Exam 12: Cultural Exchange in Central and Southern Asia, 300-1400

Briefly describe the Uighur empire and subsequent kingdom to the thirteenth century. What kind of model did it present for later Central Asian empires?

Who benefited most from the Mongols' dissemination of technological and scientific ideas?

Where did "Arabic" numerals originate?

Use the following to answer questions: -khanates

The Mongol script that Chinggis Khan ordered created was based on the script used by what other society?

What was the religious policy of the Gupta emperors?

Use the following to answer questions: -nomads

How did Muslim rulers in northern India generally treat indigenous Hindus?

According to Map 12.3, "The Spice Trade, ca. 100 B.C.E.-1500 C.E.," which cities or countries were most likely to engage in the ever-increasing spice trade?

Of all the religions the Mongols encountered, which expanded the most under their empire?

What evidence in this illustration reflects Chinese influence on Mongol military tactics?

What goods predominated in the trade of Central Asian nomads?

What group's attacks irreparably weakened the Gupta Empire?

Which of the following dominate Central Asian geography?

Many positions in the Mongol Empire's administration went to which ethnic group?

What is a yurt?