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AP Success - AP World History: The Mongol Empire's Global Reach

Source 1

"And when we entered his tent, it was the first occasion since he had been made Emperor (that he had given an audience). He received likewise the ambas- sadors, but very few persons entered his tent. Here also such great quantities of presents were given him by the ambassadors, silks, samites, purples, baldakins, silk girdles worked in gold, splendid furs and other things, that it was a marvel to see. Here also it was that a kind of umbrella or awning that is carried over the Emperor's head was presented to him, and it was all covered with precious stones. Here also a certain governor of a province brought to him many camels covered with baldakin and with saddles on them, and a kind of arrangement inside of which people could sit, I think there were forty or fifty of them ; and (he also gave him) many horses and mules covered with armour, some of hide, others of iron."

The Journey of Friar John of Pian de Carpine to the Court of Kuyuk Khan, 1245-1247

Question 1

Multiple choice

Based on the source, which of the following best describes the nature of interactions between the Mongol Empire and foreign emissaries during the mid-13th century?

Question 2

Multiple choice

The 'kind of umbrella or awning that is carried over the Emperor's head' mentioned in the source is most likely an example of which of the following in Mongol culture?

Question 3

Multiple choice

The gifts of 'silks, samites, purples, baldakins' and other luxurious items to the Mongol Emperor as described in the source suggest which of the following about the societies that interacted with the Mongols?

Question 4

Multiple choice

The presentation of 'many camels covered with baldakin and with saddles on them' to the Mongol Emperor as described in the source indicates that the Mongols:

Question 5

Multiple choice

The mention of 'many horses and mules covered with armour, some of hide, others of iron' in the source is indicative of the Mongols' emphasis on:

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