POP Quiz 10.28.24

Which historical event is best described by this table?

• The invasion of Dar al-Islam by nomadic tribes under a central leadership.

• The spread of the bubonic plague to the Islamic world.

• Attacks by crusading knights of Medieval Europe.

• War between conflicting Islamic sects over territory.

Based on the table, what was an effect of Mongol invasion?

• Most cities were occupied by the invading forces who elimated important aspects of Islamic culture.

• Cities were rendered un-inhabitable after large percentages of the population were killed,

• Most cities were left damaged as invaders sought to only steal precious metals and other valuable goods.

• Cities became important hubs for the Mongol governed Silk Road, expanding trade to North Africa.

According to the table, most cities that were destroyed by Mongols...

• surrended without putting up a fight.

• put up restistance and refused to surrender initially to the Mongol hordes.

• were occupied by large amounts of Islamic scholars.

• were somehow connected to the Song Chinese.

Which of the following contributed to the Chinese government’s decision to reduce trade in the early fifteenth century and rebuild the Great Wall?

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  Lack of sufficient Chinese goods for trade.

• Government concern with border security.

• The destruction of the Chinese fleet by typhoons.

• Fear of the spread of the plague to China.

In addition to the constant building of the Great Wall, what other constructions drained national funds from the Ming Dynasty?

• Expansion of the Grand Canal.

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  The building of a fortified palace for the ruling royal family.

• Cultivation of new drought resistant rice varieties.

• The creation of new gunpowder weapons.

Which answer best describes the psychological reasoning Ming Leaders persistantly sought to enclose their territories?

• Agoraphobia as many sought to avoid situations where they might feel trapped, embarrassed, or helpless.

• Xenophobia, as many became fearful of outsiders or the presence of foriegners.

• Claustrophobic, as many became uncomfortable with tight spaces.

• Arachnophobia, as many began to fear pests especially spiders who teh Chinese believed brought disease.

Which of the following was an important continuity from the Song Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty?

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  The ongoing assimilation of Mongol cultural traditions by the imperial elite.

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  The use of the examination system and other Confucian bureaucratic practices.

• Maintenance of the Silk Roads to promote cultural exchanges with the Middle East.

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  Financial support for maritime expeditions similar to those led by Zheng He

The fortified entrance depicted in the painting most likely represents what actual location built during the Ming Dynasty?

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  The Forbidden City

• The second House of Wisdom.

• The establishment of Hongs.

• The Summer Palace

What claim could most likely be supported by this painting?

• Ming authorities reinstituted Chinese traditions and culture through the use of military authority.

• The Chinese held free elections to determine what the people wanted in regards to culture and traditions.

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  The Ming requested the people openly accept the return of Chinese Confucian beliefs without force.

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  The Ming were optimistic they would never be invaded again by the retreating Mongols.

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