World History: The Rise of the Mongol Empire

The video explores the world in 1200, highlighting the Crusades, the decline of the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic Golden Age. It then focuses on the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan, detailing their military prowess and expansion. The Mongol Empire's fragmentation into khanates and its lasting impact on future empires are also discussed.

What was the status of Jerusalem after the Third Crusade?

• Destroyed

• Under Christian control

• Independent city-state

• Under Muslim control

Who was the leader that united the Mongol tribes in 1206?

• Kublai Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Temujin

• Batu Khan

What skills made the Mongol military formidable?

• Naval warfare

• Diplomacy

• Archery and horsemanship

• Siege tactics

Which city did the Mongols capture, marking the end of the Islamic Golden Age?

• Constantinople

• Cairo

• Baghdad

• Damascus

What was the nature of the Mongol Empire at its peak?

• Smallest empire

• Most technologically advanced empire

• Largest maritime empire

• Largest contiguous empire

Which dynasty controlled modern-day Mongolia and China after the Mongol Empire fragmented?

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What was the impact of the Mongol Empire on future Asian and Middle Eastern empires?

• Destroyed by Mongols

• Rooted in Mongol influence

• No impact

• Completely independent

Which khanate was located in Northwest Asia and Eastern Europe?

• Yuan Dynasty

• Ilkhanate

• Golden Horde

• Chagatai Khanate

What was the primary religion of the western khanates after conversion?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which empire eventually reconquered the Yuan Dynasty?

• Tang Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty