2.2 Understanding the Mongol Empire

What was a significant sign at Temujin's birth according to legend?

• He was holding a blood clot

• He was silent

• He was born during a storm

• He was laughing

How did Genghis Khan initially unify the Mongol tribes?

• By religious conversion

• By marrying into other tribes

• Through diplomacy and alliances

• Through force only

What was the primary weapon used by the Mongols during their conquests?

• Bow

• Sword

• Spear

• Axe

What was a key factor in the Mongol military's success?

• Strategic organization

• Numerical superiority

• Use of cavalry only

• Advanced technology

Which dynasty did Kublai Khan establish in China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the Pax Mongolica?

• A period of great conflict

• A period of relative peace and prosperity

• A famous battle

• A peace treaty

What was the primary benefit of the Mongol control over the Silk Roads?

• Isolation of China

• Decreased trade costs

• Increased safety and trade flow

• Reduction in cultural exchanges

How did the Mongols influence trade across Eurasia?

• By restricting trade to certain routes

• By monopolizing all trade goods

• By taxing all trade heavily

• By enhancing safety and infrastructure

What script did the Mongols adopt for their language from a conquered people?

• Arabic script

• Uyghur script

• Cyrillic script

• Latin script

What led to the rapid decline of the Mongol Empire?

• Economic collapse

• Loss in a major battle

• Internal strife and division

• Invasion by another empire