Tang Dynasty
What was the name of the major rebellion that marked the start of the downfall of the Tang Dynasty?
An Lushan Rebellion
What was the given name (not the title) of the person who unified the Mongols?
Temujin
Rats (with fleas) traveled along trade routes with merchants in caravans.
Many possible answers.
What was the punishment for stealing a horse in the Mongol Empire?
Pay back 9 horses, or children enslaved, or death.
What Chinese philosophical tradition stressed filial piety, education, and the 5 relationships?
Confucianism
What was the name of the grandson of Chinggis Khan who became the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty (aka the Khanate of the Great Khan)?
Kublai Khan
Buddhism
What is "flying cash" and what civilization introduced it?
Notes of credit (early paper money), Tang Dynasty.
What is the String of Pearls theory?
What is the name of the general peace in the Mongol Empire that supported the establishment of long-distance trade?
How did geography affect religion in the Mongol Empire?
Khanates closer to the west had more Islamic influence. They were closer to Saudi Arabia, where Islam originated. (vice versa answer also accepted)
Which of the Khanates was most (but not fully) isolated from the good and bad affects of long-distance trade?
What is the name of the region that Timur/Tamarlane first conquered?
Transoxiana
Tang China was a meritocracy. Explain why.
Give one example of a military technology that the Mongols used to their advantage when on campaign.
Multiple possible answers, including their bows, thumb rings, etc.
What is the "Secret History of the Mongols" AND why do historians consider it credible?
The only primary (or near-primary) written source about the founding of the Mongol Empire written by the Mongols. It is critical of some of Chinggis Khan's decisions and actions.
What introduced crop had a major impact on the population of China?
Champa rice
How did the Italian comenda system work?
An "investing partner" paid (in whole or in part) for the expenses of long-distance trade. The "traveling partner" undertook the trade and was not responsible for any loss in case of shipwreck, piracy. The partners split the profits (after first paying back the investing partner).
New markets for goods, more agricultural land, more people to tax, etc.
Answers may vary. Women in general had more equality here than in other medieval states. Examples may vary.
Answers may vary. Should explain Chan/Zen Buddhism or Pure Land Buddhism.
Mongol government (and members of the Mongol nobility) would fund long-distance trade. Merchants were given high commissions to carry out trade, allowed to use relay stations to get fresh horses. The government also gave low-interest loans.
Sing the Kaiser Alma Mater.
Alma Mater
"Oh, give us pleasure in our lives today,
And let us not to think so far away.
As we strive so high to reach the sky,
And bless the spirit of Kaiser High.
The rain falls ever gently on the land.
Our Footsteps wash away from the golden sands.
As our dreams in life become our goals.
Remember always the Blue and Gold
All hail, hail, Kaiser High!
All hail, Kaiser High!"