4.3 The Mongols in China

What skills were the Mongolian people historically known for?

• Horseback Riding

• War-waging

• Steel-making

• Economics/Finances

Which statement is not true regarding Mongolian daily life?

• They lived in tribes

• Raised herds of cattle, goats, sheep, and horses

• They followed their herds as they grazed the steppes

• They established large settlements with huge buildings

Which statement is not true regarding Temujin?

• Born in the 1160's

• Elected "Genghis Khan" in a 1206 meeting of Mongolian tribal leaders

• Brought together a Mongol law code

• Gave Marco Polo special status in his country for 16 years

How did Genghis Khan consolidate power?

• Brought together a Mongol Law Code

• Made a group of Tribal Chiefs to plan military conquest

• Unified all trade in Mongolia

• Allowed a foreigner to rule Yangchow

What made the Mongol army the most skilled of its time?

• Made up of 100,000+ soldiers

• Soldiers were broken into well-trained groups

• Officers were chosen by ability rather than family ties

• Soldiers were well-paid

What was the first step in Genghis Khan's building of an empire?

• 1211 invasion of Northern China

• Invasion of Silk Road

• Conquering the people of the Steppes

• New Wealth and New Soldiers

What was the second step in Genghis Khan's building of an empire?

• 1211 invasion of Northern China

• Invasion of Silk Road

• Conquering the people of the Steppes

• New Wealth and New Soldiers

What was the third step in Genghis Khan's building of an empire?

• 1211 invasion of Northern China

• Invasion of Silk Road

• Conquering the people of the Steppes

• New Wealth and New Soldiers

What was the fourth step in Genghis Khan's building of an empire?

• 1211 invasion of Northern China

• Invasion of Silk Road

• Conquering the people of the Steppes

• New Wealth and New Soldiers

How did the Mongols conquer areas without fighting?

• Performing acts of Terror (attacking/robbing/burning cities)

• Giving financial stimulus packages

• Forging Economic bonds through trade

• Spreading their religion, winning new converts