Mongolian Diet - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The transcript discusses the diet and food practices of the Mongols, highlighting their reliance on meat, milk, and unique preparation methods like drying meat and making blood sausages. It also covers their hunting practices, including the use of animals and birds of prey. The Mongol nobility's feasting habits are contrasted with the harsh diet of slaves. The organization of large-scale hunts involving thousands of men and various animals is described, showcasing the Mongols' strategic hunting techniques.

What was a key component of the Mongol diet that contributed to their rapid military advances?

• Grains and vegetables

• Dried meat and blood sausages

• Fruits and nuts

• Fish and seafood

How did the Mongols preserve the blood of animals during slaughter?

• By boiling it

• By using salt

• By slicing the stomach

• By cutting the neck

What was the diet of Mongol slaves primarily composed of?

• Dried meat and mare's milk

• Dirty water and short-tailed rats

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Grains and legumes

How many men did Kublai Khan's brothers bring for the hunting expeditions?

• 15,000 each

• 10,000 each

• 5,000 each

• 20,000 each

Which animals were used to scare out small animals during hunts in forests?

• Mastiffs

• Cheetahs

• Birds of prey

• Lions