Mongol Empire Military Quiz

What reputation did the Mongol Empire have during its height?

• Economically prosperous

• Fearsome and invincible

• Peaceful and diplomatic

• Technologically advanced

What will the first episode of the series provide an overview of?

• Mongolian culture

• Mongolian military evolution

• Mongolian economy

• Mongolian religion

What were the Mongols most well known for?

• Diplomatic skills

• Infantry tactics

• Naval warfare

• Horse archers

What technological advancement did the Xiongnu and Huns have over the Scythians?

• Iron weapons

• Steel armor

• Treed saddles

• Gunpowder

What was the primary weapon of the horse archer?

• Longbow

• Composite bow

• Crossbow

• Spear

What was the primary advantage of the composite bow over the self bow?

• More accurate

• Longer range

• Greater strength and maneuverability

• Easier to make

What was the main reason for the reduced Mongol military effectiveness in South East Asia and Europe?

• Lack of resources

• Inferior tactics

• Smaller army size

• Climate changes affecting their bows

What system did Chinggis Khan use to organize his armies?

• Clan system

• Decimal system

• Feudal system

• Caste system

What was the role of the keshig in the Mongol Empire?

• Farmers

• Bodyguards and general staff

• Diplomats

• Merchants

What was the purpose of taking sons of royal families into the keshig?

• To use them as laborers

• To educate them in Mongol culture

• To train them as warriors

• To secure loyalty and indoctrinate them