WorksheetsMongol Empire Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 41mins
Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes to conquer most of Asia and into Eastern Europe
true
false
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in human history
true
false
Where was the Mongol homeland in relation to China?
north of China
south of China
near Tibet
on the islands
Kublai Khan united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty.
Ming
Song
Qin
Yuan
The name "Genghis Khan" means...
Universal Leader/Ruler
Untouchable King/Ruler
Undefeated King/Ruler
Unique Leader/Ruler
Genghis Khan and the Mongols would ask cities/kingdoms to "Surrender or Die" before attacking.
True
False
How large was the Mongol Empire at its height?
6,000 miles
6,000,000 sq. miles
12,000 miles
12,000,000 sq. miles
This is the vast grassland that stretches across Northern Asia
Siberia
Steppe
Tibetan Plateau
Ethiopian Highlands
The Mongols were known for being _______________ or people who herd animals from place to place
Herbalists
Pastoralists
Tribalists
Nomadic wanderers
Genghis Khan died in 1227 CE. What happened after his death?
His sons and grandsons continued his campaign of conquest
The Monngol reign ended immediately
The Mongols conquered North America
The Chinese overthew the Mongols
Eventually the Mongols would divided their empire into four kingdoms or _______________
Sects
Divisions
Khanates
Territories
________________ was allegedly the most famous European to visit China during years of Mongol rule.
Columbus
Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Tom Brady
A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement under Mongol rule.
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.
True
False
What was the significance of the Silk Road during Mongol rule?
It facilitated trade and cultural exchange
It was a military route for conquests
It connected the Mongol capitals
It was a source of valuable resources
Which group of people thrived under Mongol rule?
Merchants
Farmers
Warriors
Religious leaders
When the Mongols conquered a region, they forced people to convert to a new religion.
True
False
What happened to the Empire after Genghis Khan died?
It was split into 4 "Khanates"
It was conquered by 4 other empires
It split into 4 separate kingdoms
It broke down and stopped existing as an empire
The Mongols under Hulagu destroyed which Middle Eastern city?
Medina
Baghdad
Damascus
Mecca
Where was the Golden Horde established?
China
India
Russia
Europe
Each of the following helped lead to the decline of the Mongol empire EXCEPT
government corruption
its invasion by the Japanese Samurai
local rebellions
lack of a system of succession that said who would serve as the next khan
What happened to weaken the Yuan Dynasty following Kubilai Khan's death? Check all that apply.
Family infighting for control
Famine
Floods
Invasion by Muslim Mamluks
How did Kublai Khan keep control over China? Check all that apply.
Promoted Chinese officials to high government positions
Promoted Mongols and foreigners to high government positions
Forced Mongol law on the Chinese people
Created a separate law code for Mongols and a separate law code for the Chinese
Which trade route connected the Mediterranean region with the Middle East and Asia?
Salt Path
Spice Route
Tea Trail
Silk Road
What is the Plague?
A contagious virus which impacts the Immune System
a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever, oozing blood, and formation of buboes, and sometimes an infection of the lungs
A viral Infection of the lungs only
A wound from Battle
How did the black death spread over the oceans
By Birds
Over trade routes
Missionary work
Captured fighters
How did the Plague spread
Soldiers returning from the Crusades
Rats on trading ships
Airborne, meaning spread through the air
Fleas who bit infected rats and then bit humans
One impact of the Plague
Doubled the Population of Europe
Killed 1/3 the population of
Had little to no effect on the population
Totally wiped out the Central Asian Population
Which class of people where most greatly impacted
Serfs
Priests
Nobles
Every Class
How did the Plague contribute to the decline of Feudalism
Stopped all legal reforms which gave power back to its original owners
Desperate need for workers and now workers could demand more rights
Gave more power to the clergy allowing them to gain more land and taxes
Killed off everyone in the Feudal system
How did people react to the Black Death
quarantine themselves
burn houses and villages to stop the spread
believed it was God's punishment
All of the above
What is the name of of the bacteria that caused the plague?
Rattus Rattus
Holius Crudius Pestis
Blackus Rattus Europus
Yersina Pestis
Who did people think was punishing them with the plague?
God
Pope
King
Devil
What was one of the consequences of the Black Death on the economy?
Increase in the influence of the church
Decline in trade
Surge in agricultural production
Expansion of European colonies
What was one of the effects of the Black Death on the social structure in Europe?
Increase in the power of the church
Rise of feudalism
Labor shortage and empowerment of peasants and serfs
Growth in trade and commerce
The Black Death almost completely ended feudalism and the power of the church declined.
True
False
