APWH Unit 2 Mongol Empire

What is the stereotype associated with the Mongols?

• Brutal and bloodthirsty warriors

• Peaceful and diplomatic traders

• Intellectual and artistic patrons

• Religious and spiritual leaders

Why were pastoral nomadic groups like the Mongols more egalitarian?

• They believed in gender equality

• They had less resources to fight over

• They were influenced by neighboring civilizations

• They were naturally more peaceful

What was the Mongols' primary military advantage?

• Advanced siege warfare tactics

• Superior numbers of soldiers

• Flying horses for aerial attacks

• Speed and archery skills

What was one consequence of the Mongols' tolerance of different religions?

• Religious conflicts within the empire

• Increased cultural exchange and diversity

• Conversion of all Mongols to a single religion

• Persecution of religious minorities

What was one negative aspect of the Mongols' conquests?

• Destruction of entire cities

• Promotion of artistic patronage

• Long-lasting political stability

• Preservation of cultural heritage

What is one reason why the Mongol Empire did not last?

• Internal conflicts among Mongol leaders

• Resistance from conquered civilizations

• Lack of resources and economic decline

• Invasion by a more powerful empire

What is one way the Mongols may have contributed to the spread of the Black Death?

• Intentional biological warfare

• Introduction of infected rats

• Trade routes that allowed disease transmission

• Lack of hygiene and sanitation practices

The Mongol empire is best characterized as ________.

• long lived but influential

• short lived but highly influential

• short lived and having little impact

• long lived but with little impact

Looking at the map, which of these remained unconquered by the Mongols?

• Korea and Japan

• Korea, India, and Japan

• India, and Japan

• Japan, India, and Tibet

The gers (yurts) were Mongol ________.

• passports

• swords

• political groups

• dwellings