Mongols Unit Quiz

Who was the ruler that united the nomadic tribes and ruled the largest empire in the world?

• Pope Constantine

• Genghis Khan

• Peter the Great

• Mr Bill

Who ruled the Mongols after the death of Genghis Khan?

• His wife

• His children

• His best friend

• A monk

How was Kublai Khan able to maintain control of the vast empire?

• Strong Military

• Demanding tribute from weaker rulers

• Choosing the most qualified and trusted people to help run the government

• Asking nicely for people to agree to it

Which of the following is true about Genghis Khan?

• He did not plan to go to war

• He wanted to destroy everyone he fought in battle

• He wanted to convert to Buddhism

• He was ruthless in battle but merciful once people surrendered

Which group of people conquered the land in pink?

• Byzantines

• Japanese

• Turks

• Mongols

What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe?

• Extension of Japanese culture

• Increase in trade and travel

• Adoption of Confucian ideas

• Development of a common religion

Which areas did the Mongols conquer and rule over?

• Brazil and Italy

• Africa

• China, Russia, and Persia

• United States

How far did the Mongols' influence spread?

• Asia

• Europe

• The Middle East

• All of the above

What was one effect on the Silk Road after the Mongols controlled it?

• No one traveled to China on the Silk Road

• Only bandits traveled on the Silk Road

• The Silk Road was safer for merchants and travelers

• None of these

What was the importance of Marco Polo's travels on Chinese technology and European trade?

• Chinese technology was shared with other countries once he returned home

• His stories of the exotic lands of China sparked interest in travel

• His stories made merchants want to get riches through trade

• All of the above