Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

What is Genghis Khan's birth name

• Temujin

• Genghis Khan

• Genghis

• George

(a)   was the clan Genghis Khan was born into (it means Blue Wolves)

Why did life on the Mongolian Steppes determine their way of life as pastoralists?

• because life on the steps was harsh and not well suited for farming

• because the steppes was a god and that god told them to

• because life on the steps was well suited for farming

Why did the Borjigin abandon Genghis Khan and his family to die?

• Because their father was killed and Mongols looked down on fatherless families

• Because their father was killed, but had 2 wives and that was illegal

• Because why not

• Because no other male in the Borjigin wanted to teach Genghis Khan how to shave

At age 16 Genghis Khan was married to his first wife and love of his life (a)   .

Why was the raid to rescue Borte after her kidnapping so important and life changing for Genghis Khan

• It would set him down a path of being a family man and farmer

• It was his first raid

• Genghis Khan developed a taste for human flesh

• It set Genghis Khan on the path of a warrior, and as a warrior a leader he would forever change the world

(a)   means universal ruler

What was so revolutionary about Genghis Khans rule?

• He promoted/appointed based on loyalty and achievement and his implementation of the great law

• He promoted/appointed based on family ties

• He promoted/appointed based on who paid him the most

• He supported human rights

The (a)   supported free trade and religious tolerance

Reasons for the Mongol invasion of China ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​

• Great wealth
• Access to money
• Trade from the Silk Road
• southern cotton
• Slavery