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What did the Arab invaders of the Sind and the Turkish invaders of Khurasan have in common? Belief in Islam Respect for Hinduism Ethnic background Interest in Buddhism
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A
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How did the Mongols use conquest to improve their empire? To further the Mongol social system, they imposed their traditional tribal groupings on subjugated peoples. They improved their own capital city by importing skilled workers from conquered regions. They often exploited the labor of women of conquered territories who were forced to work at Mongol military camps. They treated all subjugated men as slaves who were used as soldiers and agricultural workers.
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B
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Which of the following is true of the Mongol conquest of southern China? It was successful, in large part, as a result of their expert use of horses. It drew on the skills of experts in naval and siege warfare. It took less than two years. It included the killing of the Chinese empress dowager.
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B
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From where did the Srivijayan rulers of Sumatra draw their ideas on governing? The Khmer Empire China's Tang Dynasty India Vietnam/Funan
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C
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Which of the following was an important activity of the Eastern Turks? They practiced settled agriculture. They were Buddhists. They frequently raided China. They controlled a united confederation.
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C
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What conventions guided family decision making in Mongol society? Women participated in family decisions. As in most patriarchies, men made decisions. Elders were responsible for decisions. A democratically elected council made decisions.
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A
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Khubilai discouraged the Mongols in China from doing what? Returning to Mongolia Harming Chinese citizens Learning to read Chinese Marrying the Chinese
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D
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What was a consequence in Europe of Marco Polo's travels to China? His writings helped convince Europeans that Asia was a land of riches. He convinced the Pope to dispatch a mission to convert the Chinese. His writings inspired Europeans try to conquer China. He was jailed for serving Khubilai Khan.
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A
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What was the religious policy of the Gupta emperors? They demanded that their subjects be Hindus. They encouraged the adoption of Islam. They persecuted Buddhists. They were Hindu but tolerated all faiths.
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D
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Which of the following was true of the Mongol system of tax-farming in China? It allotted farmland to the highest bidders. It helped establish social stability. It was favored by ordinary Chinese over their traditional taxes. It involved the sale of tax licenses to Central Asian Muslim merchants.
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D
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How did Muslim Turkic rulers generally treat Hindus in India? They saw them as an inferior race subject to extermination. They considered them a protected people like the Christians and Jews. They ignored the caste system, viewing all Hindus as untouchables. They considered them exempt from taxation because of their holiness.
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B
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In organizing his army, Chinggis Khan sought to do which of the following? Incorporate women into the cavalry Use exclusively Chinese units Mix infantry and cavalry in one unit Break traditional tribal loyalties
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D