The Mongols - Periods 2, 3, & 7

Who was the leader responsible for the rapid expansion of the Mongol Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Ogedei Khan

• Batu Khan

What was a key factor in the Mongol army's effectiveness in battle?

• Their use of elephants

• Their naval fleet

• Their speed and strength

• Their reliance on fortifications

How did the Mongols improve their warfare tactics?

• By inventing new weapons

• By learning from the people they conquered

• By hiring foreign generals

• By building large castles

What was a unique feature of the Mongol army's warfare tactics?

• Use of chariots

• Shooting arrows while riding horses

• Building large fortresses

• Using catapults extensively

What was Genghis Khan's leadership based on?

• Wealth and power

• Fear and intimidation

• Merit and loyalty

• Diplomacy and negotiation