TED-Ed: A day in the life of a Mongolian queen - Anne F. Broadbridge

Queen Boraqchin, the formidable khatun of the Golden Horde, manages her empire while her husband, Batu Khan, is away. On moving day, she oversees the relocation of her city, ensuring everything is in order. A rogue sheep leads her to a ewe in labor, which she assists. Afterward, she returns to finalize preparations for the journey. The procession includes her camp, other imperial camps, and the civilian city, all moving to a new location for the season.

What is Queen Boraqchin's role in the Golden Horde?

• She is responsible for trade negotiations.

• She is a spiritual leader.

• She manages the city and its seasonal movements.

• She is a warrior leading battles.

How does Boraqchin handle the rogue sheep that enters her yurt?

• She ignores it and continues with her tasks.

• She orders her servants to catch it.

• She personally catches it and later helps its mother give birth.

• She calls for a shepherd to take care of it.

What special items does Boraqchin ensure are protected during the move?

• The livestock and grains.

• The empire's treasury.

• Her husband's special reception yurt and portable throne.

• Her personal jewelry and clothes.

What does Boraqchin do when she realizes the ewe is in pain?

• She ignores it and continues with the move.

• She personally assists in the delivery of the lambs.

• She leaves it to the shepherds.

• She calls for a veterinarian.

Who follows Boraqchin in the procession after her camp?

• The foreign dignitaries.

• The army and their commanders.

• The second imperial camp led by another senior wife.

• The merchants and traders.