Chapter 13, 14 & 15 Quiz Make-Up Questions
Ch. 13
1. Read over quote that was attributed to Genghis Khan on his deathbed (p.325) – explain how this
principle was applied in the expansion of the Mongol Empire.
2. Compare the experiences of the Mongol domains with those of the Mongol peripheries in terms of
economic and technological aspects of Mongol influence.
3. Mongol troops had a decided technological advantage over their enemies. Describe the components of
this technological advantage and how they enabled the Mongols to conquer such an enormous
territory.
4. Describe the complex relationship between nomadic and sedentary societies in Central Asia, giving
particular consideration to trade and technology.
5. The Mongols presided over a vast cultural exchange across geographic and religious borders. What
were the important intellectual developments that Europe owed to Mongol influence?
6. Mongol horses are an excellent example of the adaptation of traditional technologies to the
environment. Explain how this was so and describe both Mongol horse breeding and the climate of
Mongolia.
7. Discuss the effects of Mongol domination of Russia with emphasis on how it shaped Russian history.
8. What relationship did Islam have with the Mongol Empire?
9. Discuss Mamluk rule in Egypt.
Chapter 14 Quiz Make-up Questions
Ch. 14 – Eastern Eurasia (1200-1500 CE) Questions
1. Describe in detail the knowledge and skills that the Mongol Empire spread across Eurasia. How did the
Mongols integrate different cultural and intellectual traditions?
2. Describe how the lives of these people living in the Yuan Empire were affected by the Mongols. What
were the positive and negative affects?
3. How was the Ming Empire, established in 1368, both similar and different from the Mongol Empire
(Yuan Empire) that preceded it?
4. Was Zheng He sent by the Yongle emperor to explore and colonize? Explain in detail the intention and
results of Zheng He’s travels.
5. Describe the changes in technology during the Ming Empire, focusing on agriculture, warfare and
transportation.
6. The Chinese are often credited with inventing gunpowder. Where did gunpowder originate? Describe
its early uses, in both peace and war.
7. In what ways did the Mongol affect Korea? Did they adapt and shape the Eurasian knowledge imported
by the Mongols? Be sure to include the role of Korean printing.
8. What influence did Mongol invasions – or the threat of invasion – have on Japanese development?
Chapter 15 Quiz Make-up Questions
1. Describe a tropical environment. What ecosystems are involved?
2. Describe how people living in the tropical regions of Africa were shaped by their environment. How have
they shaped the environment - include water systems, irrigation, interaction with rain forest etc.?
3. Discuss the importance of and type of metalworking for tropical peoples.
4. Compare and contrast the empires of Mali and Dehli in the period from 1200-1500. Be sure to include
political administration (be sure to read p. 379) and religion.
5. What role did Indian ocean trade play in the lives of the peoples of Africa and India? Describe the
environmental factors involved, the ships involved, and the trade that occurred.
6. Describe state growth, commercial expansion, and the spread of Islam as it related to tropical people.
7. How and why did the role of tropical women change between 1200 and 1500?
8. How did human migrations affect the tropics before 1300?
9. What major conflict occurred during the Dehli sultanate? What were the accomplishments and problems
that occurred during this rule?
10. Describe the Great Zimbabwe and trade on the Swahili coast.
11. Briefly describe the city of Aden, the state of Gujarat, and the port of Malacca.
12. Summarize the changes in architecture, education, and religion during this period.
13. Summarize the change in social structures (especially slavery) and the status and activities of women
during this time period.