Tang & Song China
How could a person become a government official during the Tang Dynasty?
By doing well on civil service examinations
Which Chinese product was described by a European traveler as having preservative qualities against disease?
Tea
Why did Sunni and Shi'a Muslims become separate branches?
They disagreed about who should be the rightful caliph
Where did most of the gold in the West African gold-salt trade come from?
The forest regions south of the Sahara
How did Mongol rule affect Silk Road trade?
Trade increased as much of Eurasia came under one rule
What helped the Tang Dynasty economy grow?
The revival of Silk Road trade
What was the most important use of the magnetic compass?
Navigating oceans
What was one major result of the expansion of early Islamic caliphates?
Islam influenced economic, political, and social development across a large region
This city in Mali became an important center of Islamic learning and trade.
Timbuktu
What was one unintended effect of restored Mongol trade routes?
The bubonic plague traveled toward Europe
Why were names and handwriting hidden during Song civil service examinations?
To make the selection process more impartial
Which Chinese invention was used for signals and fireworks before later being used in weapons?
Gunpowder
What event helped Muhammad and his followers gain support in Medina?
They formed an alliance with the people of Medina
This famous ruler of Mali made a pilgrimage to Mecca and became known for his enormous wealth.
Mansa Musa
Which region was included in the large Mongol Empire?
Parts of Eastern Europe, China, Persia, and Russia
How did better roads, canals, ships, and the magnetic compass affect China?
They increased trade
What form of money was first developed in China during the Tang and Song period?
Paper money
What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?
They are monotheistic religions
This precious metal was one of the most important goods exported from West Africa.
Gold
Which event prevented the Mongols from continuing their expansion into Western Europe?
The death of Genghis Khan