Mongol Empire: Governance and Challenges

The video covers the Mongol Empire's rise and governance, focusing on their military strategies, administration, and economic practices. It highlights the role of the darugachi in tax collection and the Mongols' communication system. Kublai Khan's reign is discussed, including his governance style and the challenges he faced. The video concludes with the decline of the Mongol Empire due to internal and external factors, leading to the rise of a new dynasty.

What was a key factor in the Mongol Empire's initial strength and expansion?

• Their continuous military campaigns

• Their advanced technology

• Their large population

• Their peaceful negotiations

What was the primary role of the 'darugachi' in the Mongol administration?

• To enforce cultural assimilation

• To collect taxes

• To manage trade routes

• To lead military campaigns

How did the Mongols ensure effective communication across their vast empire?

• By using smoke signals

• By employing local messengers

• By establishing a postal relay system

• By using carrier pigeons

What strategy did the Mongols use to incorporate skills from conquered peoples?

• They destroyed local industries

• They traded with local artisans

• They ignored local crafts

• They enslaved skilled craftsmen

What was the purpose of the diarchy system under Kublai Khan?

• To pair Mongol and Chinese officials

• To eliminate Chinese influence

• To simplify governance

• To promote Mongol culture

Why were the Mongols unsuccessful in their invasions of Japan?

• They lacked naval technology

• They were defeated by Japanese forces

• They were thwarted by natural disasters

• They withdrew due to internal conflicts

What was a major factor in the decline of the Mongol Empire?

• Internal peace

• Inability to expand further

• Lack of resources

• Overpopulation

What challenges did the Mongols face in China towards the end of their rule?

• Increased trade

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural assimilation

• Famine and disease

What led to the rise of a new dynasty in China after the Mongol rule?

• Economic stability

• Peasant rebellions

• Mongol military victories

• Foreign invasions

How did the Mongol Empire transform the regions they conquered?

• By enforcing strict laws

• By integrating foreign skills

• By transforming local cultures

• By maintaining isolation