Mongols Key Terms

Question 1

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

Answer 1

Genghis Khan

Question 2

True or False: The Mongols were primarily a sedentary agricultural society.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What was the primary military strategy used by the Mongols?

Answer 3

Mobility and speed in cavalry tactics

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from __________ to Europe.

Answer 4

East Asia

Question 5

What year is commonly associated with the establishment of the Mongol Empire?

Answer 5

1206

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a factor in the Mongol conquests? A) Superior horsemanship B) Use of gunpowder C) Psychological warfare D) Adaptability

Answer 6

B) Use of gunpowder

Question 7

What was the significance of the Silk Road during the Mongol Empire?

Answer 7

It facilitated trade and cultural exchange across Asia and Europe.

Question 8

True or False: The Mongols promoted religious tolerance throughout their empire.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was the name of the Mongol code of laws?

Answer 9

Yassa

Question 10

Who succeeded Genghis Khan as the leader of the Mongol Empire?

Answer 10

Ogedei Khan

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The Mongols used __________ as a means of communication across their vast empire.

Answer 11

relay stations

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which city was famously sacked by the Mongols in 1258? A) Beijing B) Baghdad C) Constantinople D) Samarkand

Answer 12

B) Baghdad

Question 13

What was the primary reason for the Mongolian expansion into Europe?

Answer 13

Desire for wealth and resources

Question 14

True or False: The Mongol Empire was unified under one language and culture.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What was the role of women in Mongol society?

Answer 15

Women had significant rights and could manage households and businesses.

Question 16

Who was the famous traveler that documented the Mongol Empire in the 13th century?

Answer 16

Marco Polo

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Mongols are known for their __________ warfare tactics, which included feigned retreats.

Answer 17

psychological

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of Mongol governance? A) Centralized bureaucracy B) Feudal system C) Tribal confederations D) Absolute monarchy

Answer 18

C) Tribal confederations

Question 19

What were the Mongols’ main livestock animals?

Answer 19

Horses and camels

Question 20

True or False: The Mongols had a significant impact on the cultures they conquered.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What was the impact of the Mongol Empire on trade?

Answer 21

It enhanced trade across Asia and Europe, leading to increased cultural exchange.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The Mongol Empire eventually fragmented into several __________ after the death of Genghis Khan.

Answer 22

khanates

Question 23

What was the Pax Mongolica?

Answer 23

A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire that facilitated trade.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which khanate was established in the western part of the Mongol Empire? A) Yuan B) Golden Horde C) Ilkhanate D) Chagatai

Answer 24

B) Golden Horde

Question 25

Who was Tamerlane and what was his relation to the Mongols?

Answer 25

Tamerlane was a conqueror who claimed descent from Genghis Khan and sought to restore the Mongol Empire.

Question 26

What was one of the most significant military innovations attributed to the Mongols?

Answer 26

The use of composite bows

Question 27

Ju Yuanzhang was a poor peasant responsible for starting the Ming Dynasty

Answer 27

True

Question 28

This event was brought to the trade network which greatly devastated and impacted regions such as economic problems, fleas on livestock. What has caused all this?

Answer 28

Plague

Question 29

This Italian explorer made a travel log of Asia creating interest to go there. Who was this explore?

Answer 29

Marco Polo

Question 30

There was a social hierarchy in Mongolian society but not just the the top ranks, _____ also prospered

Answer 30

Merchants

Question 31

The social hierarchy of Mongol society, scholar Gentry were prevented from taking positions and got rid of ______

Answer 31

Tests

Question 32

Artisans in social hierarchy were

Answer 32

Bolstered and protected

Question 33

Conquered territories were killed unless they payed _______

Answer 33

Tribute

Question 34

Temujin also known as Chinggis when was little was imprisoned in a clan but later escaped

Answer 34

True

Question 35

The Mongols had great weapons such as____

Answer 35

Lances, hatchets, and maces

Question 36

The mongols had a great interest in arts and learning of their conquered people

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What did Mongolian do to Russia that was so bad?

Answer 37

Crops were given up by Peasants and farmers were made serfs to the land

Question 38

What famous city was destroyed by the Mongols that killed 800,000 people and ended the Abbasid?

Answer 38

Baghdad

Question 39

A Mongol military unit of 10000 troops

Answer 39

Tumens

Question 40

How were Chinese people treated by Mongols?

Answer 40

Chinese were forbade to learn Mongol script and Mongols couldn't marry ethnic Chinese

Question 41

Mongol society was matriarchal

Answer 41

False

Question 42

Was footbinding done by Mongolians?

Answer 42

No

Question 43

Many siege weapons like ____, ______, and _______ were developed

Answer 43

Rams, catapults, and exploding balls

Question 44

Who was Chabi?

Answer 44

The wife of Kublai Khan

Question 45

The White Lotus society was

Answer 45

A religious and political movement that emerged in China

Question 46

Batu Khan was

Answer 46

The founder of the golden horde

Question 47

What did Chinggis Khan conquer?

Answer 47

Xi Xia and Song Empire

Question 48

Batu Khan of Golden Horde conquered_____

Answer 48

Russia

Question 49

Timur conquered_______, _______,_______ and _________

Answer 49

Persia, India, Fertile crescent, and Southern Russia