The World Before 1500 Unit 2 Part 2

According to the Mandate of Heaven, when was it allowed to overthrow an emperor?

• They could never overthrow the emperor and disobey the Gods

• When he ruled badly and natural disasters, or other problems, began to happen

• When he decided to start a war

• When citizens wanted a change, and thought they should have a revolution

All of these were technologies developed during the Tang & Song dynasties in China EXCEPT:

• Printing press

• Gunpowder

• Compass

• Wheeled vehicles

If you wanted a government job during the Song dynasty, what did you need to study first?

• The engineering of roads

• The laws of other nations

• The teachings of Confucius

• The languages of Europeans, such as Latin & Greek

Gender Roles began to change during the Tang and Song dynasty as women

• Could work outside the home as men took care of the house and children

• Could work a government job

• Protested over the lack of political rights and economic opportunities

• Began the practice of footbinding

Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road during 300-1500?

• Europe & South America

• Asia & Africa

• Central America & Africa

• Asia & Europe

The greatest advantage of the Mongol army was their

• Warrior’s skills in horseback riding & siege tactics

• Large number of soldiers

• Oath of loyalty all soldiers had to say to the Great Khan

• Ability to negotiate peace treaties with the enemy

Most of which continent were the Mongols able to conquer and rule?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

How did the rulers of Ghana & Mali make money from the trade routes that met in their empire?

• By ambushing merchants and stealing their goods

• By bribing merchants for a percentage of their profits

• By collecting a tax on all goods entering or leaving the empires

• By allowing trade on only certain days of the week

Which factor contributed the most to Ghana gaining and keeping power?

• Natural resources, such as ivory and oil

• Water routes and many navigable rivers

• Mandatory education system for all children

• Central location on trade routes

The trans-Saharan trade was dominated by what two products?

• Copper and silk

• Gold and salt

• Salt and leather

• Diamonds and iron ore