Interaction and Diffusion

How did technological achievements affect the dynasties?

• economic growth and cultural advancement

• They were used to defeat other nations

• They increased contact with other nations

• They led to equality for all

What two products dominated trade in the African Sahara?

• gold

• iron

• coal

• salt

Who was Genghis Khan?

• founder of the Mongol Empire

• last leader of the Song dynasty

• famous king of Mali

• founder of Islam

What was the purpose of the civil service exams?

• To make sure that only the elite had power

• To limit the number of people in government jobs

• To recruit the most talented men for government jobs

• To educate citizens

What do the Silk Road and West African trade routes have in common?

• They are both mainly transporting ivory and wool

• They were improved with concrete

• They both used the same form of currency

• They both experience / contribute to cultural diffusion

What was the Pax Mongolica?

• the writings of Marco Polo

• period of peace during the 1200's and 1300's

• wars over the holy land

• the name of Genghis Khan's dynasty

What impact did the Pax Mongolica have?

• trade between continents halted

• a world war broke out

• China was cut off from other territories

• trade increased between Europe and Asia

Who was Mansa Musa and what impact did he have as the ruler of Mali?

• 1. He reclaimed the holy land from the Christians

• Brought fame to Mali as a center of learning for the Muslim community

• He contributed to the rise of Arab nationalism

• He made Christianity the official religion

What purpose did the Grand Canal serve?

• They were able to mobilize troops faster against northern invaders

• Provided an alternate trade and travel route between North and South China

• It provided protection from attacks in the West

• It was used mainly to ship cotton

By 1300 AD, how much territory did the Mongol Empire control?

• just China

• China and Persia

• a large portion of Asia

• North Africa and some of Asia