Crash Course World History: The Mongols

What is one modern perspective on the Mongols' conquests?

• They were slow and ineffective.

• They conquered less land than the Romans.

• They created nations like Russia and Korea.

• They were known for their artistic achievements.

Why do nomads need to trade with settled people?

• They want to learn new farming techniques.

• They do not produce manufactured goods.

• They need to exchange goods for food.

• They produce many manufactured goods.

What was one reason for the egalitarian nature of pastoral societies?

• Abundance of resources.

• Both men and women needed to work for survival.

• Strict patriarchal systems.

• Nomads had no social structure.

What was Genghis Khan's original name?

• Ögedei

• Temüjin

• Möngke

• Kublai

How did Genghis Khan win the loyalty of the lower classes?

• By promoting them based on merit.

• By giving them land.

• By building schools for their children.

• By allowing them to keep their wealth.

Which of Genghis Khan's grandsons conquered the Song Dynasty in China?

• Batu Khan

• Möngke Khan

• Ögedei Khan

• Kublai Khan

What was one reason for the Mongols' military success?

• Speed and archery skills.

• Advanced technology.

• Strong navy.

• Large army size.

What system did the Mongols develop to increase communication?

• The Silk Road

• The telegraph

• The postal service

• The yam system

What was one negative impact of the Mongols' trade routes?

• Loss of agricultural knowledge

• Decrease in cultural exchange

• Spread of the Black Death

• Reduction in trade

What was one reason the Mongol Empire did not last?

• Failure to create a single political unit

• Lack of military strength

• Inability to trade

• Lack of cultural diversity