Mongol Empire Quiz

Who were the Mongols?

• A nomadic group from central Asia

• A settled agricultural society in China

• A seafaring people from Japan

• A trading civilization from India

What was the primary reason the Mongols were able to build a vast empire quickly?

• Their advanced technology

• Their skills in horseback riding and warfare

• Their large population

• Their peaceful negotiations

What does the term "Genghis Khan" mean?

• Great warrior

• Strong ruler

• Wise leader

• Brave fighter

How did Genghis Khan organize the Mongol army?

• By social status

• By family lineage

• By skill and ability

• By age

What was the significance of the Gobi Desert meeting in 1206?

• It marked the beginning of the Mongol Empire

• It was a trade agreement with China

• It was a peace treaty with neighboring tribes

• It was a cultural exchange event

Who was the leader of the Mongol forces that first conquered other people of the steppes?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Timur

• Ogedei Khan

What was one of the main reasons the Mongols were able to conquer major civilizations?

• Their advanced technology

• Their large navy

• Their powerful army

• Their diplomatic skills

What did the Mongols learn from the Chinese that made them more frightening to their opponents?

• The use of horses in battle

• The use of gunpowder and the fire lance

• The construction of fortresses

• The art of negotiation

Which city did the Mongols capture in A.D. 1258?

• Cairo

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Jerusalem

How did the Mongols benefit economically from their conquests?

• By establishing new trade routes

• By taxing products traded along the Silk Road

• By building new cities

• By creating new currencies