History Vs. Gengis Khan

Who is the defendant in 'History vs. Genghis Khan'?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

What was Genghis Khan's birth name?

• Temüjin

• Kublai

• Ogedei

• Batu

How did Genghis Khan view cities that rebelled after surrendering?

• Offered them a second chance

• Massacred them as a form of justice

• Ignored their rebellion

• Negotiated peace treaties

What significant change did Genghis Khan's unification bring to women in the Mongol ranks?

• They were allowed to join the army

• They controlled domestic affairs and could divorce

• They were given equal rights to men

• They were educated equally with men

What was the estimated number of people killed across Eurasia during the conquests of Genghis Khan and his descendants?

• About 10 million

• More than 50 million

• Up to 20 million

• Up to 40 million

How did the Golden Horde's Siege of Kaffa contribute to the spread of the Black Plague?

• By fleeing soldiers spreading it

• By burning infected areas

• By catapulting infected bodies over city walls

• By contaminating water supplies

What was a key practice of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan?

• Feudalism

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Religious tolerance

What was the fate of Baghdad under Hulagu Khan?

• It was spared and became a vassal state

• It was destroyed, including libraries and hospitals

• It flourished as a cultural hub

• It became the empire's capital

What impact did Mongol rule have on Kievan Rus?

• It saw the rise of democratic institutions

• It was left in the Dark Ages

• It became a major trade center

• It was unaffected by Mongol conquests

How many men today are descended from Genghis Khan?

• About 5 million

• About 10 million

• More than 20 million

• About 16 million