The Mongols

What is the stereotype associated with the Mongols?

• Brutal and bloodthirsty warriors

• Peaceful and diplomatic traders

• Intellectual and artistic patrons

• Religious and spiritual leaders

How did the Mongols conquer more land than the Romans?

• By using advanced military technology

• By forming alliances with other empires

• By utilizing their superior archery and horse riding skills

• By implementing effective diplomatic strategies

What is one claim made about the Mongols' impact on international law?

• They established the first global legal system

• They abolished all existing legal systems

• They had no influence on international law

• They only followed their own tribal laws

Why were pastoral nomadic groups like the Mongols more egalitarian?

• They believed in gender equality

• They had less resources to hoard and therefore shared more

• They were influenced by neighboring settled societies

• They were forced to be egalitarian by their leaders

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Ögedei Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Möngke Khan

What was the Mongols' primary military advantage?

• Advanced siege warfare tactics

• Superior numbers of soldiers

• Flying horses for aerial attacks

• Speed and archery skills

What was the impact of the Mongols on cross-Eurasian trade?

• They completely halted trade along the Silk Road

• They heavily taxed trade and restricted it to certain regions

• They promoted and protected trade, making it safer and more prosperous

• They monopolized trade and controlled all routes

What was one negative consequence of the Mongols' conquests?

• The destruction of entire cities and millions of deaths

• The loss of cultural diversity and artistic output

• The collapse of the Mongol Empire within a few decades

• The spread of diseases like the Black Death

What was the Mongols' attitude towards different religions?

• They forced everyone to convert to their own shamanistic beliefs

• They were intolerant and persecuted people of different religions

• They allowed religious freedom and supported diverse religious communities

• They only tolerated religions that aligned with their own

What is one reason why the Mongols are not considered great patrons of art and architecture?

• They lacked the resources to support artistic endeavors

• They believed art and architecture were unnecessary luxuries

• They focused more on military conquest than cultural development

• They were actually great patrons of art and architecture