Ch. 18

Question 1

Describe the environment of Central Asia.

Answer 1

arid lands, not enough rain

Question 2

What are Yurts?

Answer 2

large tents made from wool

Question 3

What were the characteristics of noble classes in nomadic societies?

Answer 3

little governing, during times of war they wieded absolute authority

Question 4

What religion did the majority of Turks convert to?

Answer 4

Islam

Question 5

What was the political power of the Khans based on?

Answer 5

military

Question 6

What was nomadic military power based on?

Answer 6

Cavalry forces

Question 7

How did Chinggis Khan strengthen the Mongol rule in China?

Answer 7

Khan broke up tribes and forced men to join new military units with no tribal conflicts. 100k to 125k

Question 8

What were the effects of Mongol rule on trade?

Answer 8

In China, for example, the Mongols increased the amount of paper money in circulation and guaranteed the value of that paper money in precious metals. They also built many roads though this was only partly to promote trade — these roads were mainly used to facilitate the Mongols’ rule over China.

Question 9

In what ways did the Mongols bring greater integration of the Eurasian peoples?

Answer 9

the dominance of the Mongols helped bring about trade and cultural integration in Eurasia.

Question 10

What dynasty did the Mongols create in China?

Answer 10

Yuan Dynasty