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Mongols

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This map shows the _________ empire
a)
Mongol
b)
Tong
c)
Khan
d)
Byzantine
2.

This is the vast grassland that stretches across Northern Asia

a)

Siberia

b)

Steppe

c)

Tibetan Plateau

d)

Ethiopian Highlands

3.

The ___________________ was largely key to the Mongols success. It provided transportation and food

a)

Cow

b)

Lizard

c)

Horse

d)

Ox

4.

What is true about the boundaries of the Mongol Empire?

a)

It included North and South America

b)

It was very small compared to other empires.

c)

It stretched across Europe and Asia.

d)

It was never peaceful or stable.

5.
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
6.

Around 1200 CE, this person unified the Mongol Empire

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Confucius

d)

Marco Polo

7.
What was Genghis Khan's real name?
a)
Temujin
b)
Zheng-He
c)
Xiao-Na
d)
Choujin
8.

Where was the home of the Mongols in relation to China?

a)

North of China

b)

South of China

c)

Near Tibet

d)

On the islands

9.
Spreading stories to increase panic in the local populace (people) is another example of
a)
Torture
b)
Psychological Warfare
c)
Self Actualization
d)
Individuality
10.
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.
11.

Genghis Khan died in 1227 CE. What happened after is death?

a)

His sons and grandsons continued his campaign of conquest

b)

The Monngol reign ended immediately

c)

The Mongols conquered North America

d)

The Chinese overthew the Mongols

12.

Eventually the Mongols would divided their empire into four regions or _______________

a)

Sects

b)

Divisions

c)

Khanates

d)

Territories

13.

True/False The Mongols rarely imposed thier beliefs or way of life on people the conquered. While ferocious in war, they were quire tolerant in peace.

a)

True

b)

False

14.
A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement.
a)
Pax Mongolica
b)
French Revolution
c)
Establishment of Feudal System
d)
Economic System of Manorialism
15.

In 1260, the grandson of Genghis Khan became the new ruler of Mongol Empire. His name was

a)

Gerald Khan

b)

Wu Khan

c)

Kublai Khan

d)

Amir Khan

16.

Kublai Khan etablished a new dyansty when he ruled over China. He called this dyansty the _____________

a)

Shang

b)

Yuan

c)

Song

d)

Tang

17.

________________ was allegedly the most famous European to viists China during years of Mongolian rule.

a)

Columbus

b)

Marco Polo

c)

John Wayne

d)

Tom Brady

18.

One of the most important weapons for the Mongols was the _____.

a)

Compound bow

b)

Gun

c)

Cannon

d)

Horse

19.
THE MONGOLS WERE LOOSELY GROUPED TRIBES OF _______________?
a)
Nomads
b)
Huns
c)
Christians
d)
Muslisms
20.

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 cavalry, 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

21.
The ________ was highly valued amongst the Mongols.
a)
ability to run
b)
farming techniques
c)
ability to fight
d)
ability to write
22.
Genghis Kahn wanted control of the ________ because of it's valuable trade. 
a)
capital of China
b)
Roman Empire
c)
horse chariot
d)
Silk Road
23.
How was trade along the Silk Road effected under the Mongol Empire?
a)
Mongols made them safer for merchants
b)
Mongols hated the trade routes
c)
It was unaffected
d)
Trade spread ideas not luxury goods
24.
The largest land empire the world has ever known?
a)
Ottoman Empire
b)
Tibetan Empire
c)
Yong Empire
d)
Mongol Empire
25.
The Chinese discoveries that made their way to Europe because of trade.
a)
gold, wheat, and camels
b)
steel, silk, compass and gunpowder
c)
milk, gold, and compasses
d)
steel, rudders, and porcelain
26.
The mongols are from where?
a)
Mongolia
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Korea
27.
What animal was greatly valued by the Mongol culture and helped them be successful on the battlefield?
a)
Cow
b)
Pig
c)
Horse
d)
Elephant
28.
Kublai Kahn united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty. 
a)
Ming 
b)
Song
c)
Qin
d)
Yuan 
29.
First Mongol ruler; known for his cruelty and fierce way of conquering civilizations
a)
Kublai Khan
b)
Japan
c)
Japanese Fuedalism
d)
Genghis Khan
30.
Tent like structure used by Mongols; portable yet large enough to live in
a)
Nomadic
b)
Khanbaliq
c)
Silk Road
d)
Yurt
31.

The name "Genghis Khan" means...

a)

Universal King/Ruler

b)

Untouchable King/Ruler

c)

Undefeated King/Ruler

d)

Unique King/Ruler

32.

Genghis Khan and the Mongols would ask cities/kingdoms to "Join the Empire or Die" before attacking.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The Mongols allowed conquered peoples to keep their religions and practice (most) of their beliefs.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The Mongol Empire achieved many things. One of the actions they were well-known for was...

a)

Low crime rates throughout the empire

b)

Peacefully accepting new territories into the empire

c)

Increasing trade with Africa

d)

Developing a new world religion

35.

The Mongol Empire controlled territory from Eastern Asia (China) all the way to Eastern Europe.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The Mongols were well known for their tolerance of many different faiths/religious practices.

a)

True

b)

False

37.
The Mongols were originally members of _____.
a)
Nomadic Tribes
b)
Settled Tribes
c)
Farming Communities
d)
a basketball team
38.

The mongol people were

a)

democratic

b)

nomadic

c)

feudalisitic

39.

Trade increased during this period

a)

Pax Mongolica

b)

Pax Romana

c)

Pax California

d)

Pax Greco

40.
Ghengis Khan and his son built which empire?
a)
The Han Dynasty
b)
The Ying Yang Empire
c)
The Mongol Empire
d)
The Ghengis Khan Dynasty
41.
What did Mongolia consist of?
a)
What does consist mean?
b)
Unknown citizens.
c)
They traveled alone.
d)
Tribes that were loosely joined together.
42.
What are steppes?
a)
It is another name for the Sahara Desert.
b)
The fabric created by the plants in the Sahara.
c)
Wide, rolling, grassy plains
d)
None of the above.
43.

Mongols main enemy.

a)

Japanese

b)

Chinese

c)

Australians

d)

Italians

44.

Path through Asia which provided opportunities for trade.

a)

Silk Road

b)

Yellowbrick Road

c)

Salt Road

d)

Sandy Road

45.

Genghis Khan's original name.

a)

Kublai

b)

Lee

c)

Temujin

d)

Marco

46.

The Mongols controlled twice as much territory as any other empire, ever.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The Mongols were expert...

a)

boat builders

b)

swimmers

c)

horse riders

d)

ninjas

48.

On which continent was gunpowder invented?

a)

Europe

b)

North America

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

49.

How many deaths are the Mongols estimated to be responsible for

a)

millions

b)

hundreds

c)

thousands

d)

they were nice people

50.

Even though the Mongols destroyed most cities they conquered,

a)

they begged the surviving citizens to travel with them after

b)

they gave food/water to those who survived the initial onslaught

c)

they expanded roads/trade routes

d)

they left the local leaders in power to rule