Unit 3 Trade Networks & Civilization

Which empire was founded by Genghis Khan in the 13th century?

• Mongol empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Ming Dynasty
• Roman Empire

Which empire controlled much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa in the 15th-16th centuries?

• The Ottoman Empire
• Mongol Empire
• Ming Dynasty
• Persian Empire

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to:

• Attract tourists
• Improve trade routes
• Defend against nomadic invasions
• Separate different Chinese kingdoms

Which dynasty is associated with the major construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

The documentary "Poverty, Inc." primarily criticizes:

• Local businesses in developing countries

• The foreign aid and NGO industry

• Government corruption in poor nations

• Lack of education in impoverished areas

What was a significant contribution of the Mongol Empire to world history?

• The invention of gunpowder
• The establishment of the Silk Road trade network
• The construction of the Taj Mahal
• The development of the printing press

Which were major achievements of the Ming Dynasty (select all that apply):

• Construction of the Forbidden City

• Establishment of powerful ships

• Development of porcelain production

• Invention of the compass

According to "Poverty, Inc.," what is an unintended consequence of foreign aid?

• Immediate elimination of poverty

• Rapid growth of factories

• Dependency on aid and harm to local markets

• Increased literacy rates

How did the Ottoman Empire's role as a bridge between East and West impact world history?

• It led to the isolation of European and Asian cultures from each other

• It facilitated cultural exchange, trade, and the spread of ideas

• It resulted in the complete dominance of Eastern culture

• It caused a prolonged period of global conflict

What was the long-term impact of the Ming Dynasty's isolationist policies?

• It led to rapid technological advancements, surpassing Western powers

• It resulted in increased cultural exchange with neighboring civilizations

• It contributed to China's eventual technological lag behind Western nations

• It strengthened China's economy by focusing solely on internal trade