Read pages 314-320
Answer Questions (1-5) on page 320

1. Kublai Khan, Marco Polo, Zheng He

2. Why were the Mongols successful warriors?

3a. How did the  Mongol conquests promote trade and cultural exchanges?

4. How did the Ming emperors try to restore Chinese culture?

5. Critical Thinking: What does Marco Polo's awe at the glories of China suggest about the differences between China and Europe at that time?

1. Define: separatism, referendum.

2. What natural resources spurred Canada's economic growth?

3. Why did many Canadians express concern over United States involvement in the Canadian economy?

4. What problems of Quebec's French-speaking people came to national attention in the 1960's? What changes did the government make?

5. Why did geography force Canada to end isolationism after World War II?

6. Critical Thinking Review the description of Canadian history in Chapter 28. How does this help explain separatist movement in Quebec?