Mongol Empire Quiz

Who was the leader that united the Mongol tribes?

• Marco Polo

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Temujin

What was the name of the dynasty founded by Kublai Khan?

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What term describes the parts of the Mongol Empire?

• Provinces

• Khanates

• Regions

• Territories

What was the primary reason for the Mongols' military success?

• Nomadic tactics

• Large armies

• Advanced technology

• Strong alliances

Which famous traveler visited China during the Mongol rule?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ibn Battuta

What was the Pax Mongolica?

• A military strategy

• A Mongolian festival

• A period of peace and stability

• A type of Mongolian food

What did Kublai Khan do to maintain control over China?

• Eliminated all Chinese officials

• Moved the capital to Mongolia

• Kept many aspects of Chinese government

• Banned all foreign trade

What was one of the main trade routes during the Mongol Empire?

• The Royal Road

• The Incense Route

• The Silk Roads

• The Spice Route

What did the Mongols issue to facilitate trade?

• Coins

• Letters of credit

• Passports

• Trade agreements

Which area did the Mongols NOT successfully invade?

• Japan

• Korea

• Russia

• Persia