Genghis Khan Legacy Debate: Warlord or Unifier?

The video explores the dual legacy of Genghis Khan, questioning whether he was a barbaric conqueror or a unifier who laid the groundwork for the modern world. It examines his rise from a destitute child to a powerful leader who united the Mongol tribes and created a vast empire. The discussion covers his military campaigns, the atrocities committed, and the social and cultural impacts of his rule. The video also addresses the long-term consequences of his conquests, including the spread of the Black Plague and the cultural exchanges facilitated by the Mongol Empire.

What is the central debate about Genghis Khan's legacy?

• Whether he was a barbarian or a unifier

• Whether he was a philosopher or a warrior

• Whether he was a trader or a farmer

• Whether he was a great artist or a scientist

What was Genghis Khan's birth name?

• Kublai

• Batu

• Temüjin

• Ogedei

What was one of the reasons for the demographic changes in Northern China during Genghis Khan's conquests?

• Peace treaties

• Natural disasters

• Poor census keeping

• Economic prosperity

How did Genghis Khan prefer his enemies to respond to his conquests?

• To fight to the death

• To flee the region

• To form alliances with other tribes

• To surrender and pay tribute

What was a notable practice of the Mongol Empire regarding its subjects?

• Merit-based promotion

• Strict caste system

• Isolation from other cultures

• Religious intolerance

What was the Mongol Empire's approach to culture in conquered regions?

• They ignored cultural practices

• They preserved and spread knowledge

• They imposed their own culture exclusively

• They destroyed all cultural artifacts

What was one of the long-term effects of the Mongol Empire on trade?

• It made the Silk Road flourish

• It disrupted trade routes

• It isolated Europe from Asia

• It led to the decline of maritime trade

How did the Mongol Empire contribute to the spread of the Black Plague?

• By spreading rumors about the plague

• By trading infected goods

• By catapulting infected bodies over city walls

• By sending infected diplomats

What was the impact of the Mongol Empire on the political landscape of Eurasia?

• It caused the decline of European kingdoms

• It unified Russia and China from warring princedoms

• It fragmented the region into smaller states

• It led to the rise of new empires in Africa

What percentage of the world population is estimated to be descended from Genghis Khan?

• 5%

• 1%

• 0.5%

• 10%