After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________.

• Khanates

• Provinces

• Empires

• Territories

A pastoral nomad (pastoralist) makes a living by

• farming crops

• herding animals

• trading goods

• hunting wildlife

What was the primary reason for the Mongol Empire's rapid expansion?

• Brilliant military tactics

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Strong diplomatic relations

• Superior naval power

Why was the Mongol conquest of China more violent in the North than in the South?

• The Northern parts of China were more urbanized and militarized.

• The Southern parts had stronger defenses.

• The North had fewer resources to protect.

• The South was less populated.

What happened during the Pax Mongolica?

• Ideas and inventions spread with trade between Europe and China.

• The Mongol Empire expanded into Africa and the Americas.

• The Mongols established a strict isolationist policy.

• Cultural exchanges were limited to the Mongol tribes.

Kublai Khan was the grandson of

• Genghis Kahn

• Kublai Kahn

• Tamerlane

• Attila the Hun

The ________ was highly valued amongst the Mongols.

• ability to fight

• skill in archery

• knowledge of trade routes

• talent for diplomacy

Who succeeded Genghis Khan as the leader of the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Toghrul Khan

• Batu Khan

Genghis Khan united the Mongols and built an empire by combining

• a superior cavalry with a confederation of tribes and clans.

• a strong navy with advanced weaponry.

• diplomatic alliances with neighboring kingdoms.

• a large infantry with mercenary forces.

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Even though the Mongols destroyed most cities they conquered, what did they do?

• they expanded roads/trade routes

• they built new cities

• they stopped all trade

• they isolated their empire