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Dynamic Dynasties
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Mighty Mongols
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Unifier of all the Mongols, his title mean "Universal Ruler"

Genghis Khan

100

What type of government does Quin Shi Huang establish?

Autocracy

100

Shrines that housed relics of the Buddha and his first disciples

Stupas

100

Why was the process of making silk closely guarded by the Chinese?

Silk was considered a highly valuable commodity, providing them with a near-monopoly on the luxury market

100
The portable tents that the Mongols lived in

Yurts

200

Spread and retained coherence of Buddhism

Monks

200

What was the name of the exam that people needed to pass to become officials under Emperor Gaozu’s reign?

Civil Service Exam

200

What kind of life did Siddhartha Gautama live?

Sheltered

200

What made travel on the Silk Road difficult?

 Deserts, mountains, weather, & bandits

200

There were 100 years of what after the Mongol Conquest?

Peace
300

Hindu prince, also known as Buddha, founder of Buddhism

Siddhartha Gautama

300

The following are innovations of which dynasty? 

  • The first in history to issue true paper money
  • First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy with junks
  • First known use of gunpowder
  • First discernment of true north using a compass

Song Dynasty

300

What spurred the growth of Buddhsim?

Conversion
300

What is one good that was traded from the East to Europe?

Spices, jade, and porcelain goods

300

The name that the Mongols became known as

The Golden Horde
400

First ruler of a united China, founder of the Qin Dynasty

Qin Shi Huang

400

What helped double the population to over 90 million people during the Song Dynasty?

Improved rice farming and food surpluses

400

How can everyone be enlightened in Buddhism?

The Eightfold Path

400

What is one good traded from Europe to the East?

Olive oil, wine, cloth, horses, & foods

400

Grandson of Genghis Khan, conquered China, Tibet, and Vietnam

Kublai Khan

500

Chandragupta's grandson, ruled by Buddha's teaching "peace to all beings"

Asoka

500

What are three technological improvements of the Han dynasty?

Paper, the plow, iron tools, & water power to grind grain

500

What are two of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

1. Suffering is common to all 

2. We are the cause of our suffering

3. Stop doing what causes suffering

4. Everyone can be enlightened by taking the Eightfold Path

500

What was formed to provide food and safety on the Silk Road?

Caravanserais

500

What were two of the Mongols' war strategies/tactics?

Used bows, arrows, and swords but also canons, Skilled attacking on horseback, Often faked a retreat to lure enemies into a trap