The Yuan Dynasty Answers

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What Chinese technology spread due to trade along the Silk Road?

A
trebuchets
B
battering rams
C
a numeral system
D
moveable-type printing
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How did Confucianism influence emperors of the late Yuan dynasty?

A
They used Confucian rituals at palace events.
B
They required all servants to practice Confucianism.
C
They practiced Confucianism alongside Mongol rituals.
D
They required civil service exams based on Confucianism.
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What was the political significance of Kublai Khan’s conquest of China?

A
Kublai Khan united with the Sung dynasty to unify China.
B
Kublai Khan defeated the Mongol ruler of China.
C
Kublai Khan defeated the Tang dynasty of China.
D
Kublai Khan unified China under the Yuan dynasty.
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Why were the rulers of the Yuan dynasty motivated to create public works?

A
Public works increased crop yields.
B
Public works were built for defense.
C
Public works were crucial for trading.
D
Public works reflected religious ideas.
5

What contributed to the decline of the Yuan dynasty?

A
a lack of infrastructure
B
a lack of printed currency
C
failed military campaigns
D
unfair treatment of Mongols
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How did the Yuan dynasty treat artisans?

A
The Yuan dynasty banned artisans from practicing traditional methods of crafting goods.
B
The Yuan dynasty heavily taxed artisans’ goods and required them to do manual labor in the fields.
C
The Yuan dynasty provided artisans with food and did not require them to work on building projects.
D
The Yuan dynasty allowed artisans’ livestock to graze on farmland to support the wealthy economy.
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How did trade along the Silk Road influence mathematics throughout Eurasia?

A
It led to the spread of Arabic numerals.
B
It led to the creation of a numeral system.
C
It led to the development of new mathematics.
D
It led to the spread of Chinese mathematics.
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How did Marco Polo’s stories influence the Silk Road trade?

A
They discouraged trade with Europe.
B
They led to a decrease in Asian trade.
C
They encouraged Asians to begin trading with others.
D
They led to an increase in European trade with Asia.
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The map shows the territory of the Yuan dynasty.Which statement describes the territory controlled by the Yuan dynasty?

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A
Their territory extended to Japan.
B
Their territory extended into Europe.
C
They controlled most of modern-day Asia.
D
They controlled most of modern-day China.

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