Mongol Empire Quiz

This Mongol conqueror’s name means “strong ruler.”

• Genghis Khan

• Gobi

• Marco Polo

• Steppes

The wide, grassy plains found in Central Asia are called what?

• Gobi

• Steppes

• Terror

• Marco Polo

What term describes violence meant to scare people into surrendering?

• Gobi

• Terror

• Marco Polo

• Steppes

Which vast desert was the site of a 1206 meeting of Mongol leaders?

• Gobi

• Steppes

• Terror

• Marco Polo

Who was the famous Italian traveler among the first Europeans to visit and write about China?

• Genghis Khan

• Gobi

• Marco Polo

• Steppes

Early in their history, Mongols were known for the ability to do what?

• Navigate the seas by mapping the stars.

• Grow wheat.

• Make fine jewelry and craft items for trade.

• Use horses for fighting.

Officers in Genghis Khan’s army were chosen for their what?

• Abilities

• Family ties

• Learning

• Wealth

The Mongol Empire was known as the largest _______ empire the world had ever known.

• Cultural

• Land

• Military

• Trade

By 1279, which Mongol ruler had completed the conquest of China?

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Marco Polo

Merchants flocked to Quanzhou because it was what?

• An official Chinese trade city.

• China’s main silk-producing city.

• The capital of the Yuan dynasty.

• Located on the Yellow River.