Question 1

Timur, who arose as a new conqueror as Mongol rule declined, began as which of the following?

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A)   A Mongolian nomad
B)   A Persian scholar
C)   A Uighur herdsman
D)   A Turkish nobleE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Why were the Mongols unsuccessful in conquering Japan and the Delhi sultanate? What do these defeats tell us about the limitations of Mongol military skills?

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Question 3

Describe the encounter between Muslim Turkic warriors and Hindu India. What cultural barriers separated Muslim from Hindu? What different tactics did Muslim rulers use to govern Hindu populations?

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Question 4

Use the following to answer questions:
-protected people

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A)  Groups of people who move from place to place in search of food, water, and pasture for their animals, usually following the seasons.
B)  Grasslands that are too dry for crops but support pasturing animals; they are common across much of the center of Eurasia.
C)  Tents in which the pastoral nomads lived; they could be quickly dismantled and loaded onto animals or carts.
D)  The title given to the Mongol ruler Temujin in 1206; it means Great Ruler.
E)  The states ruled by a khan; the four units into which Chinggis divided the Mongol Empire.F) Assigning the collection of taxes to whoever bids the most for the privilege.G) The Muslim classification used for Hindus, Christians, and Jews; they were allowed to follow their religions but had to pay a special tax.H) The thousands of Indian castes.I) A practice whereby a high-caste Hindu woman would throw herself on her husband's funeral pyre.J) India's classical literary language.K) A maritime empire that held the Strait of Malacca and the waters around Sumatra and adjacent islands.L) A) and H)
M) J) and K)

Question 5

How was Khubilai related to Chinggis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nephew
B)   Father
C)   Grandson
D)   BrotherE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

What important talent did Mongol women possess?

Accepted Answer

A)   They were expert horseback riders.
B)   They were trained to be skilled warriors.
C)   They preserved Mongol culture by being masterful orators.
D)   They were known for their beautiful pottery.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

According to Map 12.3, "The Spice Trade, ca. 100 B.C.E-1500 C.E.," which spice was sourced from the largest number of locations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pepper
B)   Nutmeg
C)   Cinnamon
D)   ClovesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following was true of the Mongol system of tax-farming in China?

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A)   It helped establish social stability.
B)   It was favored by ordinary Chinese over their traditional taxes.
C)   It allotted farmland to the highest bidders.
D)   It involved the sale of tax licenses to Central Asian Muslim merchants.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

How was the Gupta Empire organized?

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Question 10

In the seventh century, who ultimately defeated the Eastern Turks?

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A)   Xiongnu
B)   Tang Dynasty
C)   Byzantines
D)   Western TurksE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What was one of the few specialist professions among the Mongol people?

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A)   Mare milker
B)   Cheese maker
C)   Blacksmith
D)   Wool felterE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The civilizations that arose in Southeast Asia featured both indigenous and foreign elements. Identify and describe those elements that were borrowed. How can we explain the adoption of these foreign elements?

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This essay...

Question 13

What was one of the first things recorded in the new Mongol script?

Accepted Answer

A)   A record of the Mongol laws and customs
B)   The Secret History, a history of the Mongol people
C)   Prayers to the Sky and Earth
D)   A warfare manual to be distributed among the confederationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What conventions guided family decision making in Mongol society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women participated in family decisions.
B)   As in most patriarchies, men made decisions.
C)   Elders were responsible for decisions.
D)   A democratically elected council made decisions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

How did the Mongols use conquest to improve their empire?

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A)   To further the Mongol social system, they imposed their traditional tribal groupings on subjugated peoples.
B)   They treated all subjugated men as slaves who were used as soldiers and agricultural workers.
C)   They improved their own capital city by importing skilled workers from conquered regions.
D)   They often exploited the labor of women of conquered territories who were forced to work at Mongol military camps.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The Khmer Empire was centered in what modern-day country?

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A)   Vietnam
B)   Thailand
C)   Cambodia
D)   LaosE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Use the following to answer questions:
-sati

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups of people who move from place to place in search of food, water, and pasture for their animals, usually following the seasons.
B)  Grasslands that are too dry for crops but support pasturing animals; they are common across much of the center of Eurasia.
C)  Tents in which the pastoral nomads lived; they could be quickly dismantled and loaded onto animals or carts.
D)  The title given to the Mongol ruler Temujin in 1206; it means Great Ruler.
E)  The states ruled by a khan; the four units into which Chinggis divided the Mongol Empire.F) Assigning the collection of taxes to whoever bids the most for the privilege.G) The Muslim classification used for Hindus, Christians, and Jews; they were allowed to follow their religions but had to pay a special tax.H) The thousands of Indian castes.I) A practice whereby a high-caste Hindu woman would throw herself on her husband's funeral pyre.J) India's classical literary language.K) A maritime empire that held the Strait of Malacca and the waters around Sumatra and adjacent islands.L) F) and H)
M) A) and G)

Question 18

What did the Arab invaders of the Sind and the Turkish invaders of Khurasan have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interest in Buddhism
B)   Ethnic background
C)   Respect for Hinduism
D)   Belief in IslamE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

How did Muslim Turkic rulers generally treat Hindus in India?

Accepted Answer

A)   They saw them as an inferior race subject to extermination.
B)   They considered them exempt from taxation because of their holiness.
C)   They considered them a "protected people" like the Christians and Jews.
D)   They ignored the caste system, viewing all Hindus as untouchables.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Who invaded and looted the Delhi sultanate in 1398?

Accepted Answer

A)   Timur
B)   Chinggis Khan
C)   Ögödei
D)   Khubilai KhanE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Cultural Exchange in Central and Southern Asia, 300-1400

Which of the following was true of the Mongol system of tax-farming in China?

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Timur, who arose as a new conqueror as Mongol rule declined, began as which of the following?

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The Khmer Empire was centered in what modern-day country?

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How did Muslim Turkic rulers generally treat Hindus in India?

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In the seventh century, who ultimately defeated the Eastern Turks?

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According to Map 12.3, "The Spice Trade, ca. 100 B.C.E-1500 C.E.," which spice was sourced from the largest number of locations?

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Why were the Mongols unsuccessful in conquering Japan and the Delhi sultanate? What do these defeats tell us about the limitations of Mongol military skills?

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How was Khubilai related to Chinggis?

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The civilizations that arose in Southeast Asia featured both indigenous and foreign elements. Identify and describe those elements that were borrowed. How can we explain the adoption of these foreign elements?

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Who invaded and looted the Delhi sultanate in 1398?

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What was one of the few specialist professions among the Mongol people?

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What did the Arab invaders of the Sind and the Turkish invaders of Khurasan have in common?

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Describe the encounter between Muslim Turkic warriors and Hindu India. What cultural barriers separated Muslim from Hindu? What different tactics did Muslim rulers use to govern Hindu populations?

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What conventions guided family decision making in Mongol society?

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What important talent did Mongol women possess?

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How was the Gupta Empire organized?

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What was one of the first things recorded in the new Mongol script?

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