Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

What was a notable characteristic of the Mongol Empire's cultural legacy?

• It introduced a new universal language across its vast territories.

• It established a new, lasting religion that spread globally.

• It left a relatively small cultural footprint despite its vast size.

• It developed a unique form of architecture that influenced many regions.

What was the original name of the individual who later became known as Genghis Khan?

• Kublai

• Temujin

• Batu

• Ogedei

What was a distinctive method of conquest employed by Genghis Khan regarding his defeated enemies?

• He enslaved all captured populations.

• He destroyed all conquered cities and left no survivors.

• He incorporated them into his own tribe and army.

• He forced them to adopt the Mongol language and religion.

In what year was Temujin officially named Genghis Khan, signifying his leadership over a newly unified Mongol nation?

• 1189

• 1206

• 1227

• 1258

How did Genghis Khan organize the entire Mongol society to effectively control and command his troops?

• He established a feudal system with local lords.

• He created a complex bureaucracy based on merit.

• He organized them into military units of 10,000, 1,000, 100, and 10.

• He relied on a decentralized network of tribal leaders.

What was Genghis Khan's policy regarding desertion within his military units?

• The deserter was publicly shamed and exiled.

• The deserter's family was held responsible.

• The entire unit was massacred if one member deserted.

• The deserter was given a second chance to prove loyalty.

What was Genghis Khan's general policy regarding the religions of conquered peoples?

• He forced all conquered people to convert to the Mongol religion.

• He allowed them to keep their religion as long as it didn't become a political opposition.

• He destroyed all religious sites and texts.

• He only tolerated religions that were similar to his own beliefs.

Approximately how long did the Mongol conquest of China last?

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 70 years

• 100 years

What was the name of the dynasty established by the Mongols in China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was a significant outcome of the Mongol conquest of Persia that differed from their conquest of China?

• The Mongols imposed their language on the Persians.

• The Mongols who conquered Persia largely converted to Islam.

• The Mongol rule in Persia lasted much longer than in China.

• The Persians successfully drove out the Mongols through military resistance.