The Mongol Empire

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Where is Mongolia in relation to China?

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north of China

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What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

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Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained.

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Who was the fiercest Mongol leader? Options: Empress Wu, Genghis Khan, Confucius, Marco Polo

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Genghis Khan

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Besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, & Europe, what other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years? Options: northern coast of Africa, Japan, England, Russia

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Russia

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Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road. This characterizes

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Results of Pax Mongolica

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What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire? Options: Leadership of Genghis Khan, Warrior mentality, Excellent horsemanship, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule? Options: Trade along the Silk Road increased., Islam's influence expanded into China., The four khanates rejoined to form one empire., Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.

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Trade along the Silk Road increased.

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What effect did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?

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The Mongols made it safer, increasing trade.

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What led to the overthrow of the Mongols? Options: a partnership with Japanese allies, growing opposition to the rule of foreigners, fear of a isolated society, dislike of the rule of Genghis Khan

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growing opposition to the rule of foreigners

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Why did the Mongols terrorize people?

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To spread fear, thus making them more likely to surrender without a fight.