Mongol Empire and the Conquest of China

What is the Mongol Empire most commonly associated with?

• Art and culture

• Trade and commerce

• Peace and diplomacy

• Power and conquest

Which dynasty was the first target of the Mongol Empire's expansion into China?

• Dali Kingdom

• Jin Dynasty

• Southern Song Dynasty

• Western Xia Dynasty

What was the outcome of the Mongol Empire's initial raids into Western Xia?

• Surrender of a local noble

• Temporary alliance

• Formation of a new dynasty

• Complete withdrawal

What was the significant battle that marked a turning point in the Mongol-Jin conflict?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Talas

• Battle of Red Cliffs

• Battle of Yehu Ling

Which dynasty allied with the Mongols against the Jin Dynasty?

• Tang Dynasty

• Dali Kingdom

• Southern Song

• Western Xia

What was the strategic mistake made by the Southern Song Dynasty?

• Neglecting their armed forces

• Alliancing with the Jin Dynasty

• Underestimating the Mongol threat

• Overestimating their military strength

Who founded the Yuan Dynasty after the Mongol conquest of China?

• Genghis Khan

• Batu Khan

• Kublai Khan

• Ogedei Khan

What was a key factor that made the Mongol conquest of China easier?

• Unified Chinese resistance

• Support from European allies

• Internal divisions within China

• Advanced Chinese technology

What role did local Chinese play in the Mongol conquest?

• They sought help from Europe

• They defected to the Mongol side

• They formed a unified resistance

• They established a new dynasty

What was a debated reason for the Southern Song's inability to resist the Mongols?

• Natural disasters

• Foreign invasions

• Internal corruption

• Lack of resources