Mongols
What are the Mongols
A group of nomatic tribes occupying roughlywhat is now mongolia.
"Buddha" means...
"Enlightened One"
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected China to other parts of _____and the _______.
Asia/West
What was Genghis Khan's real name?
Temujin
During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese learned to make swords of iron. What was the effect of this invention?
They suffered fewer injuries in battle.
The mongols were a goup of what kind of people.
Nomads
The founder of Buddhism was:
Siddhartha Gautama
The Silk Road was over _____ miles long
4,000
Genghis Khan was:
a smart and organized ruler
The Tang and Song is known as the
Golden Age of China
What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?
Their cavalry, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
Buddhism
Which Dynasty established the Silk Road?
Han Dynasty
What did Genghis Khan do to cities and people that did not surrender?
Destroy them
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?
gunpowder and magnetic compass
The ________ was highly valued amongst the Mongols.
ability to fight
The Buddha taught his followers that the end of suffering, as described in the fourth Noble Truths, could be achieved by following what:
The Eightfold Path
what is a Cultural Diffusion along the Silk Road
The spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia
How many men alive today are probably descendants of Genghis Khan?
1 in 200
Did not accomplish anything noteworthy in the area of politics and military achievements.
Song Dynasty
One of the most important weapons for the Mongols was the _____.
compound bow
The Eightfold Path
Nirvana
Which was not a danger merchants encountered along the Silk Road?
Language Barrier
What led Genghis Khan to invade the Khwarazmian Empire?
The execution of a Mongol diplomat
Implemented civil service exams and promoted people based on their merit.
Tang Dynasty