Early Mongols Quiz

The early Mongols primarily lived in the (a)   .

• Amazon rainforest
• Central Asian steppe
• Sahara desert
• Rocky Mountains

What type of weapon is a canon considered?

• Melee weapon

• Siege weapon

• Handheld weapon

• Naval weapon

What was the basis for military positions under Genghis Khan?

• Family connections

• Wealth

• Merit

• Age

What was not a factor in determining military positions under Genghis Khan?

• Merit

• Family

• Loyalty

• Skill

Which leader is known for creating a merit-based military system?

• Genghis Khan

• Hannibal

• Attila the Hun

• Charlemagne

Which regions were unified under the Mongol rule during the Pax Mongolica?

• Europe and Africa

• China, India, Central Asia, Muslim Middle East, Russia

• North and South America

• Australia and Oceania

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

• Decreased trade

• Increased trade

• No change in trade

• Trade was banned

What was the primary benefit of the Mongols policing the roads?

• Increased military presence

• Safer travel and increased trade

• More tolls collected

• Faster travel times

Which statement is true about the new leaders of the Mongol Empire?

• They were stronger than Genghis Khan

• They were not as strong as Genghis Khan

• They expanded the empire significantly

• They maintained the empire's unity

The diversity of the Mongol Empire (a)   its stability.

• It made the empire more stable
• It had no effect on stability
• It weakened the empire's stability
• It led to stronger alliances