Mongol Empire

These mountains, nicknamed the "Stone Belt," divide Europe and Asia

• Ural Mountains

• Himalayas

• Tien Shan Mountains

• Eurasian Steppe

What are portable Mongolian homes called?

• yurts

• manors

• tepees

• fiefs

According to the Mankind documentary, Genghis Khan conquered more land in ______ years than the Romans did in 400 years.

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 100

According to the Mankind documentary, what was the key to Genghis Khan's success?

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Which animal helped the Mongols transport heavy loads through the desert?

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One threat to the survival of their sheep and goats were ______ who generally attacked the young but were also known to threaten adult animals.

• wolves

• bears

• disease

• cold weather conditions

What dangers do pastoral nomads face?

• heavy snows, ice and droughts

• the spread of disease among their livestock

• not having a stable food supply

• famine, disease and bad weather

Who travels to find land where their animals can graze?

• City dwellers

• Farmers

• Hunter-gatherers

• Pastoral Nomads

This is a huge stretch of grasslands

• Himalayas

• Taklamakan Desert

• Ural Mountains

• Eurasian Steppe

This is the world's highest mountain range and is home to Mount Everest

• Tien Shan Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Eurasian Steppe

• Himalayas