Genghis Khan and the Yuan Dynasty Quiz

Who was Genghis Khan?

• A Chinese philosopher

• The founder of the Mongol Empire

• A famous Buddhist monk

• The first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty

What does the name “Genghis Khan” mean?

• Son of Heaven

• Great Warrior

• Universal Leader

• Horse Master

What tragic event happened to Genghis Khan when he was 9 years old?

• He was kidnapped

• He became emperor

• His father was killed

• He conquered China

What advantage did Mongol warriors have in battle?

• Advanced gunpowder weapons

• Powerful chariots

• Arrows that could pierce armor from 200 yards

• Giant war elephants

What extreme survival method did Mongols use while riding for days?

• Eating tree bark

• Drinking rainwater

• Surviving off the blood of their horses

• Hunting birds mid-flight

By the time of Genghis Khan’s death in 1227, which area was under Mongol control?

• Southern China

• All of India

• Northern China

• Western Europe

Who founded the Yuan Dynasty in China?

• Genghis Khan

• Confucius

• Kublai Khan

• Li Shimin

What made the Yuan Dynasty different from other Chinese dynasties?

• It had no emperor

• It was ruled by foreigners (the Mongols)

• It banned Confucianism

• It was democratic

How did the Chinese feel about Mongol rule?

• They welcomed the changes

• They admired Mongol culture

• They resented the Mongols and saw them as uncivilized

• They were indifferent

What did Kublai Khan do to maintain control over the Chinese population?

• Allowed Confucian scholars to govern

• Outlawed Buddhism

• Allowed Chinese customs but kept power with the Mongols

• Gave the Chinese equal rights in government