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

• Lost many battles

• Moved to China

Who was Kublai Khan?

• Genghis' son

• Genghis' grandson

• Another major ruler of the Mongol empire

• Ruler of Japan

The Mongols created the world's largest empire

• True

• False

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