Chapter 18: Mongols and Chinese Isolation

Question 1

The Mongols were nomadic people from the __________.

Answer 1

Steppe

Question 2

Genghis Khan was originally named __________.

Answer 2

Temujin

Question 3

Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes in the year __________.

Answer 3

1206

Question 4

The grandson of Genghis Khan who ruled China was __________.

Answer 4

Kublai Khan

Question 5

Kublai Khan founded the __________ Dynasty in China.

Answer 5

Yuan

Question 6

The Mongols created a peaceful period called the __________.

Answer 6

Pax Mongolica

Question 7

The capital of the Yuan Dynasty was __________.

Answer 7

Beijing

Question 8

Marco Polo came from the city of __________.

Answer 8

Venice

Question 9

Marco Polo visited China during the reign of __________.

Answer 9

Kublai Khan

Question 10

The Ming Dynasty was founded by __________.

Answer 10

Zhu Yuanzhang

Question 11

The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty took the name __________.

Answer 11

Hongwu

Question 12

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from __________ to __________.

Answer 12

1368 to 1644

Question 13

The __________ City was the emperor’s palace in Beijing.

Answer 13

Forbidden

Question 14

Zheng He was a famous __________ during the Ming Dynasty.

Answer 14

admiral

Question 15

Zheng He led __________ major voyages around Asia and Africa.

Answer 15

seven

Question 16

Ming rulers stopped Zheng He’s voyages in the year __________.

Answer 16

1433

Question 17

China adopted a policy of __________ to avoid foreign influence.

Answer 17

isolation

Question 18

The __________ Dynasty replaced the Ming Dynasty in 1644.

Answer 18

Qing

Question 19

The Mongol Empire encouraged trade along the __________ Road.

Answer 19

Silk

Question 20

The Ming Dynasty rebuilt the __________ Wall to protect China.

Answer 20

Great

Question 21

Paper money was encouraged during the __________ Dynasty.

Answer 21

Yuan

Question 22

Chinese officials were chosen using the __________ exam system.

Answer 22

civil service

Question 23

The explorer who wrote about his travels in China was __________.

Answer 23

Marco Polo

Question 24

Kublai Khan allowed people to keep their __________ and customs.

Answer 24

religions

Question 25

Ming isolation caused China to fall behind in __________ and exploration.

Answer 25

technology

Question 26

1. What region did the Mongols originate from? A. Himalayas B. Steppe C. Sahara D. Gobi

Answer 26

B – The Mongols lived in the Steppe, a vast grassland in Central Asia.

Question 27

2. What was Genghis Khan’s birth name? A. Kublai B. Temujin C. Zheng D. Yuanzhang

Answer 27

B – Temujin was Genghis Khan’s birth name.

Question 28

3. What year did Genghis Khan unite the Mongols? A. 1000 B. 1206 C. 1350 D. 1450

Answer 28

B – In 1206, he united the Mongol tribes under his rule.

Question 29

4. Who completed the conquest of China and ruled as emperor? A. Genghis Khan B. Zhu Yuanzhang C. Kublai Khan D. Marco Polo

Answer 29

C – Kublai Khan conquered China and began the Yuan Dynasty.

Question 30

5. What dynasty did Kublai Khan establish? A. Ming B. Qing C. Yuan D. Tang

Answer 30

C – The Yuan Dynasty was founded by Kublai Khan.

Question 31

6. What is the Pax Mongolica known for? A. War B. Isolation C. Peace and trade D. Invention

Answer 31

C – Pax Mongolica was a time of peace and safe trade routes.

Question 32

7. Who visited Kublai Khan’s court from Europe? A. Vasco da Gama B. Ferdinand Magellan C. Marco Polo D. Christopher Columbus

Answer 32

C – Marco Polo visited China and worked under Kublai Khan.

Question 33

8. Which dynasty was created after the fall of the Mongols? A. Yuan B. Qing C. Han D. Ming

Answer 33

D – The Ming Dynasty replaced the Mongol Yuan Dynasty.

Question 34

9. Who led the famous Ming naval voyages? A. Genghis Khan B. Zheng He C. Temujin D. Kublai Khan

Answer 34

B – Zheng He led great voyages during the Ming Dynasty.

Question 35

10. How many voyages did Zheng He lead? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

Answer 35

C – Zheng He led a total of seven major voyages.

Question 36

11. Why did the Ming end the voyages? A. Lack of interest B. High cost and threats C. Bad weather D. Zheng He retired

Answer 36

B – The voyages were costly and distracted from border defense.

Question 37

12. What did isolation prevent China from gaining? A. Rice B. Tea C. New ideas and technology D. Gold

Answer 37

C – Isolation cut off China from global advancements.

Question 38

13. What dynasty followed the Ming? A. Song B. Han C. Qing D. Tang

Answer 38

C – The Qing Dynasty followed the Ming Dynasty in 1644.

Question 39

14. What city became the capital under the Yuan and Ming? A. Shanghai B. Xi’an C. Beijing D. Nanjing

Answer 39

C – Beijing became the capital under Yuan and Ming rule.

Question 40

15. What was the purpose of the Forbidden City? A. Trade B. Farming C. Imperial palace D. School

Answer 40

C – The Forbidden City was the emperor’s palace.

Question 41

16. What was used to choose officials in Ming China? A. Family ties B. Wealth C. Civil service exam D. Military skill

Answer 41

C – Civil service exams were used to select officials.

Question 42

17. What did Marco Polo’s book do for Europe? A. Started a war B. Sparked interest in China C. Made new laws D. Banned travel

Answer 42

B – His book inspired European interest in China.

Question 43

18. What was a major reason for Ming isolation? A. Drought B. Earthquakes C. Fear of foreign influence D. Need for land

Answer 43

C – The Ming feared losing control to foreign ideas.

Question 44

19. What did the Mongols build to send messages quickly? A. Schools B. Pony express C. Relay stations D. Highways

Answer 44

C – Relay stations were part of the Mongol communication network.

Question 45

20. Which Chinese structure was improved by the Ming? A. Forbidden City B. Great Wall C. Grand Canal D. Terracotta Army

Answer 45

B – The Great Wall was expanded under the Ming.

Question 46

21. What did the Yuan Dynasty promote in China? A. Isolation B. Rebellion C. Trade and tolerance D. Slavery

Answer 46

C – The Yuan Dynasty allowed trade and religious freedom.

Question 47

22. Who overthrew the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty? A. Temujin B. Zheng He C. Zhu Yuanzhang D. Kublai Khan

Answer 47

C – Zhu Yuanzhang led the revolt and founded the Ming Dynasty.

Question 48

23. How did the Ming see their culture? A. Equal to others B. Needing improvement C. Superior to others D. Borrowed

Answer 48

C – Ming leaders believed Chinese culture was superior.

Question 49

24. Which explorer may have reached Africa during the Ming voyages? A. Zheng He B. Marco Polo C. Columbus D. Magellan

Answer 49

A – Zheng He’s voyages reached as far as East Africa.

Question 50

25. What did Kublai Khan allow local people to keep? A. Horses B. Religion and customs C. Currency D. Weapons

Answer 50

B – Kublai Khan let people keep their religions and customs.