The Khan's
Nomads living in the steppes north of China eventually became what empire?
Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
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
A ruling class of nobles is the definition for what vocabulary word?
Aristocracy
Who stole the heart of Te Fiti in Moana?
Maui
Spices, religions, and fabrics could all be traded through what Chinese creation?
The Silk Road
What could victims of the Mongolian conquests do to avoid being killed?
Surrender (and join the Mongolians)
Which two continents did Zheng He explore?
Asia and Africa
The word "maritime" relates to what?
The sea
What color is Alice's dress in Alice in Wonderland?
Blue
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?
What word is commonly used to stereotype the Mongols?
Barbarians
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
Belonging to or related to an emperor is the definition for which vocabulary word?
Imperial
Who is Lightening McQueen's best friend?
Mater
Which Chinese dynasty did Kublai Khan finish conquering during his rule?
Song Dynasty
How did the Mongols treat other religions?
They were tolerant/accepting
What large building complex built in the capital of the Ming Dynasty was a symbol of nationalism and power?
The Forbidden City
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: The rule of officials by proven merit.
Meritocracy
What does King Fergus give Merida for her birthday in the film Brave?
A bow and arrow
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
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")
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)
Which vocabulary word has the following definition: a policy of non-participation in international economic and political relations?
Isolationism
What object sings "Be Our Guest" in Beauty and the Beast?
A candelabra