Lesson 1.1 How the mongols kicked off modern histories

Question 1

What is the definition of an empire in historical terms?

Answer 1

A single political organization that controls multiple geopolitical territories under the authority of a single ruler

Question 2

Why is the Mongol Empire considered important for understanding the modern era, even though the modern era officially began in the 16th century?

Answer 2

The Mongols influenced the political and economic systems still in use today.

Question 3

What title was bestowed upon Temujin by the Mongol nobility in 1206?

Answer 3

Universal Ruler

Question 4

What strategy did the Mongols use to maintain control over their diverse territories, according to the script

Answer 4

Tolerance of diverse cultures and localized governance

Question 5

The Mongol Empire introduced a new method of empire building that focused on

Answer 5

Diversity and localization

Question 6

How did the Mongol Empire differ from some other empires in terms of religious tolerance?

Answer 6

They allowed and encouraged diverse religious beliefs.

Question 7

What was a key element of the Mongol Empire’s success in building a vast trade network

Answer 7

Investment in trade routes, changing laws to support merchants

Question 8

The Mongol empire is widely considered to be the beginning of globalization.

Answer 8

True