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WorksheetsThe Mongol Empire
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Where was Mongolia in relation to China?
a)
north of China
b)
south of China
c)
near Tibet
d)
on the islands
2.
What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?
a)
They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
b)
They had more equality than surrounding peoples
c)
Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
d)
They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion
3.
Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?
a)
Empress Wu
b)
Genghis Khan
c)
Confucius
d)
Marco Polo
4.
What was one reason why Genghis Khan was so fierce?
a)
He was really mean
b)
He was well trained in combat
c)
He led the capture of China, Central Asia, & Persia
d)
He killed many of his followers who did not listen
5.
How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis?
a)
his son
b)
his grandson
c)
his brother
d)
his wife
6.
Kublai continued his grandfather's quest for land by capturing all but
a)
Japan
b)
Tibet
c)
the rest of China
d)
Southeast Asia
7.
Batu Khan, another grandson, continued his grandfathers quest for land by invading
a)
Africa
b)
America
c)
Australia
d)
Europe
8.
In Europe, the Mongols led by Batu became known as the
a)
"savage beasts"
b)
"Golden Horde"
c)
"Horsemen"
d)
"vikings"
9.
Besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, & Europe, what other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years?
a)
northern coast of Africa
b)
Japan
c)
England
d)
Russia
10.
Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road. This characterizes
a)
Chaos and mayhem of battle
b)
Results of Pax Mongolica
c)
A period of good luck.
d)
Development of canal system.
11.
What factors contributed to the rise of the Mongol Empire?
a)
Leadership of Genghis Khan
b)
Use of the Stirrup
c)
Excellent horsemanship
d)
All of the above
12.
Which of the following was a result of the peace in Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries under Mongol rule?
a)
Trade along the Silk Road increased.
b)
Islam's influence expanded into China.
c)
The four khanates rejoined to form one empire.
d)
Vietnam and Japan were annexed as part of China.
13.
What effect did the Mongols have on the Silk Road?
a)
The Mongols raised travel taxes, decreasing trade.
b)
The Mongols raided travelers all the time, decreasing trade.
c)
The Mongols made travel tax-free, increasing trade.
d)
The Mongols made it safer, increasing trade.
14.
Kublai Kahn united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty.
a)
Ming
b)
Song
c)
Qin
d)
Yuan
15.
What led to the overthrow of the Mongols?
a)
a partnership with Japanese allies
b)
growing opposition to the rule of foreigners
c)
fear of a isolated society
d)
dislike of the rule of Genghis Khan
16.
After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________.
a)
states
b)
counties
c)
Khans
d)
Khanates
17.
Why did the Mongols terrorize people?
a)
To spread fear, thus making them more likely to surrender without a fight
b)
To make them fight for their lives
c)
To make other people talk about them, and write about them in books
d)
They only terrorized people after they conquered them.
18.
Only the strong survived in Ancient Mongolia, because of the harsh geography of the ______.
a)
Rivers
b)
Mountains
c)
Plains
d)
Steppes
19.
Some Characteristics of Mongolian Governance and administration include
a)
Development of a Tribute System.
b)
Establishment of Safe Trade along Silk Road.
c)
Created an empire from Eastern Europe to Pacific Coast of Asia.
d)
All of the above
20.
How do we know that diversity was an important part of the Mongol Empire? (1200-1350)
a)
The Mongols made everyone follow the religion of Genghis Khan.
b)
The Mongol Empire ruled peoples from China, Russia, Eastern Europe, and India
c)
They conquered and slaughtered many men.
d)
They practiced psychological warfare.
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