East Asia & Byzantine Empire Review

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Which leader is most closely associated with the Mongol Empire?

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Genghis Khan

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Who was Marco Polo?

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An Italian merchant and explorer who traveled to Mongol controlled China.

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What is the Buddhist belief of nirvana?

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Goal of Buddhism; state of enlightened peace and happiness

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What was Confucianism?

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An ancient Chinese social and political philosophy (way of thinking)

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Who was Kublai Khan?

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Genghis Khan's grandson who conquered China

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Which of the following was NOT invented during the Song Dynasty? Movable type printing, Compass, Fireworks

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Steam Engine

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How did Buddhism spread throughout China?

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Traders and missionaries spread information along the Silk Road

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Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mongol Empire?

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1

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In the Song Dynasty, new irrigation systems and farm improvements led to food surpluses.

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True

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Because of Marco Polo's explorations and the Mongol conquests, what was a significant outcome? Options: Confucianism spread to Western Europe, Buddhism became an unpopular religion in East Asia, Technology such as fireworks/gunpowder spread to Western Europe, Trade across the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe stopped.

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Technology such as fireworks/gunpowder spread to Western Europe