Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan

• founder of the Huns

• founder of the Mongol empire

• founder of Mongol Yuan dynasty of China

• founder of the Qin dynasty of China

What effect did Mongols have on the Silk Road?

• Mongols made it safer & increased trade

• Mongols extended the road but decreased trade

• Mongols had no effect on the Silk Road

• Mongolian wars destroyed many parts of the road

Primary animal used by the Mongols for transportation

• donkeys

• falcons

• horses

• camels

All were positive impacts of the Mongolian Empire EXCEPT:

• a strong Chinese naval fleet

• increased China's foreign trade

• studies of mathematics and astronomy

• mail system connected Mongolian Empire

This map shows the _________ empire

• Mongol

• Tong

• Khan

• Byzantine

Genghis Khan destroyed tribal loyalties by

• reorganizing the social structure.

• unifying Mongol and Central Asian tribes.

• allowing foreigners to help him govern.

• dividing the empire into khanates.

The Mongol Empire is known as being the________ever.

• Largest

• Wealthiest

• Most Diverse

• Most Educated

Which nomadic people from Central Asia established a vast empire under Genghis Khan?

• Xiongnu

• Huns

• Mongols

• Scythians

What was the purpose of the postal system called Yam established by Genghis Khan?

• To collect taxes from the Mongolian citizens

• To strengthen communication within the Mongol Empire

• To train Mongolian warriors in archery and swordsmanship

• To distribute food supplies to the nomadic tribes

Ghenghis Khan and the Mongol Empire had a reputation of being:

• ruthless with a strong military

• a tolerant kingdom of scholars

• diplomatic and fair

• the founder of Buddhism