Question 1

What was the main advantage, both strategic and tactical, that the Mongols had over their enemies?

Accepted Answer

A) fearlessness 
B) speed 
C) endurance 
D) determination 
E) strong leadership 
A) fearlessness 
B) speed 
C) endurance 
D) determination 
E) strong leadership

Question 2

The Mongol leader originally named Temujin became one of the greatest rulers in world history and was given the title ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Chinghis K

Question 3

Describe the rise of the Mongols, including where they originated and how key leaders addressed fundamental challenges.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include Central

Question 4

It is frequently the case that conquerors assume at least some of the cultural characteristics of the areas that they conquer. Where, and to what degree, was this correct of the Mongols? Give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include Kubilai Khan and B

Question 5

The first phase of the Mongol conquests included a failed attempt to conquer ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first phase of the Mongol conquests...

Question 6

What was the most important technical innovation embraced by the Song?

Accepted Answer

A) printing 
B) the harness 
C) calligraphy 
D) the compass 
E) gunpowder 
A) printing 
B) the harness 
C) calligraphy 
D) the compass 
E) gunpowder

Question 7

What happened to the  Abbasid Dynasty a fter the Mongols captured the city of Baghdad?

Accepted Answer

A) moved its center of power to Constantinople 
B) lost its caliph, and the family moved to Egypt 
C) stayed in power by converting the Mongols and convincing them that the Abbasids would rule better 
D) disappeared from history forever 
E) managed to escape with the lives of the entire royal family, and moved eastward into Persia 
A) moved its center of power to Constantinople 
B) lost its caliph, and the family moved to Egypt 
C) stayed in power by converting the Mongols and convincing them that the Abbasids would rule better 
D) disappeared from history forever 
E) managed to escape with the lives of the entire royal family, and moved eastward into Persia

Question 8

The ____________________ was the Mongols who ruled Russia after that country's submission.

Accepted Answer

Khanate of

Question 9

All of the following groups forced the Song to give up control of lands to the North EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Khitan 
B) Jurchen 
C) Uighars 
D) Seljuk 
E) Mongols 
A) Khitan 
B) Jurchen 
C) Uighars 
D) Seljuk 
E) Mongols

Question 10

What was the name of the Mongols' sky god?

Accepted Answer

A) Tengri 
B) Tumen 
C) Quriltai 
D) Karakoram 
E) Tartar 
A) Tengri 
B) Tumen 
C) Quriltai 
D) Karakoram 
E) Tartar

Question 11

Term for identification: Pax Mongolica

Accepted Answer

The term "Pax Mongolica," which is Latin

Question 12

The ____________________ connected the Yellow River Plain to the Yangzi Valley.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ connected the Yellow River Plain...

Question 13

Why are the Mongols significant to world history? Support your answer with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Song Commercial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) A new hybrid rice strain helped feed the population. 
B) They created new government institutions and policies to make it possible. 
C) They developed and implemented a currency and banking system. 
D) The economy was based on both agriculture and manufacturing. 
E) The volume of domestic and foreign trade increased. 
A) A new hybrid rice strain helped feed the population. 
B) They created new government institutions and policies to make it possible. 
C) They developed and implemented a currency and banking system. 
D) The economy was based on both agriculture and manufacturing. 
E) The volume of domestic and foreign trade increased.

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT part of Chinghis Khan's reorganization of the Mongolian military?

Accepted Answer

A) divided the army into light and heavy cavalry 
B) used Chinese-style armor for the cavalry 
C) used only swords, bows, and arrows 
D) army units were divided into small tactical units 
E) split the tribal clans into various new units 
A) divided the army into light and heavy cavalry 
B) used Chinese-style armor for the cavalry 
C) used only swords, bows, and arrows 
D) army units were divided into small tactical units 
E) split the tribal clans into various new units

Question 16

All of the following were tactics used by the Mongols in warfare EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) surprise attacks 
B) massed cavalry 
C) fire lance 
D) starved enemies into submission 
E) expert accuracy with bows and arrows 
A) surprise attacks 
B) massed cavalry 
C) fire lance 
D) starved enemies into submission 
E) expert accuracy with bows and arrows

Question 17

Term for identification: Khanate of the Golden Horde

Accepted Answer

The Khanate of the Golden Horde, also kn

Question 18

Which religion did Kubilai Khan favor when ruling his empire?

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhism 
B) Hinduism 
C) Confucianism 
D) Orthodox Christianity 
E) Islam 
A) Buddhism 
B) Hinduism 
C) Confucianism 
D) Orthodox Christianity 
E) Islam

Question 19

Which of the following was true of the Timurid Empire?

Accepted Answer

A) Under Tamerlane's sons, the empire flourished. 
B) Tamerlane was in control of all lands between India and Moscow. 
C) The Empire lasted 200 years. 
D) Tamerlane left a positive effect on the conquered people of the empire. 
E) Tamerlane defeated Kubilai Khan in Syria. 
A) Under Tamerlane's sons, the empire flourished. 
B) Tamerlane was in control of all lands between India and Moscow. 
C) The Empire lasted 200 years. 
D) Tamerlane left a positive effect on the conquered people of the empire. 
E) Tamerlane defeated Kubilai Khan in Syria.

Question 20

Describe and trace the progression of Mongol conquests throughout Asia. Were the Mongols successful in their conquests? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a timeli

Exam 18: The Mongols Unify Eurasia

What was the main advantage, both strategic and tactical, that the Mongols had over their enemies?

The Mongol leader originally named Temujin became one of the greatest rulers in world history and was given the title ____________________.

Describe the rise of the Mongols, including where they originated and how key leaders addressed fundamental challenges.

It is frequently the case that conquerors assume at least some of the cultural characteristics of the areas that they conquer. Where, and to what degree, was this correct of the Mongols? Give specific examples.

The first phase of the Mongol conquests included a failed attempt to conquer ____________________.

What was the most important technical innovation embraced by the Song?

What happened to the Abbasid Dynasty a fter the Mongols captured the city of Baghdad?

The ____________________ was the Mongols who ruled Russia after that country's submission.

All of the following groups forced the Song to give up control of lands to the North EXCEPT

What was the name of the Mongols' sky god?

Term for identification: Pax Mongolica

The ____________________ connected the Yellow River Plain to the Yangzi Valley.

Why are the Mongols significant to world history? Support your answer with specific examples.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Song Commercial Revolution?

Which of the following was NOT part of Chinghis Khan's reorganization of the Mongolian military?

All of the following were tactics used by the Mongols in warfare EXCEPT

Term for identification: Khanate of the Golden Horde

Which religion did Kubilai Khan favor when ruling his empire?

Which of the following was true of the Timurid Empire?

Describe and trace the progression of Mongol conquests throughout Asia. Were the Mongols successful in their conquests? Why or why not?

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