Mongol Empire

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Why did the ruler of the Mongol Empire decide to adopt certain Chinese customs? He wanted the Chinese people to live among the Mongols, so he bridged the two cultures. He believed that Chinese customs were superior to those of the Mongolian people, so he adopted them. He thought that Chinese customs could help the Mongols conquer other parts of Asia, so he changed tactics. He understood that Mongolian customs might not be accepted in China, so he made compromises.
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he understood that Mongolian customs might not be accepted in China, so he made compromises
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What happened after the Mongols invaded Persia in the 1200s? The Mongols captured Baghdad and destroyed it. The Mongols adopted a number of Persian customs. The Mongols made peasants work for the government in Persia. The Mongols began Islam's "Golden Age."
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the Mongols captured Baghdad and destroyed it
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At its peak, the Mongol Empire included parts of China, Persia, and Russia. China, Egypt, and Russia. Egypt, Italy, and Persia. China, Italy, and Persia.
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China, Persia, and Russia
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What was one factor that led to the fall of the Mongol Empire? The Mongols struggled to govern such an enormous empire. The Mongols were unable to collect tributes from their territories. The Mongols would not adopt the customs of the cultures they conquered. The Mongols brought only negative experiences to the areas they invaded.
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the Mongols struggled to govern such an enormous empire
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Which region was not ruled by the Mongol Empire? Persia Russia Asia Europe
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Europe
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What was one of Genghis Khan's achievements? Genghis Khan captured the city of Baghdad. Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia. Genghis Khan founded the Yuan Dynasty. Genghis Khan conquered China.
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Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia
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Which aspects of Chinese culture did the Mongols adopt? the style of dress and government organization the artwork and the advanced style of architecture the civil service exams and government appointments the tax system and the advanced farming technology
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the style of dress and government organization
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Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty? The Mongols believed that foreigners could inspire loyalty. The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy. The Chinese believed that foreigners could provide protection. The Chinese believed that foreigners would support invading other areas.
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the Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy
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What present-day city became the capital of China after the Mongols took over China? Baghdad Beijing Karakorum Kiev
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Beijing