AP World History: Mongol Quiz

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Attila the Hun

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

Which region did Genghis Khan conquer first?

• Xi Xia (Western Xia)

• Persia

• China

• Mongolia

What was the capital city of the Mongol Empire?

• Karakorum

• Kyoto

• Samarkand

• Beijing

Which famous Mongol general led the invasions of Europe?

• Attila the Hun

• Subutai

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

Which city did the Mongols capture and destroy in 1258, leading to the end of the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Mecca

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Cairo

What was the primary reason for the success of the Mongol conquests?

• Superior military tactics and strategies

• Advanced weaponry and technology

• Large and well-trained army

• Effective diplomatic alliances

Which Chinese dynasty was overthrown by the Mongols in 1279?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was the impact of the Mongol Empire on trade and communication?

• The Mongol Empire had a positive impact on trade and communication.

• The Mongol Empire had a negative impact on trade and communication.

• The Mongol Empire had no impact on trade and communication.

• The Mongol Empire had a minimal impact on trade and communication.

Which European explorer visited the court of Kublai Khan?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

What was the significance of the Pax Mongolica?

• The Pax Mongolica had no significant impact on trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road.

• The Pax Mongolica facilitated trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, leading to economic growth and the spread of ideas and technologies.

• The Pax Mongolica led to increased conflicts and wars along the Silk Road, hindering economic growth and cultural exchange.

• The Pax Mongolica led to the decline of trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, resulting in economic stagnation and the isolation of societies.