Genghis Khan: Rise of the Mongol Empire

What was Genghis Khan's name before he became ruler?

• Kublai

• Temüjin

• Batu

• Tolui

What happened to Temüjin's father when he was a child?

• He was killed in battle

• He became emperor of China

• He abandoned his family

• He was poisoned by enemies

After his father's death, what happened to Temüjin's family?

• They ruled their tribe

• They moved to another country

• They were abandoned by their clan and left to survive alone

• They joined the Jin Dynasty

What event showed Temüjin's bravery and leadership as a young man?

• His escape from captivity

• His trip to China

• His friendship with Kublai Khan

• His trade with the Silk Road merchants

What was the name of Temüjin's chief wife?

• Sirin Hatun

• Börte

• Huang Jin

• Maria Antonieta

Draw the main skills of the Mongol army.

(Clue: It's an animal and a weapon)

Temüjin promoted soldiers based on m_ _ _ _ over noble birth.

(a)  

What was Genghis Khan's most important military reform?

• Creating a navy

• Building stone castles

• Using elephants in battle

• Dividing his army into units of 10, 100, 1000 and 10 000

The y _ _ _ _ ​ was a code of ​laws created by Genghis Khan to organize his growing empire.

(a)  

What helped the Mongol army move and communicate quickly?

• A system of relay stations with fresh horses

• Pigeon messengers

• Boats and canals

• Smooke signals