Who Said It? — Eastern Religions
Imperial China: Dynasties and Discoveries
On the Road Again — The Silk Road
The Mighty Mongols
The Black Death: Plague & Perception
100
“Suffering and pain are caused by desire for wealth, pleasure, fame, and power. To end suffering one must desire or pursue nothing.”
Buddha/Buddhism
100
The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify what major event
rise or fall of dynasties
100
The Silk Road connected China to this region
the Mediterranean or Europe
100
This man united the Mongol tribes and began their empire
Genghis Khan
100
The Black Death was spread by fleas carried on these animals
Rats
200
“If a ruler himself is upright [honest], all will go well without orders. But if he himself is not upright, even though he gives orders they will not be obeyed.” Who said this?
Confucius
200
Imperial China was ruled by a single ruler who claimed the Mandate of Heaven. This ruler was called the:
Emperor
200
This traveler from Venice wrote a book about his adventures in Asia
Marco Polo
200
Before the rise of Genghis Khan, the Mongols could best be described as …
nomadic warriors with strong loyalties to their local tribes
200
In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
from Asia to Europe
300
“Just go with the flow. Live a simple life with few possessions and out in nature. No rules. No restrictions.”
Laozi
300
The civil service exam system was used to select officials based on this:
Merit or knowledge of Confucianism?
300
Name one negative effect of the Silk Road’s interconnected trade
the spread of disease (like the Black Death) or bandit attacks
300
The Mongol Empire emerged during the same historic time period as…
The Crusades
300
What did the Mongols use as a form of germ warfare against Italian merchants at the city of Caffa.
plague-infected bodies were catapulted over walls to get people sick during siege.
400
“The sage [wise person], because he does nothing, never ruins anything; and, because he does not lay hold of anything, loses nothing.
Laozi
400
This invention allowed for faster copying of texts and helped spread knowledge throughout China.
Moveable Type/Printing
400
Which religion spread widely along the Silk Road into China
Buddhism
400
Historians debate whether the Mongols were brutal conquerors or agents of global connection. Give one reason for each view
Brutal: Massacres, destruction of cities
Positive: Increased trade, communication, and cultural exchange
400
How is this image related to many Europeans beliefs about the Black Death during the Middle Ages
the belief that the Black Death was God’s punishment for man’s sin on earth
500
“The more laws and edicts [official rules] are imposed, the more thieves and bandits there will be.” The speaker of this passage is suggesting that…
the best societies are the ones with few laws and a greater sense of freedom
500
Filial piety is best describe as?
obedience and respect for parents and elders.
500
The Mongol Empire in the 13th century established a period of peace across much of Eurasia, making Silk Road trade safer. This period is known as the ________.
Pax Mongolica
500
The Mongol conquests throughout Eurasia in the 13th century tended to encourage trade along the Silk Roads primarily by
decreasing the risk of bandit attacks that threatened merchants traveling along trade routes
500
After the Black Death wiped out millions of people, Europe’s social and economic structure began to change. Explain how the massive loss of life weakened the feudal system and gave more power to the lower classes.
the labor shortage allowed peasants to demand higher wages, leave manors for better opportunities, and gain more freedom, which undermined the control nobles and landlords had under feudalism.