- 1. Genghis Khan, also known as Temujin, was a fearsome and ambitious Mongol leader who founded the Mongol Empire in the early 13th century. He united the Mongol tribes and launched a series of military campaigns that resulted in one of the largest empires in history. With his unparalleled military tactics and strategic vision, Genghis Khan conquered vast territories across Asia and Europe, bringing together diverse cultures under one rule. Despite his reputation for brutality and conquest, Genghis Khan also implemented innovative administrative practices, promoted religious tolerance, and created the foundation for a flourishing trade network known as the Silk Road. The Mongol Empire continued to expand under his descendants, leaving a lasting impact on world history and shaping the development of future civilizations.
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
A) Genghis Khan
B) Alexander the Great
C) Attila the Hun
D) Kublai Khan
- 2. What was the capital of the Mongol Empire?
A) Beijing
B) Karakorum
C) Samarkand
D) Baghdad
- 3. What was the name of Genghis Khan's successor and grandson?
A) Kublai Khan
B) Batu Khan
C) Ogedei Khan
D) Hulagu Khan
- 4. What important trade route did the Mongols control?
A) Silk Road
B) Salt Road
C) Amber Road
D) Incense Route
- 5. What was the title of the political and military leader in the Mongol Empire?
A) Shah
B) Emperor
C) Sultan
D) Khan
- 6. Which European city did the Mongols unsuccessfully attempt to conquer in 1241?
A) London
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Vienna
- 7. What was the name of the law code created by Genghis Khan?
A) Magna Carta
B) Code of Hammurabi
C) Yassa
D) Justinian Code
- 8. Who was the famous Venetian explorer that visited the court of Kublai Khan?
A) Ibn Battuta
B) Marco Polo
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Vasco da Gama
- 9. What was the traditional Mongol dwelling known as?
A) Chateau
B) Igloo
C) Teepee
D) Yurt
- 10. Which European power did the Mongols battle against in the Battle of Mohi in 1241?
A) Spain
B) Hungary
C) France
D) England
- 11. In which century did Genghis Khan establish the Mongol Empire?
A) 14th century
B) 12th century
C) 13th century
D) 15th century
- 12. What was the official language of the Mongol Empire?
A) Chinese
B) Mongolian
C) Arabic
D) Persian
- 13. Who was Genghis Khan's trusted military strategist and general known for his lightning tactics?
A) Subutai
B) Hulagu
C) Tamerlane
D) Attila the Hun
- 14. Which dynasty in China was overthrown by the Mongols under Kublai Khan?
A) Song dynasty
B) Tang dynasty
C) Han dynasty
D) Qin dynasty
- 15. What was the title given to the senior civil administrators in the Mongol Empire?
A) Vizier
B) Darughachi
C) Grand Vizier
D) Chancellor
- 16. Which important Persian city was sacked by the Mongols in 1258?
A) Baghdad
B) Isfahan
C) Shiraz
D) Damascus
- 17. Which modern-day country was part of the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan?
A) China
B) Japan
C) India
D) Russia
- 18. Which Mongol leader led the invasion of Europe in the 13th century?
A) Subutai
B) Batu Khan
C) Jebe
D) Jochi
- 19. What was the name of the Eastern Slavic state that was conquered by the Mongols in the 13th century?
A) Poland
B) Kievan Rus
C) Hungary
D) Sweden
- 20. What was the original name of Genghis Khan?
A) Kublai
B) Temüjin
C) Ogedei
D) Batu
- 21. Which of the following territories did Genghis Khan not conquer during his lifetime?
A) Korea
B) Northern China
C) Persia
D) Japan
- 22. What was the name of the capital city of the Ilkhanate, a division of the Mongol Empire in Persia?
A) Bukhara
B) Tabriz
C) Sarai
D) Samarqand
- 23. What defeated the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1281?
A) Mongol betrayal
B) Typhoon
C) Underestimation of terrain
D) Samurai warriors
- 24. When was Genghis Khan born?
A) 1162
B) 1100
C) 1200
D) 1250
- 25. What was the name of Genghis Khan's father who was poisoned by a rival tribe?
A) Yesugei
B) Börte
C) Toghrul
D) Ogedei
- 26. Which city served as the eastern capital of the Mongol Empire?
A) Damascus
B) Samarkand
C) Beijing
D) Bukhara
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