The Mongol Empire

What term describes someone who moves from place to place, usually following food supply or animals?

• Cattle herder

• Rancher

• Nomad

• City-goer

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

• Genghis

• King

• Daimyo

• Khan

What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

• United all Mongol tribes for the first time

• Defeated his enemies

• Promoted people based on merit

• All of the above

The Mongols created the world's largest empire

• True

• False

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

• Skilled horseback riders

• Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)

• Superior military strategies-luring the enemy

• All of the above

Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

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

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo

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

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

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.

After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________. 

• states
• counties
• Khans
• Khanates