Flashcard on Chinese and Mongol History

Front

Which dynasty is known for significant advancements in China, including the development of gunpowder and block printing?

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Tang Dynasty

Front

What invention, crucial for navigation, was developed during the Tang and Song dynasties?

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Compass

Front

Which material, highly prized for its beauty and durability, was a major export of China along the Silk Road?

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Porcelain

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Service Exams in ancient China?

Back

To choose government officials

Front

Which trade route was essential for cultural diffusion and trade between the East and West?

Back

The Silk Road

Front

Who was the famous leader of the Mongols known for his conquests across Asia and Europe?

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Genghis Khan

Front

What term describes the period of peace and stability established by the Mongol Empire across Eurasia?

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Pax Mongolica

Front

Which innovation during the Tang and Song dynasties revolutionized the production of books?

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Block Printing

Front

What was a major intellectual achievement during the Tang and Song dynasties?

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Advances in mathematics and astronomy

Front

Which animal was crucial for trade across the deserts on the Silk Road?

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Camels