The Mongol Empire Quiz

What was the significance of the steppe to neighboring civilizations?

• It served as a land trade route

• It was home to nomadic peoples

• Both A and B

• None of these.

Who united the Mongols and became the Great Khan?

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Khan

• Temujin

• Genghis Khan

What was the name of the dynasty founded by Kublai Khan in China?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

Who was the famous Venetian trader who visited China during the Yuan Dynasty?

• Marco Polo

• Temujin

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

What impact did the Mongol Peace (known as Pax Mongolica) have on trade and travel?

• It made caravan routes across Central Asia safe

• It facilitated the spread of Chinese inventions

• It increased foreign contacts and trade

• All of these are correct.

Why did the Mongols employ foreigners rather than Chinese in high government offices?

• They believed foreigners were more trustworthy

• They wanted to prevent local loyalties

• They wanted to maintain their separate identity

• All of these are correct.

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road during Pax Mongolica?

• It was a route for military conquests

• It was a trade route connecting East and West

• It was a pilgrimage route for religious devotees

• None of the above

What was the impact of the Mongol Empire on the cultural exchange?

• It hindered cultural exchange

• It had no significant impact on cultural exchange

• It facilitated cultural exchange

• None of the above

What was the role of the Mongol Empire in the spread of the Black Death?

• The Mongols were responsible for starting it

• The Mongols were not affected by it

• The spread of it ended Pax Mongolica

• None of the above

What was the Mongols' strategy in warfare?

• They relied on brute force

• They used complex tactics and strategies

• They avoided direct combat

• All of the above