2321-U3-The Mongols

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.
• HIt 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.

What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?

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

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo

What animal was greatly valued by the Mongol culture and helped them be successful on the battlefield?

• Cow
• Pig
• Horse
• Elephant

Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?

• Trade along the Silk Road increased.
• Islam's influence expanded into China.
• The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.
• Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.

Which did the Mongols NOT do?

• Destroyed whole villages that fought back

• Spread across and united almost all of Asia

• Forced nomadic way of life on conquered people

• Established a peaceful period of trade known as Pax Mongolica

What is one of Genghis Khan's achievements?

• Unified Mongolia
• Migrated to Africa
• He Attacked The Brazilian Empire
• He Attacked the Roman Empire

The Mongols were originally members of _____.

• Nomadic Tribes
• Settled Tribes
• Farming Communities
• a basketball team

Only the strong survived in Ancient Mongolia, because of the harsh geography of the ______.

• Rivers
• Mountains
• Plains
• Steppes