Mongol Empire Quiz

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Instructions: Ride across the steppes with Genghis Khan and explore the largest contiguous land empire in human history.

1.
Who founded the Mongol Empire in the early 13th century?
A
Genghis Khan
B
Tamerlane
C
Kublai Khan
D
Ogedei Khan
2.
What was Genghis Khan's birth name?
A
Subutai
B
Batu
C
Jochi
D
Temujin
3.
At its peak, the Mongol Empire held what distinction?
A
Largest contiguous land empire in history
B
Most populated empire
C
Longest-lasting empire
D
Wealthiest empire
4.
What written code of laws did Genghis Khan establish for his empire?
A
The Justinian Code
B
Common Law
C
Sharia
D
The Yasa
5.
Which grandson of Genghis Khan conquered China and founded the Yuan Dynasty?
A
Chagatai Khan
B
Batu Khan
C
Hulagu Khan
D
Kublai Khan
6.
What European traveler famously visited the court of Kublai Khan and wrote about his experiences?
A
Vasco da Gama
B
Ibn Battuta
C
Marco Polo
D
Christopher Columbus
7.
What communication and postal system did the Mongols establish across their empire?
A
The Pony Express
B
The Silk Road
C
The Royal Mail
D
The Yam relay system
8.
Which great Islamic city was devastated by the Mongols under Hulagu Khan in 1258?
A
Mecca
B
Cairo
C
Damascus
D
Baghdad
9.
What was the 'Pax Mongolica'?
A
A period of relative peace and stability across the Mongol Empire
B
A Mongol religious holiday
C
A type of Mongol warfare
D
A peace treaty with China
10.
What type of warfare were the Mongols especially skilled at?
A
Mounted cavalry and archery
B
Siege warfare only
C
Naval warfare
D
Infantry formations
11.
Which Mongol leader established the Golden Horde that ruled over Russia for centuries?
A
Chagatai Khan
B
Hulagu Khan
C
Batu Khan
D
Ogedei Khan
12.
What traditional dwelling did the nomadic Mongols live in?
A
Adobe houses
B
Tepees
C
Gers (yurts)
D
Longhouses
13.
What religious policy did the Mongol Empire generally follow?
A
Religious tolerance
B
Enforced Buddhism
C
Atheism
D
Enforced Islam
14.
Approximately how many people lived under Mongol rule at the empire's peak?
A
About 500 million
B
About 50 million
C
About 100 million
D
About 10 million
15.
After Genghis Khan's death, the empire was divided among his sons into how many major khanates?
A
Three
B
Five
C
Four
D
Two

Answer Key

Question 1

A. Genghis Khan

Question 2

D. Temujin

Question 3

A. Largest contiguous land empire in history

Question 4

D. The Yasa

Question 5

D. Kublai Khan

Question 6

C. Marco Polo

Question 7

D. The Yam relay system

Question 8

D. Baghdad

Question 9

A. A period of relative peace and stability across the Mongol Empire

Question 10

A. Mounted cavalry and archery

Question 11

C. Batu Khan

Question 12

C. Gers (yurts)

Question 13

A. Religious tolerance

Question 14

C. About 100 million

Question 15

C. Four

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