Quiz on Pre-Islamic Turks

When do scholars hypothesize that Proto-Turkic was first spoken?

• 500 BCE

• 1000 CE

• 3000-500 BCE

• 552 CE

The earliest clear reference to the Turks appears in which historical source?

• Greek texts

• Chinese records

• Arabic chronicles

• Roman manuscripts

Which ancient nomadic group is often considered a precursor to the Turkic and Mongolic peoples?

• Huns

• Xiongnu

• Scythians

• Persians

The homeland of the earliest Turks is believed to be located in:

• Anatolia

• Mongolia and southern Siberia

• Central Asia

• Persia

The Turkic peoples became prominent in history around which century?

• 3rd century BCE

• 6th century CE

• 1st century BCE

• 10th century CE

The Xiongnu were primarily known for their:

• Naval conquests

• Agrarian society

• Steppe empire

• Religious influence

The primary enemy of the Xiongnu Empire was:

• The Byzantines

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

• The Persian Empire

The Turkic Empire is often described as a:

• Trade-tribute empire

• Maritime empire

• Agricultural state

• Theocratic empire

The Xiongnu political structure included:

• A democratic council

• A powerful central bureaucracy

• A tribal confederation under a supreme leader

• Elected monarchs

The Turkic Khaganate's ruling elite originated from which clan?

• Ashina

• Gokturk

• Sogdian

• Uighur