The Mongolian Empire

What was the purpose of the postal system called Yam established by Genghis Khan?

• To collect taxes from the Mongolian citizens

• To strengthen communication within the Mongol Empire

• To train Mongolian warriors in archery and swordsmanship

• To distribute food supplies to the nomadic tribes

How did the Mongol children adapt to the natural conditions they lived in?

• By learning agricultural techniques

• By studying religious texts

• By training in horsemanship, archery, and swordsmanship

• By attending formal schools

What was the primary food source for the Mongols?

• Vegetables and fruits

• Meat and milk

• Grains and legumes

• Fish and seafood

What role did Mongolian women play in the division of labor?

• They were responsible for hunting and providing food

• They undertook tasks such as cooking, tent building, and collecting

• They trained the children in horsemanship and warfare

• They managed the postal system called Yam

What did Genghis Khan abolish to suppress the traditional causes of tribal warfare?

• The selling and kidnapping of women

• Inherited aristocratic titles

• Livestock theft

• The enslavement of any Mongol

Which of the following was NOT a reform introduced by Genghis Khan?

• Conducting a regular census

• Lowering taxes

• Allowing freedom of religion

• Establishing a centralized banking system

What was unique about Genghis Khan's army when they reached the doorstep of Yinchuan, the Xi Xia capital?

• They were outnumbered by the Xi Xia army

• They had superior weaponry

• They brought their families with them

• They had no intention to loot the city

What was one of the signature tactics of the Mongols during their conquests?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Siege warfare with false retreats

• Naval blockades

• Underground tunneling

What was the Mongol approach to taxes and pricing?

• High taxes and fixed pricing

• No taxes and random pricing

• Cheap pricing and low taxes

• Random taxes and government-controlled pricing

How did the Mongols view religious matters?

• They were strict and imposed their own beliefs.

• They were relaxed and tolerant.

• They were indifferent and uninvolved.

• They were hostile towards other religions.