What was the Pax Mongolica?

A period of peace and safety along the Silk Road

Why were the Mongols unable to conquer Japan?

Most of the Mongol fleet was destroyed by monsoon winds

How was the Bubonic Plague spread?

By fleas on the backs of rats along trade routes

Which of the following statements about Mongol religion is true?

The Mongols never adopted a universal belief system

Why was Europe difficult for the Mongols to capture?

Western Europe lacked adequate pastures for herds

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Ch. 3 Mongols

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20 questions about the Mongols. Used to prepare for AP World History quiz - material from Strayer 2nd edition, chapter 11.

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1
Today, geneticists can trace what fraction of mankind back to Genghis Khan?
1 in 200
1 in 100
1 in 1,000
1 in 50
2
What was the nickname of Genghis Khan's cavalry in Russia?
The Red Cavalry
The Blood Brigade
The Mongolian Grill
The Golden Horde
3
What proved to be the longest and most difficult successful conquest of the Mongols?
China
India
Russia
Japan
4
What were Mongol tents called?
teepees
gulags
yurts
kayaks
5
What was the Pax Mongolica?
A period of peace and safety along the Silk Road
The political alliance between Mongols and Persia
The union of all pastoral nomadic tribes in Central Asia
The doctrine that claimed Genghis Khan was ruler of the world
6
What was the Mongol penalty for desertion?
Exile to another country
The entire unit was killed
The soldier's family was killed
Life in prison
7
What was the name of the Chinese dynasty that was ruled by Mongols?
Qing
Han
Ming
Yuan
8
In which century did the Mongol Empire begin?
14th
12th
13th
10th
9
What was Chinggis Khan's birth name?
Hulegu
Temujin
Ogedei
Subotai
10
Despite the benefits of Mongol control of the Silk Road, what was the most harmful effect?
The Crusades were extended by 100 years
The massive deforestation of Russia
Spread of the Black Death
The spread of Communism
11
Why were the Mongols unable to conquer Japan?
The Japanese cavalry featured bigger warhorses
Most of the Mongol fleet was destroyed by monsoon winds
The Mongol warriors rebelled against the Khan
The Japanese navy used an advanced form of gunpowder
12
How was the Bubonic Plague spread?
By fleas on the backs of rats along trade routes
By the blood left on Mongol blades of weapons
Through the common cold, carried by wandering priests
The wrath of God upon all who defied the Mongols
13
Which European explorer visited the court of Khubilai Khan and documented his adventures?
Alexander the Great
Ferdinand Magellan
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
14
In which region did the Mongols allow the conquered to continue self-governing?
Persia
Russia
Japan
China
15
Which of the following cities was NOT conquered by the Mongols?
Kiev
Vienna
Baghdad
Beijing
16
Which of the following statements about Mongol religion is true?
The Mongols had no religious beliefs at all
The Mongols never adopted a universal belief system
Initially Confucian, the Mongols converted to Islam
The Mongols forced everyone to convert to Christianity
17
The majority of people of which civilization were NOT Muslim?
Turks
Arabs
Persians
Mongols
18
Why was Europe difficult for the Mongols to capture?
The Mongol navy was unable to sail to Europe
Western Europe lacked adequate pastures for herds
Huge mountain ranges proved impossible to cross
European diseases threatened the lives of the Mongols
19
What was the name of Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's son who inherited his empire and title?
Khubilai
Frodo
Ogedei
Jamukha
20
Which of the following military tactics did the Mongol cavalry use?
The Cantabrian Circle
The Vanguard
The Mongol Phalanx
The Turtle Defense Wall

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