Chapter 14 Packet: “Eastern Eurasia, 1200-1500.” (TEXT, Bulliet 2

AP World History
Name
BHS
Mrs. Rodriguez
Per
Date
PERIOD 2 (600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E.)
Chapter 14 Packet: “Eastern Eurasia, 1200-1500.”
(TEXT, Bulliet 2nd edition, pp. 348-367)
DIRECTIONS:
HONOR STATEMENT: On my honor, I understand that this is an individual assignment and is
to be completed entirely by myself. (Copying or ‘splitting’ the assignment with other students
will not prepare me for tests/essays in this course.)
A) Write answers on your OWN paper. Do the work on your own. You need to read.
B) Answer the following questions. They will be graded during the notebook check.
p.348-354
1. How did the effects of Mongol domination differ in Russia and in the Muslim lands? How were
they similar?
2. What happened in 1227?
3. How did the effects of Mongol domination differ in Russia and in the Muslim lands? How were
they similar?
4. What empire did Khubilai Khan found?
5. Explain how the Mongols transformed China.
6. List the Mongol social hierarchy in China.
7. What happened to merchants under the Yuan?
8. What is a cottage industry?
9. How did the Mongols contribute to scientific exchange in Asia?
10. How do the effects of Mongol rule on China compare with the effects of Mongol rule on Russia?
11. Explain the impact of the rise of cities under Mongol rule in China.
p.355-362
12. Who established the Ming Empire?
13. What continuities existed between the Yuan and Ming?
14. Explain the importance of Zheng He and his explorations.
15. Discuss the technological advances made under the Ming.
p.362-367
16. How did the Mongols influence Korea?
17. Explain Yi rule in Korea?
18. Why were the Mongols unsuccessful in invading Japan?
19. What are kamikaze?
20. Describe rule under the Ashikaga Shoguante.
C) Free Response Focus Questions: Answer EACH of these questions in a 4-6 sentence
paragraph.
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In your own words. Do not simply copy from the book and memorize the response.
You must support your response with plenty of facts.
Understand where events fall historically (global context, cause/effect, etc)
1. Describe in detail the knowledge and skills that the Mongol Empire spread across Eurasia. How did
the Mongols integrate different cultural and intellectual traditions?
2. Was Zheng He sent by the Yongol emperor to explore and colonize? Explain in detail the intention
and results of Zheng He’s travels.
3. The Chinese are often credited with inventing gunpowder. Where did gunpowder originate? Describe
its early uses, in both peace and war.
4. In what ways did the Mongols affect Korea? Did they adapt and shape the Eurasian knowledge
imported by the Mongols? Be sure to include the role of Korean painting.
D) WORLD HISTORY CRASH COURSE: We will be using World History Crash Course
videos extensively in AP World History. Watch the following videos for this chapter:
- The Mongols #17