Ottoman and Mongol History Flashcard

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What did Mehmed II name the new Ottoman capital? Options: Ankara, Adrianople, Istanbul, Bosporus

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Istanbul

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Which of the following were essential in shaping the Mongols’ culture, character, and identity? silks, dragons, horses, cottons

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horses

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What building project, commissioned by Yongle, was said to be in perfect harmony with the world?

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the Forbidden City

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Kublai Khan? Kublai founded the Yuan dynasty. Kublai defeated China’s Song dynasty. Kublai was the first foreigner to rule a united China. Kublai did not allow international trade on the Silk Roads.

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Kublai did not allow international trade on the Silk Roads.

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What was the relationship between Kublai Khan and Venetian trader Marco Polo?

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Marco Polo was employed by Kublai Khan.

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What structure was strengthened and extended during the Ming dynasty?

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the Great Wall

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Which of the following is an example of how Muslim artists were influenced by China and India?

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Human figures began to appear in Muslim creations.

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Which of the following is a true statement about Temujin? Temujin encouraged his soldiers to stay loyal to their individual tribes., Temujin became ruler of his tribe when his chieftain father was poisoned., Temujin died at the age of 21 while attempting to conquer southern Russia., Temujin was given the title Genghis Khan, or “universal ruler,” by Mongol chieftains.

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Temujin was given the title Genghis Khan, or “universal ruler,” by Mongol chieftains.

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Why did Zhengtong stop Chinese sea voyages?

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He believed the Chinese had nothing to learn from foreigners.

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What was a ghazi?

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a warrior for Islam