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

Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

• Empress Wu
• Genghis Khan 
• Confucius
• Marco Polo

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.

Who was Kublai Khan?

• Genghis' son

• Genghis' grandson

• Another major ruler of the Mongol empire

• Ruler of the Yuan dynasty in China

The period of 100 years of peace in the Mongolian empire was known as...

• Pax Romana

• Pax Mongolica

• Peaceful Mongolia

• None of the above

Where did the Mongolians live ?

• Vast plains to the north of china

• Vast plains to the south of china

• Vast plains to the west of china

• Vast plains to the east of china

Who was the European traveler that served Kublai Khan?

• Genghis Khan

• Marco Polo

• Genghis Polo

• Pope Urban II