leader ruled China?Kubilai Khan24
5393765912What dynasty did Kubilai Khan set up?Yuan25
5393765913What were Chinese scholars forbidden to do?Learn Mongol script26
5393765914What long standing Chinese practice did the Mongols not embrace?The civil service exam27
5393765915What wasn't a group that Kubilai Khan brought into ChinaGuilds28
5393765916What did Persian astronomers do?corrected the Chinese calender29
5393765917The Mongols in China eventually saw their aura of invincibility tarnished. What group wasn't one of the 3 groups of peoples the Mongols lost to?Koreans30
5393765918What Italian traveler spent 17 years as an advisory to Kubilai Khan's court?Marco Polo31
5393765919Is this statement true or false? The Mongol armies incorporated the technological capability to make use of gunpowder and cannons.True32
5393765920Chinggis Khan was converted by Buddhist monks from China to the "Pure Lands" Buddhist interpretation. True or False?False33
5393765921The Mongol invasion of the Islamic heartland resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman Turls, paving the way for the creation of the Seljuk Empire. True or False?False34
5393765922The Mongol conquest of Song China was so difficult that it required more than 35 years to accomplish. True or False?True35
5393765923The more rapid recovery of the sedentary agricultural civilizations from the ravages of the Black Death is one of the most important reasons for the subsequent eclipse of nomadic cultures. True or False?True36
5393765924Chinggis Khan was commander of the Mongol forces responsible for the conquest of China and the founder of the Yuan dynasty. True or False?False37
5393765925Though the empire was divided after Chinggis Khan's death in 1227, the four khanates that emerged in the struggles for succession ruled most of Asia. True or False?True38
5393765926The supreme ruler of the Mongol tribes was chosen by automatic, patrilineal succession. True or False?False39
5393765927Chinggis Khan refused to live in the cities of conquered peoples and built a new capital at Karakorum on the steppes. True or False?True40
5393765928Kubilai, the third son of Chinggis Khan, was elected Grand Khan of the Mongols after his father's death. True or False?False41
5393765929Foot BindingMale imposed practice to mutilate women's feet in order to reduce size *pain +restricted movement42
5393765930Grand CanalGreat canal system begun by Yangdi; joined Yellow River region to the Yangtze basin43
5393765931sinficationThe assimilation or spread of Chinese culture44
5393765932WendiEmperor Wendi, first emperor of Sui Dynasty (581-604)45
5393765933Empress WuOnly female emperor in Chinese history who actually ruled the whole country (half century) Tang Dynasty (624-705)46
5393765934ChanganCapital of Tang Dynasty; population of 2,000,000 larger than any contemporary world city47
5393765935Chan BuddhismCalled Zen en Japan; stressed meditation and artistic beauty among the masses48
5393765936Jin Kingdom265-316 AD last kingdom of three kingdoms period49
5393765937Bi Sheng11th century artisan; devised technique of printing with movable type; made china most contemporary literate csivilization50
5393765938Huangzhoucapital of later song; location hear East China sea permitted international commerce; population over 1,500.00051
5393765939Jinshititle given to students who passed the most difficult examinations; became eligible for high office52
5393765940Jurchensfounders of Qin Kingdom that succeeded the Liao in northern china; annexed most of yellow River basin and forced song to flee south53
5393765941JunksChinese ships equipped with water-tight bulk heads, stern-post rudders, compasses, and bamboo fenders; dominant force en Asian seas east of the Malayan Penisula54
5393765942Tangut tribesPeople related to the Tibetans that liced in the modern regions of Quinghai and Gansu 6th- 14th century55
5393765943Wang AnshiChinese economist, statesman, chancellor and poet of the song Dynasty *attempted controversial, major socioeconomic reforms56
5393765944WuzongEmperor of Tang Dynasty 840-84657
5393765945XuanzongEmperor of Tang Dynasty (7th) ( 712-756 )58
5393765946Yang GuifeiWoman from harem of another prince *Xuanzorg falls in love with her ill-fated relation59
5393765947Yangd2nd sui ruler; restored Confucian examination system; constructed canal system60
5393765948Zhao KuangyinFounding emperor of imperial China's song Dynasty 960-976 AD61
5393765949Zhu XiSong dynasty Confucian scholar who was the leading figure of the school of princsiple62
5393765950Khitan nomadsFounded Liao Dynasty of Manchuria in 907; remained a threat to song; very much influenced by Chinese culture63
5393765951Li BoMost famous poet of Tangera; blended images of the mundane world with philosophical musings64
5393765952Li YuanDuke of Tang; minister for Yangdi; took over empire after assassination of Yangdi 1st. Tang ruler65
5393765953Liao Dynasty(907-1125) Dynasty formed by Qidan tribe (ancient, minority tribe in northern china)66
5393765954Mahayana (pure land) Buddhismemphasized Salvationist aspects of Chinese Buddhism; popular among the masses67
5393765955Ministry of Public RitesAdministered the examinations for state office during Tang Dynasty68
5393765956Neo-ConfuciansVigorous revival of Confucianism in the Song Dynasty69
5393765957Period of the five DynastiesBetween fall of Tang Dynasty and founding of Song Dynasty "Ten Kingdoms" 907-960AD -Liang, Tang, Jin, Han, Zhou70
5393765958Southern Song(1127-1279) set up by Zhao Gou, son of the last emperor of Northern Song71
5393765959Xi Xia?72
5393765960Where did they live?They lived in the Andes mountains (Cuzo). The Andes were 20,000 miles high73
5393765961What was something they did to help them grow crops? (Describe it)They used a techique called terace. It was when they would cut land that was bumpy to make it flat. It helped plans grow because it was all the same level.74
5393765962How was the history passed down?They had no writing system so the oral system is very strong.75
5393765963Who is Inti?Inti is a son God. It is believed that everyone is a descendent from him.76
5393765964What is the legend on why the Incas live where they do?Inti gave someone a gold staff. He said to put it in the ground and where it sinks easily is where they should live.77
5393765965Who is Viracocha?Viracocha is a God who assisted in creating the sun, the moon, and the Earth.78
5393765966Did the Incas have wheels?The Incas did NOT have wheels79
5393765967What is a village?It is when 10 families live together80
5393765968What language did they speak?They spoke Quenchea81
5393765969What was he architecture like?They did not have special tools so they had to make every piece fit perfectly. Some buildings are still standingtoday.82
5393765970How did they travel?They had roads on mountains, jungles, and even floating bridges. Their roads were 15,000 miles long.83
5393765971What is a Sapa Inca?It is like a ruler, but there were many Sapa Incas.When ever they were in public, others would bow their head to them.84
5393765972Who are the two greatest Sapa Incas?Panchacuti and Huayana Capac were 2 very good Sapa Incas.85
5393765973What was Panchacuti like?He liked diplomacy rather than fighting. He would first ask if they would join them. If they do, they can keepm some f86
5393765974Where were the Aztec located?modern day Mexico-city87
5393765975What kind of practices did the Aztec do?Human sacrifices, were shunned by other people88
5393765976How did the Aztecs gain power?They served as mercenaries (armed conflict)89
5393765977Which city did the Aztecs establish?They established Tenochtitlan (1350 CE)90
5393765978Did the Aztecs have a writing system?They had hieroglyphs but no written literature91
5393765979What was the political structure of the Aztecs?1. Monarch 2. Confederation of localities 3. Tribute 4. Calpulli (kinship groups)92
5393765980Who was the deity of war?Huitzilopochtli93
5393765981Who is one of the most important gods?Quetzalcoatl - creator of mankind (feathered serpent)94
5393765982How did the Aztecs decline?The Spaniards defeated the Aztecs in 152195

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