Mongols Multiple Choice Test

What was Genghis Khan’s birth name?

• Timur

• Temujin

• Kublai

• Batu

Which factor contributed most to the Mongols' military success?

• Superior numbers in battle

• Advanced iron weaponry

• Superior horsemanship and archery skills

• Assistance from European allies

What title did Temujin take after uniting the Mongols?

• Great Khan

• Khan of Khans

• Emperor of the Steppes

• Supreme Ruler

What was a key Mongol military strategy?

• Building large castles for defense

• Using psychological warfare and feigned retreats

• Relying on heavy infantry

• Avoiding conflicts with larger armies

Which Chinese dynasty did the Mongols overthrow to establish the Yuan Dynasty?

• Song

• Tang

• Ming

• Han

What major city did the Mongols destroy in 1258, leading to the decline of the Islamic Golden Age?

• Mecca

• Constantinople

• Baghdad

• Delhi

The Mongols created the largest _______ in history.

• Religious empire

• Connected land empire

• Naval empire

• Democratic empire

What was the primary economic effect of Mongol rule on Eurasia?

• Increased trade along the Silk Road

• Decline in international trade

• Complete destruction of agricultural economies

• Growth of feudalism

Which famous European traveler visited the Mongol court and recorded his observations?

• Ibn Battuta

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Zheng He

What role did Mongol women play in their society compared to other medieval civilizations?

• They were secluded and had no political influence

• They participated in government and sometimes led military campaigns

• They were required to become Buddhist monks

• They were entirely dependent on their husbands for survival