Ted Ed Genghis Khan TY

What was Genghis Khan known for?

• Promoting peace and harmony

• Waging unstoppable conquests

What was the name of Genghis Khan at birth?

• Attila

• Temüjin

How many men today are estimated to be descended from Genghis Khan?

• 1 in every 200

• 1 in every 500

What was the main reason for the destruction of Baghdad by Hulagu Khan?

• To loot the city's treasures

• As a punishment for the Kalif's refusal to surrender

What was the impact of Mongol rule on the Silk Road?

• It made the Silk Road flourish once more

• It had no effect on the Silk Road

What was Genghis Khan's stance on religious tolerance?

• He banned all forms of religion

• He practiced religious tolerance

What was the main reason for the devastation of Kievan Rus by the Mongols?

• To bring the region into the Dark Ages

• To establish a new kingdom

What was the main benefit of the Mongol Empire's rule according to the text?

• Imposition of heavy taxes

• Establishment of universal rule of law

What was the legacy of Genghis Khan's descendants according to the text?

• They were all forgotten in history

• They could be found among the ruling nobility all over Eurasia

What was the main argument in defense of Genghis Khan's actions in the text?

• He was unexceptional for his time

• He had no regard for human life