The Khan's
Mongol Empire
Ming Dynasty
Vocabulary
Disney
100

Nomads living in the steppes north of China eventually became what empire?

Mongol Empire

100
Who led the first Mongolian conquests?

Genghis Khan

100

During the Ming Dynasty, sea voyages spread Chinese culture throughout East Asia, Southwest Asia, and Africa. What man was in charge of these expeditions?

Zheng He

100

A ruling class of nobles is the definition for what vocabulary word?

Aristocracy

100

Who stole the heart of Te Fiti in Moana?

Maui

200

Spices, religions, and fabrics could all be traded through what Chinese creation?

The Silk Road

200

What could victims of the Mongolian conquests do to avoid being killed?

Surrender (and join the Mongolians)

200

Which two continents did Zheng He explore?

Asia and Africa

200

The word "maritime" relates to what?

The sea

200

What color is Alice's dress in Alice in Wonderland?

Blue

300

During Kublai Khan's rule, his most trusted governors were fellow Mongolians and foreigners. The people from which region of his empire did Kublai trust the LEAST?

Southern China
300

What word is commonly used to stereotype the Mongols?

Barbarians

300

While the Ming Dynasty was in power, several of the rulers started projects to protect and rebuild China. What major landmark was revitalized and extended during this time?

The Great Wall of China

300

Belonging to or related to an emperor is the definition for which vocabulary word?

Imperial

300

Who is Lightening McQueen's best friend?

Mater

400

Which Chinese dynasty did Kublai Khan finish conquering during his rule?

Song Dynasty

400

How did the Mongols treat other religions?

They were tolerant/accepting

400

What large building complex built in the capital of the Ming Dynasty was a symbol of nationalism and power?

The Forbidden City

400

Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: The rule of officials by proven merit.

Meritocracy

400

What does King Fergus give Merida for her birthday in the film Brave?

A bow and arrow

500

The following facts are about which dynasty: Southern Chinese were not trusted, there was aristocracy rather than meritocracy, foreigners from outside China held political offices.

Yuan Dynasty

500

Silk Road trading increased, prices of Asian goods went down, and the spread of the Black Plague all occurred during this "time of peace"?

The Pax Mongolica (or "The Golden Age")

500

Which two groups of people were many of the Ming Dynasty projects designed to impress?

The Chinese and their enemies to the North (the Mongolians)

500

Which vocabulary word has the following definition: a policy of non-participation in international economic and political relations?

Isolationism

500

What object sings "Be Our Guest" in Beauty and the Beast?

A candelabra

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