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Which aspects of Chinese culture did the Mongols adopt?

A
the style of dress and government organization
B
the artwork and the advanced style of architecture
C
the civil service exams and government appointments
D
the tax system and the advanced farming technology
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The social hierarchy that was established in China by the Mongols

A
kept the Chinese people separate from the Mongols.
B
brought the Chinese people and the Mongols together.
C
kept the rural areas separate from the urban areas.
D
brought the rural areas and the urban areas together.
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Which statement correctly describes the conquests of the Mongol Empire?

A
The Mongols conquered a small area over a long period of time by using a great deal of violence and cruelty.
B
The Mongols conquered a vast area over a short period of time by using a great deal of violence and cruelty.
C
The Mongols conquered a small area over a short period of time by liberating the people that they conquered.
D
The Mongols conquered a vast area over a long period of time by liberating the people that they conquered.
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What trait was most important to Genghis Khan when promoting generals?

A
skill in battle
B
being a member of his family
C
having great wealth
D
mercy towards civilians
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What was one factor that led to the fall of the Mongol Empire?

A
The Mongols struggled to govern such an enormous empire.
B
The Mongols were unable to collect tributes from their territories.
C
The Mongols would not adopt the customs of the cultures they conquered.
D
The Mongols brought only negative experiences to the areas they invaded.
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What was one of Genghis Khan’s achievements?

A
Genghis Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
B
Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia.
C
Genghis Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty.
D
Genghis Khan conquered China.
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What was one of Kublai Khan’s achievements?

A
Kublai Khan captured the city of Baghdad.
B
Kublai Khan united the tribes of Mongolia.
C
Kublai Khan founded the Mongol Empire.
D
Kublai Khan conquered China.
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What happened after the Mongols invaded Persia in the 1200s?

A
The Mongols captured Baghdad and destroyed it.
B
The Mongols adopted a number of Persian customs.
C
The Mongols made peasants work for the government in Persia.
D
The Mongols began Islam’s “Golden Age.”
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How did the Mongols respond to the different religions that were practiced in Persia?

A
The Mongols were tolerant of the different religions.
B
The Mongols were intolerant of the different religions.
C
The Mongols named Buddhism as the official religion of Persia.
D
The Mongols named Christianity as the official religion of Persia.
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Which statement correctly defines the khanates of the thirteenth century?

A
Khanates were officials within the Mongolian government.
B
Khanates were independent areas of the Mongol Empire.
C
Khanates were royal descendants of Genghis Khan.
D
Khanates were territories just outside of Mongolia.
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Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty?

A
The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty.
B
The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy.
C
The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection.
D
The Chinese believed that foreigners would support invading other areas.
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At its peak, the Mongol Empire included parts of

A
China, Persia, and Russia.
B
China, Egypt, and Russia.
C
Egypt, Italy, and Persia.
D
China, Italy, and Persia.
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Which city became the capital of the Mongol Empire?

A
Baghdad
B
Karakorum
C
Beijing
D
Kiev
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Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty?

A
The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty.
B
The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy.
C
The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection.
D
The Chinese believed that foreigners would support invading other areas.
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How did Mongolian rule in Russia differ from Mongolian rule in China?

A
In China, the Mongols allowed princes to rule for them. In Russia, the Mongols took over the government.
B
In China, the Mongols took over the government. In Russia, the Mongols allowed princes to rule for them.
C
In China, the Mongols declared Christianity as the state religion. In Russia, the Mongols declared Buddhism as the state religion.
D
In China, the Mongols declared Buddhism as the state religion. In Russia, the Mongols declared Christianity as the state religion.
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Which list states events of the Mongol Empire in the correct chronological order?

A
i. The Mongols took over China.ii. The Mongols invaded Kiev.iii. The Mongols captured Baghdad.iv. The Mongols united their tribes.
B
i. The Mongols invaded Kiev.ii. The Mongols captured Baghdad.iii. The Mongols took over China.iv. The Mongols united their tribes.
C
i. The Mongols united their tribes.ii. The Mongols invaded Kiev.iii. The Mongols captured Baghdad.iv. The Mongols took over China.
D
i. The Mongols united their tribes.ii. The Mongols took over China.iii. The Mongols invaded Kiev.iv. The Mongols captured Baghdad.

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