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Mongol Empire

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These mountains, nicknamed the "Stone Belt," divide Europe and Asia

a)

Ural Mountains

b)

Himalayas

c)

Tien Shan Mountains

d)

Eurasian Steppe

2.

What are portable Mongolian homes called?

a)

yurts

b)

manors

c)

tepees

d)

fiefs

3.

According to the Mankind documentary, Genghis Khan conquered more land in ______ years than the Romans did in 400 years.

a)

25

b)

50

c)

75

d)

100

4.

According to the Mankind documentary, what was the key to Genghis Khan's success?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which animal helped the Mongols transport heavy loads through the desert?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

One threat to the survival of their sheep and goats were ______ who generally attacked the young but were also known to threaten adult animals.

a)

wolves

b)

bears

c)

disease

d)

cold weather conditions

7.

What dangers do pastoral nomads face?

a)

heavy snows, ice and droughts

b)

the spread of disease among their livestock

c)

not having a stable food supply

d)

famine, disease and bad weather

8.

Who travels to find land where their animals can graze?

a)

City dwellers

b)

Farmers

c)

Hunter-gatherers

d)

Pastoral Nomads

9.

This is a huge stretch of grasslands

a)

Himalayas

b)

Taklamakan Desert

c)

Ural Mountains

d)

Eurasian Steppe

10.

This is the world's highest mountain range and is home to Mount Everest

a)

Tien Shan Mountains

b)

Ural Mountains

c)

Eurasian Steppe

d)

Himalayas

11.

The Mongols respected all ______, as long as the leaders prayed for them.

a)

parents

b)

warriors

c)

women

d)

religions

12.

How often do Mongolian queens move their campsites?

a)

twice a month

b)

once a year

c)

twice a year

d)

once a month

13.

What responsibilities does a Mongolian queen have?

a)

all of the animals

b)

all of the people

c)

all of the yurts

d)

flocks, families, and empire

14.

Who can be in the Mongol army?

a)

All men aged 15-70

b)

All people, any age

c)

Children as young as 3yo

d)

Anyone who isn't old, sick or hurt

15.

What characteristic did all Mongolian solders have?

a)

absolute obedience

b)

insubordination

c)

fear

d)

pride

16.

This word describes their belief in many gods and spirits

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

c)

peaceful

d)

frightening

17.

The Mongol Empire was the largest ________ land empire.

a)

contiguous

b)

Eurasian

c)

steppe

d)

grass

18.

This is the number of deaths that Genghis Khan is said to be responsible for:

a)

40 million

b)

4 million

c)

400 thousand

d)

40 thousand

19.

The sky god who commanded Genghis Khan to conquer the world:

a)

Tenggeri

b)

Amun-Ra

c)

Zeus

d)

Enlil

20.

This is Genghis Khan's birth name:

a)

Temujin

b)

Chinggis Khan

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Khan

21.

Which word means "a group of people who all travel in the same direction"?

a)

caravan

b)

oasis

c)

Silk Road

d)

bandits

22.

Who and what protected caravans on the Silk Road? (Choose two)

a)

Bandits

b)

Great Wall of China

c)

Mongolian warriors

d)

Deserts & Mountains

23.

What moved along the Silk Road? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Silk and Spices

b)

Buddhism

and Islam

c)

Gold and Glassware

d)

Horses and Gunpowder

24.

The Travels of Marco Polo shows that the ________ is more advanced than kingdoms in Europe.

a)

Mongol Empire

b)

People of Venice

c)

Roman Empire

d)

West African Empires

25.

Which three continents are shown on the Catalan Atlas of 1375?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia