According to John Green, the stereotypical image of the Mongols as barbarians is pretty much true.

• True

• False

The Mongol way of life can best be described as...

• pastoral.

• agricultural.

• sedentary.

• none of these

True or False: Everyday is the birthday of a descendant of Genghis Khan.

• True

• False

Genghis Khan believed that promotions should be based more on family relations than on merit.

• True

• False

Genghis Khan promoted loyalty amongst the people by rewarding the rich and punishing the poor.

• True

• False

Genghis Khan and his grandsons ruled an empire that included lands from all of the following regions EXCEPT:

• Mongolia

• India

• Persia

• Russia

Which of the following was NOT a military advantage of the Mongols?

• Fast tanks

• Siege warfare

• Mounted archers

• Gunpowder

Cities oftentimes chose not to resist the Mongols and surrendered willingly in order to escape being slaughtered.

• True

• False

It was said that trade was so valued by the Mongols that a man could walk from one end of the empire to the other with a _______________ without ever fearing being robbed.

• crown of jewels

• chest of treasure

• gold plate on his head

• coin-filled wagon

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the Mongols?

• The Mongols played a major role in the spread of the Black Death.

• The Mongol empire was one of the longest enduring empires in history.

• The Mongols were exceptionally tolerant of different religions.

• The Mongols were brutal conquerors who killed millions.