History Quiz Flashcards
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A flat dry grassland
Kublai Khan
He was the grandson of Genghis Khan. He continued the conquest of China that his grandfather had began.
Marco Polo
He was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China.
Khanbaliq
Polo lived in the capital during the reign Kublai Khan. He wrote his impressions of the magnificent appearance of this city.
Beijing
Today the modern city is located in the site of the former Mongol capital.
The Mongols developed what two survival skills?
Horseback riding and fighting skills.
Why was Genghis Khan military successful
He created an army of more than 100,000 trained warriors. They were placed into units and were under command of skilled officers.
What tactics did Genghis Khan and his warriors use to force surrender.
They became known for their cruel fighting and use of terror. This caused others to fear them and people began surrendering.
What happened to the Mongol empire upon Genghis Khan’s death?
The territory was divided into four territory’s called Khanates the northwestern Khanate was known as the Golden Horde. Led by Genghis Khan’s grandson
Who founded the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty.
How did Mongol rule impact China
Mongols had there own language,laws and customs. This allowed the Chinese to continue the song dynasty.
Imperial City
A large area of palaces and government buildings.
Forbidden City
The middle of the imperial City where the emperor and his family lived.
Census
A count of the number of people in a country.
Hong Wu
He brought peace and order but he was a harsh emperor. He trusted a few people and punished officials that he suspected of treason or disloyalty.
Young Le
He was the son of Hong Wu. He moved the capital to Beijing there he built the imperial City.
How did Hong Wu reunite China?
He brought peace and order to China.
How did Yong Le prove he was a powerful emperor?
He moved the capital north to Beijing. There he built the imperial City that still stands today.
How did the Ming reform China?
- Civil service examinations 2. Census 3. Peace and security 4. repaired, expanded Great Canal 5. Started growing cotton and weaving cloth 6. Agriculture thrived.
Why did Emperor Yong Le send Zheng He to explore.
- He brought back animals for him.
- He brought visitors from the outside world.
Why did Chinese officials stop the voyages?
- They were too expensive. 2. The voyages would introduce unwanted foreign ideas.
Which European country was the first to arrive in China? Why did the Chinese refuse to trade with them?
Portugal arrived in China and China refused to trade because China was powerful civilization and didn’t feel threatened by these outsiders. They also hoped by doing this then we give up and go home.
What European ideas reached China?
Christian missionaries made a voyage to China and impressed Chinese officials with their knowledge of science but they did not convince many Chinese to convert.
Why did the Ming Dynasty fall?
Dishonest officials took over, they placed heavy taxes on farmers. The farmers began to revoke. Long and order collapsed mattress invaded China and conquered it and set up a new dynasty called The Qing Dynasty
