Mongols

Why did Genghis Khan attack and destroy the Muslim cities to the west?

• Because they did not respect him

• Because he wanted to take control of the Silk Road trade route

• Because he wanted to destroy the Muslim religion

• Because they killed the members of a Mongol trade delegation

• He had no reason

Genghis Khan was considered a cruel conqueror because he

• forced conquered people to become Muslim
• gave cities a chance to surrender
• brought southern China into the empire
• caused many people to be slaughtered

The Mongols lived to the North of what country?

• China
• Japan
• Russia
• Thailand

The Mongols were known for..

• Ability to ride horses well and to wage war.
• The ability to barbecue and hunt
• The ability to build houses and roads
• The ability to herd and hunt

A famous European traveler who went to China?

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Kahn

• George Washington

• Genghis Kahn