Question

section 3 – east asia and the mongols
reading passage
gunpowder and the compass were first introduced by tang and song china. the magnetic compass and paper currency made trade easier during this time. buddhism came to china from india along the silk road. during the post - classical era, improved transportation technologies and commercial practices led to increased trade routes and trade volume. the mongols like the ancient greeks established a vast empire and spread their culture to new regions. trade flourished across asia under the mongol empire because peaceful relations encouraged safe travel. the mongols crossed a wide range of physical features to expand their empire. the mongol empire allowed ideas, goods, and technologies to move across eurasia.
comprehension questions

1. which two inventions were first introduced by tang and song china?
2. how did the compass and paper currency influence chinese society?
3. which trade route helped spread buddhism into china?
4. what best describes the post - classical era?
5. how was mongol rule similar to ancient greek rule?
6. why did trade flourish under the mongol empire?
7. what would a map of the mongol empire suggest about geography and expansion?

Explanation:

For question 17, we look at the passage: "Gunpowder and the compass were first introduced by Tang and Song China." So we extract this information.

Answer:

1. Gunpowder and the compass