The Mongol Empire

Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

• north of China
• south of China
• near Tibet
• on the islands 

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

What was one reason why Genghis Khan was so fierce? 

• He was really mean
• He was well trained in combat
• He led the capture of China, Central Asia, & Persia
• He killed many of his followers who did not listen

How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis? 

• his son
• his grandson
• his brother
• his wife

Kublai continued his grandfather's quest for land by capturing all but

• Japan
• Tibet
• the rest of China
• Southeast Asia

Batu Khan, another grandson, continued his grandfathers quest for land by invading

• Africa
• America
• Australia 
• Europe

In Europe, the Mongols led by Batu became known as the

• "savage beasts"
• "Golden Horde"
• "Horsemen"
• "vikings"

Besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, & Europe, what other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years?

• northern coast of Africa
• Japan
• England
• Russia

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.