Mongols

Beating the drums before an invasion and pretending to retreat are two examples of

• Psychological Warfare
• Greek methods of war adopted by the Mongols.
• Methods of warfare used during Medieval times.
• None of the above.

What is true about the boundaries of the Mongol Empire?

• It included North and South America
• It was very small compared to other empires.
• It stretched across Europe and Asia.
• It was never peaceful or stable.

Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road.  This characterizes

• Chaos and mayhem of battle
• Results of Pax Mongolica
• A period of good luck.
• Development of canal system.

A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement.

• Pax Mongolica
• French Revolution
• Establishment of Feudal System
• Economic System of Manorialism

Some Characteristics of Mongolian Governance and administration include

• Development of a Tribute System.
• Establishment of Safe Trade along Silk Road.
• Created an empire from Eastern Europe to Pacific Coast of Asia.
• All of the above

What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?

• Leadership of Genghis Khan
• Use of the Stirrup
• Excellent horsemanship
• All of the above

What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia in the 1200's?

• There was significant increases in trade and travel.
• Many tribes and peoples had to change their religions.
• Trade was very dangerous along the Silk Road.
• The Feudal System became stronger.

How were the Mongols able to subdue such vast areas?

• Superior military skills.
• Superior military strategies.
• Employed psychological warfare.
• All of the above

What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

• They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
• They had more equality than surrounding peoples
• Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
• They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion 

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo