Mongols, Moguls, and Ottomans – Flashcards
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The Mongolians were a nomadic people that lived in the harsh climate of Central Asia. What was the basis of their economy?
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Animal husbandry
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Which policies enacted by Genghis Khan aided the development of Mongolian society?
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all of the above
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How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis Khan?
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grandson
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The ancient long-distance overland trade route connecting China to Western Asia, and on to Europe and the Mediterranean region was known as the
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Silk Road
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Who was Marco Polo?
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a European trader who visited China in the 13th century
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The Taj Mahal was built as a
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mausoleum
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Why do the Indian rulers Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan have in common?
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They were all rulers during the Mongul Dynasty
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The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1,000 years until the Turks captured its capital after a long siege. The Byzantine capital was
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Constantinople
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During the period of rule, the Ottoman sultans ruled over
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Europe
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Sulerman, the Magnificent tried, but failed, to capture the city of
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Vienna
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Which of the following was NOT a reason why the Mongolians were able to conquer such a vast area of land
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The Mongolians allied with Japan so that China would have to fight on two fronts.
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In order to maintain Mongolian power, Kublai Khan
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all of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a reason of the decline of the Mongolian Empire?
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Either European imperialism in Asia or The Chinese resented being
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The Mogul Dynasty in India was established by
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Babur
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Akbar is regarded as one of the greatest Islamic rulers of India because he
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promoted good government and scholarship
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The Mogul Dynasty in India came to an end when
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the British gained control of India in the 19th century
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The Ottoman Empire reached the peak of its power and grandeur in the 1500s during the rule of
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Suleiman the Magnificent
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The Ottoman Empire was able to rule a huge empire of many different ethnic groups and religions for centuries because it
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was tolerant of other religions and customs of other ethnic groups
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In 1498 the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama discovered the first all-water route to Asia from Europe by sailing around the southern tip of Africa to India. What effect did this voyage have on the Ottoman Empire
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The Ottomans lost income because overland trade through the Middle East declined
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European nations gained influence and territory in the Middle East during the 1800s because
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the Ottoman Empire failed to keep up with modern technology and military weapons and tactics
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From the time he unified the Mongolian tribes in 1206 until his death in 1227, which of the following people was the leader of the Mongols?
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Genghis Khan
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What was the name of the dynasty Kublai Khan announced in 1271
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Yuan Dynasty
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What was the name of the Venetian traveler who arrived in China in 1271?
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Marco Polo
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Which came LAST in the history of India?
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the Mogul Dynasty
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What do the Indian rulers Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan have in common?
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They were all rulers during the Mongul Dynasty
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Suleiman the Magnificent tried, but failed, to capture the city of
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Vienna
