Quiz on the Mongol Conquest

Who was elected as Genghis Khan in 1206?

• Temüjin

• Genghis Khan

• Karakorum

• Abbasids

What was the capital city set up by Genghis Khan?

• Karakorum

• Beijing

• Samarkand

• Baghdad

What was the size of the Mongol army in 1227?

• About 130,000

• Less than 100,000

• Over 150,000

• Around 200,000

What did the Mongols primarily rely on for their military success?

• Large numbers

• Effective tactics

• Strong fortifications

• Advanced technology

What happened to the Mongol Empire after Genghis Khan's death?

• It remained united

• It was divided into khanates

• It expanded rapidly

• It collapsed immediately

Which dynasty did the Mongols attack in the 1260s?

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What was one of the reasons the Great Wall was built?

• To celebrate victories

• To protect against nomads

• To mark territory

• To promote trade

What did Genghis Khan do to the lands he conquered?

• Ignored them

• Brought them together

• Made them peaceful

• Gave them independence

Which area did Genghis Khan first invade?

• Northern China

• Persia

• Central Asia

• Western Europe

What year did Genghis Khan die?

• 1228

• 1226

• 1225

• 1227