(U2) The Mongols

The name "Genghis Khan" means...

• Universal King/Ruler

• Untouchable King/Ruler

• Undefeated King/Ruler

• Unique King/Ruler

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

• True

• False

What was the most influential effect of the Mongol Empire on world history?

• Increased trade

• Military Tactics

• Spread of the Plague

• Religious tolerance

What Political element did the Mongols borrow from the Chinese?

• Confucianism

• Bureaucracy

• The Silk Road

• Medicine

The Mongols viewed all conquered peoples as equals.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

What was the name of the Italian explorer/merchant that lived in their capital city for 7 years and wrote much of the history know about the Mongols.

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Genghis Khan

• Ibn Battuta

Which was NOT an effect of the Mongols on Eurasia?

• Forced societies to become organized

• Increased cultural exchange between Europe and Asia

• Over 40 million people died

• The spread of Mongol religious beliefs

The Mongol Empire collapsed because of...

• Poor leadership of Genghis Khan's descendants

• Spread of new diseases

• A serious drought

• The decrease of trade in the Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire effected Europe and Asia in all these ways EXCEPT...

• United All of China for the first time under one rule

• Brought Europe out of Isolation

• Increased trade between Europe and Asia

• Decrease the amount of death and disease in Europe and Asia