Marco Polo and the Yuan Dynasty

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What was the role of Mongol aristocrats in the administrative system?

They were confined to sedentary occupations

They were primarily nomadic warriors

They held administrative positions (correct)

They were relegated to menial jobs

What was the significance of Charlemagne's coronation?

It signaled the end of the Catholic Church's power

It represented a new European civilization (correct)

It marked the beginning of the Western Roman Empire

It led to the fragmentation of the Frankish kingdom

What were the three major elements that formed European civilization?

The legacy of the Mongols, the Christian Church, and the Germanic people

The legacy of the Goths, the Orthodox Church, and the Slavic people

The legacy of the Romans, the Christian Church, and the Germanic people (correct)

The legacy of the Franks, the Catholic Church, and the Mongols

What was the nature of the Mongol army's organizational structure?

It was organized into decimal units with bureaucratic lines Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Charlemagne's journey to Rome?

To help Pope Leo III, who was facing rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the collapse of the Han Empire on the Chinese psyche?

It had a marked effect on the Chinese psyche and led to a shift in philosophical values Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Sui dynasty in 581 C.E.?

Yang Jian Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Yuan Dynasty?

Khanbaliq Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the nomadic forces from the Gobi Desert on northern China?

They penetrated south of the Great Wall and established their own rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the dynasty founded by Li Yuan?

Tang Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Italian merchant who traveled to China in the late thirteenth century?

Marco Polo Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Bishop in the Christian community?

To head the Christian community in each city Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the WERGELD system?

It was a form of compensation paid by wrongdoers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Abbot in a monastic house?

To have complete authority over fellow monks Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Saint Benedict's rules?

They established the basic life in the western Christian church Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of physical work in a monastic house?

To avoid idleness, considered the enemy of the soul Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ordeal in the medieval justice system?

It was a means by which accused persons might clear themselves Signup and view all the answers

Which title did Charlemagne acquire after expanding the territory and creating the Carolingian Empire?

Emperor of the Romans Signup and view all the answers

What was the term for a piece of land held from the lord by a vassal in return for military service?

Fief Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the 'missi dominici'?

To serve as messengers of the king Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the type of ship used by the Vikings?

Dragon Ships Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used to make labor-saving devices, such as scythes, axes, and hoes, during the Carolingian era?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the agricultural estate operated by a lord and worked by peasants?

Manor Signup and view all the answers

Who was the founder of the Han Dynasty?

Liu Bang Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty witnessed a flowering of culture in poetry and sculpture?

Tang Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the new canal constructed during the Tang Dynasty?

To facilitate the shipment of grain from the rice-rich southern provinces to the densely populated north Signup and view all the answers

Who elbowed Li Yuan aside and assumed the reign title Tang Taizong?

Li Yuan's son Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the new region established during the Tang Dynasty?

Xinjiang Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Buddhist monks in the imperial court during the Tang Dynasty?

They served as political advisers Signup and view all the answers