Question 1

The Russian prince who advocated cooperation with the Mongols to avoid destructive assimilation was
A)Alexander Nevskii.
B)Dmitri Donskoi.
C)Ivan III.
D)Vladimir the Viking.
E)Grigorii Preobrazhenskii.

Accepted Answer

Alexander Nevskii is known for his policy of cooperation with the Mongols, which he believed would protect his principality and the Russian territories from destruction. This approach allowed him to maintain a degree of autonomy under Mongol rule and avoid the worst of their military incursions.

Question 2

Benefits of Mongol rule in the Yuan Empire included all of the following EXCEPT
A)secure trade routes.
B)transition to tax farming instead of fixed rate method.
C)exchange of technical expertise between the East and West.
D)transmission of knowledge and skills.
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The transition to tax farming was not a benefit; it often led to corruption and exploitation, unlike the other options which were positive outcomes of Mongol rule.

Question 3

In 1453, the Ottomans led by Sultan Mehmet II captured which important Christian city of the Byzantine Empire?
A)Kiev
B)Vienna
C)Paris
D)Budapest
E)Constantinople

Accepted Answer

In 1453, the Ottomans, led by Sultan Mehmet II, captured Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and a significant moment in world history, as it effectively shifted the balance of power in the region and marked the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major world power.

Question 4

The emperor Yongle improved the imperial complex built by the Mongols, called the
A)Imperial House.
B)Forbidden City.
C)Heavenly Gates.
D)Dragon's Court.
E)Red Square.

Accepted Answer

The emperor Yongle improved and expanded the imperial complex known as the Forbidden City in Beijing, which was initially established by the Mongols.

Question 5

The significant scientific discoveries of Islamic scholars were translated by
A)Arabic scholars.
B)Byzantine monks into Greek.
C)Christian scholars in Spain.
D)Indian scholars in Delhi.
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The significant scientific discoveries of Islamic scholars were translated by Arabic scholars, Byzantine monks into Greek, Christian scholars in Spain, and Indian scholars in Delhi.

Question 6

Mongol rulers in China were increasingly influenced by the idea of a universal rulership model by religious leaders called lamas from
A)Tibet.
B)Korea.
C)Vietnam.
D)India.
E)Japan.

Accepted Answer

The Mongol rulers in China, particularly during the Yuan dynasty established by Kublai Khan, were significantly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism and its religious leaders, known as lamas. This influence is evident in the patronage and promotion of Tibetan Buddhism by the Mongol elite, reflecting the idea of a universal rulership model.

Question 7

Who overthrew the Yuan Empire in 1368?
A)Huang Dao Po
B)Zhu Yuanzhang
C)Kubilai Khan
D)Ajall Shams al-Din
E)None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

Zhu Yuanzhang, also known as the Hongwu Emperor, was the founder of the Ming Dynasty, which overthrew the Yuan Dynasty in 1368.

Question 8

A significant transmission and sharing of scientific knowledge originating in the Middle East and reaching Europe and India was found in the form of
A)formulas for alchemical processes.
B)Uigher calendar calculations.
C)eclipse predictions and tables.
D)networked astronomical observatories.
E)a centralized library of shared knowledge at Tabriz.

Accepted Answer

Eclipse predictions and tables were a significant form of scientific knowledge that was transmitted from the Middle East to Europe and India, showcasing the advanced astronomical understanding of the region.

Question 9

One effect of the rise of cities in Yuan China was
A)the increasing influence of Mandarin.
B)the rise of a class of educated holy men.
C)the decline of the prestige of the warrior class.
D)improved nutrition of the urban population.
E)an interest in trade for the first time in China.

Accepted Answer

The rise of cities in Yuan China led to the increasing influence of Mandarin, as it became the lingua franca of the urban population.

Question 10

In the Yuan Empire, the Mongols were the warriors, and the Central Asians and the Middle Easterners were the census takers and the
A)tax collectors.
B)farmers.
C)priests.
D)commanders.
E)rulers.

Accepted Answer

In the Yuan Empire, the Mongols utilized the administrative skills of Central Asians and Middle Easterners for roles such as census taking and tax collection, leveraging their expertise to manage the empire's vast territories and diverse populations efficiently.

Question 11

The term "tsar" was of origina.
A)Latin
B)Mongol
C)Chinese
D)Byzantine
E)Russian

Accepted Answer

The term "tsar" is derived from the Latin word "Caesar," which was used in the Byzantine Empire to denote a ruler. It was adopted into the Russian language to refer to their own sovereigns.

Question 12

Mongol armies often consisted of
A)a multinational force with Mongol commanders.
B)ethnic Mongols only.
C)both male and female soldiers.
D)Chinese mercenaries.
E)Uighurs only.

Accepted Answer

Mongol armies were known for their multinational composition, often incorporating soldiers from conquered territories while being led by Mongol commanders. This strategy helped them manage vast territories and diverse populations.

Question 13

Stephen Dushan took advantage of weakening Byzantine influence and proclaimed himself tsar of
A)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Slavs.
B)the Greeks, Byzantines, Bulgarians, and Sicilians.
C)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Macedonians.
D)the Macedonians, Albanians, Slavs, and Serbs.
E)the Serbs, Greeks, Bulgarians, and Albanians.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stephen Dushan took advantage of weakening Byzantine...

Question 14

Which khan established the Yuan Empire?
A)Chinggis
B)Khubilai
C)Timur
D)Ogodei
E)Sayyid

Accepted Answer

Khubilai Khan, the grandson of Chinggis Khan, established the Yuan Empire in China in 1271.

Question 15

Because Mongols controlled access to the Silk Road after the overthrow of the Yuan, the emperor Yongle put an emphasis on
A)maritime trade connecting with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
B)overland trade through India and Arabia.
C)trade through Buddhist monasteries.
D)trans-Pacific exploration.
E)none of these; trade decreased because people could not afford to travel by Silk Road and pay Mongol tariffs.

Accepted Answer

After the Mongols controlled access to the Silk Road, Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty sought alternative routes for trade and diplomacy, leading to an emphasis on maritime trade. This initiative aimed to establish direct trade links with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, bypassing the overland routes controlled by the Mongols. This strategy led to the famous voyages of Zheng He, which expanded Chinese influence and trade networks throughout the region.

Question 16

Which group held the lowest social rank in Yuan China?
A)Southern Chinese
B)Northern Chinese
C)Middle Easterners
D)Central Asians
E)Mongols

Accepted Answer

Southern Chinese were considered to be at the lowest social rank in Yuan China, as the Mongol rulers established a social hierarchy that placed Mongols at the top, followed by other ethnic groups, with the Southern Chinese at the bottom.

Question 17

Which of the following was not part of what some scholars have termed the "Southwest Silk Road"?
A)Tibet
B)Burma
C)Japan
D)Vietnam
E)China

Accepted Answer

The "Southwest Silk Road" refers to a network of trade routes that historically connected China with Southeast Asia, including regions like Tibet, Burma (Myanmar), and Vietnam, but not Japan. Japan was not directly connected to this network, which primarily facilitated trade between China and its southwestern neighbors.

Question 18

Which of the following was not a khanate in the area of the former Soviet Union?
A)Golden Horde
B)White Horde
C)Crimean
D)None of these are correct.
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (Golden Horde, White Horde, Crimean) were indeed khanates that existed in the region of the former Soviet Union.

Question 19

Which of the following is an aspect of Mongol rule that created hardship and a sharp population decrease in China?
A)migration and flooding of the Yellow River
B)warfare
C)bubonic plague
D)female infanticide
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors contributed to hardship and population decrease in China during Mongol rule. Warfare led to loss of life and destruction, the bubonic plague (part of the Black Death) caused widespread death, migration and flooding disrupted agricultural production and living conditions, and female infanticide, though not unique to this period, also contributed to population decline.

Question 20

To demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols, the Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu,
A)severed relations with the Middle East and Central Asia.
B)built the Great Wall of China and deported all Mongols.
C)changed the official language from Mongolian to Chinese.
D)marched all the Mongols to the Korean border.
E)formed close ties with the Manchu instead.

Accepted Answer

The Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu, severed relations with the Middle East and Central Asia as part of their efforts to reject Mongol influence and re-establish Chinese dominance.

Quiz 13: Mongol Eurasia and Its Aftermath

The Russian prince who advocated cooperation with the Mongols to avoid destructive assimilation was

Benefits of Mongol rule in the Yuan Empire included all of the following EXCEPT

In 1453, the Ottomans led by Sultan Mehmet II captured which important Christian city of the Byzantine Empire?

The emperor Yongle improved the imperial complex built by the Mongols, called the

The significant scientific discoveries of Islamic scholars were translated by

Mongol rulers in China were increasingly influenced by the idea of a universal rulership model by religious leaders called lamas from

Who overthrew the Yuan Empire in 1368?

A significant transmission and sharing of scientific knowledge originating in the Middle East and reaching Europe and India was found in the form of

One effect of the rise of cities in Yuan China was

In the Yuan Empire, the Mongols were the warriors, and the Central Asians and the Middle Easterners were the census takers and the

The term "tsar" was of origina.

Mongol armies often consisted of

Stephen Dushan took advantage of weakening Byzantine influence and proclaimed himself tsar of

Which khan established the Yuan Empire?

Because Mongols controlled access to the Silk Road after the overthrow of the Yuan, the emperor Yongle put an emphasis on

Which group held the lowest social rank in Yuan China?

Which of the following was not part of what some scholars have termed the "Southwest Silk Road"?

Which of the following was not a khanate in the area of the former Soviet Union?

Which of the following is an aspect of Mongol rule that created hardship and a sharp population decrease in China?

To demonstrate their rejection of the Mongols, the Ming emperors, starting with Hongwu,