Mongol Empire Quiz

What happened after Kublai Khan died?

• The Mongol Empire became stronger—split up and isolated.

• Mongol strength made western Europe into a new khanate.

• Mongol weakness made it easy for the Han Chinese to take over.

• The Mongol Empire split into 10 separate empires.

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of Möngke's achievements?

• He allowed extravagant spending, repaid debts, and standardized systems of measurement.

• He allowed extravagant spending, incurring more debt; he also standardized systems of measurement.

• He tightened rules on spending, repaid debts, and conducted a census.

Which of the following is true about Kublai Khan?

How did Ivan the Terrible change Rus'?

• He initiated a standing army, known as the streltsy.

• He developed a Russian parliament, known as the Zemsky Sobor.

• He oversaw the construction of a beautiful cathedral in Moscow, St. Basil’s.

• all of these

Why is Ivan III also known as Ivan the Great?

• He empowered the boyars to gain more control of their lands and act as princes in their own rights.

• He weakened the hold of Mongol rulers on northeaster Rus’ lands by refusing to pay Moscow's taxes.

• He refused the title of “Tsar” in order to show his great humility and devotion to the Catholic Church.

What happened during the Time of Troubles?

• A devastating famine killed about a third of the population of Russia.

• Several “False Dmitris” came forward as pretenders to the throne.

• Wars began with Sweden and Poland.

• all of these