2.2 -- The MONGOL Empire, Explained

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Temujin

• Ogedei Khan

• Batu Khan

What was the Mongol Empire's reputation that contributed to their military success?

• Their advanced naval fleet

• Their reputation for brutality

• Their diplomatic skills

• Their architectural achievements

What was the name of the period of peace under Mongol rule?

• Pax Romana

• Pax Mongolica

• Pax Britannica

• Pax Sinica

Which dynasty did Kublai Khan establish in China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the primary weapon of choice for the Mongol military?

• Sword

• Spear

• Bow

• Crossbow

What system did the Mongols use to facilitate communication across their empire?

• Pony Express

• Yam System

• Silk Road

• Imperial Post

Which script did the Mongols adapt for their written language?

• Latin Script

• Cyrillic Script

• Uyghur Script

• Arabic Script

What was a significant consequence of the Mongol Empire's cultural transfers?

• The decline of trade routes

• The spread of medical knowledge to Western Europe

• The isolation of Eurasian cultures

• The destruction of all written records

Which city did the Mongols destroy in 1258, marking the end of a major empire?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Baghdad

• Cairo

What was one of the reasons for the prosperity of the Silk Roads under Mongol rule?

• The construction of new sea routes

• The unification of the trade routes under one state

• The decline of European trade

• The invention of the compass