Genghis Khan and the Fall of the Khwarazmian Empire

What was one of the surprising aspects of Genghis Khan's leadership?

• He integrated former enemies into his command.

• He avoided any form of diplomacy.

• He never engaged in trade.

• He only trusted his family members.

What triggered the conflict between Genghis Khan and the Khwarazmian Empire?

• A failed marriage alliance.

• The execution of a Mongol trade caravan.

• A religious disagreement.

• A territorial dispute over China.

How did Genghis Khan initially respond to the execution of his trade caravan?

• He ignored the incident.

• He sent a diplomatic mission to seek justice.

• He formed an alliance with another empire.

• He immediately declared war.

What was the fate of the Khwarazmian governor who executed the Mongol trade mission?

• He fled to another empire.

• He became an ally of the Mongols.

• He was killed with molten metal poured into his eyes, mouth, and ears.

• He was pardoned by Genghis Khan.

What was the estimated death toll resulting from the actions of Muhammad II?

• Between 100,000 to 500,000 people.

• Between 2 to 15 million people.

• Less than 1 million people.

• Over 50 million people.