Question

1. what effect did the mongols have on silk - road trade?

a. trade decreased due to constant warfare
b. trade became dangerous because of bandits
c. trade increased due to stability and safety
d. trade ended because routes were destroyed

1. how did the mongols approach religion?

a. they forced everyone to convert to buddhism
b. they demanded islam be the only faith
c. they were tolerant of different religions
d. they banned all religious practices

1. what written system did the mongols create?

a. cyrillic alphabet
b. uighur script
c. latin alphabet
d. chinese characters

1. which venetian explorer visited kublai khan and documented the yuan dynasty?

a. ibn battuta
b. vasco da gama
c. marco polo
d. ferdinand magellan

1. where did the black death begin, and what was its impact on europe?

a. india; it destroyed trade routes
b. africa; it increased farming
c. china; it killed millions of europeans
d. russia; it strengthened cities

Explanation:

1. The Mongols' control led to increased safety and stability on the Silk - Road, which in turn increased trade.
2. The Mongols were known for their religious tolerance, allowing various religions to co - exist.
3. The Mongols adopted and used the Uighur script.
4. Marco Polo, a Venetian explorer, visited Kublai Khan and documented the Yuan Dynasty.
5. The Black Death is believed to have originated in China and spread to Europe, killing millions of Europeans.

Answer:

1. C. Trade increased due to stability and safety
2. C. They were tolerant of different religions
3. B. Uighur script
4. C. Marco Polo
5. C. China; it killed millions of Europeans