- 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) Alexander the Great
B) Attila the Hun
C) Genghis Khan
D) Kublai Khan
- 2. What was the capital of the Mongol Empire?
A) Samarkand
B) Karakorum
C) Baghdad
D) Beijing
- 3. What was the name of Genghis Khan's successor and grandson?
A) Kublai Khan
B) Batu Khan
C) Hulagu Khan
D) Ogedei Khan
- 4. What important trade route did the Mongols control?
A) Salt Road
B) Silk 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) Khan
C) Emperor
D) Sultan
- 6. Which European city did the Mongols unsuccessfully attempt to conquer in 1241?
A) Rome
B) London
C) Paris
D) Vienna
- 7. What was the name of the law code created by Genghis Khan?
A) Magna Carta
B) Justinian Code
C) Code of Hammurabi
D) Yassa
- 8. Who was the famous Venetian explorer that visited the court of Kublai Khan?
A) Marco Polo
B) Vasco da Gama
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Ibn Battuta
- 9. What was the traditional Mongol dwelling known as?
A) Chateau
B) Igloo
C) Yurt
D) Teepee
- 10. Which European power did the Mongols battle against in the Battle of Mohi in 1241?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Hungary
D) England
- 11. What was the name of Genghis Khan's father who was poisoned by a rival tribe?
A) Yesugei
B) Toghrul
C) Börte
D) Ogedei
- 12. What was the title given to the senior civil administrators in the Mongol Empire?
A) Chancellor
B) Darughachi
C) Grand Vizier
D) Vizier
- 13. Which important Persian city was sacked by the Mongols in 1258?
A) Baghdad
B) Shiraz
C) Isfahan
D) Damascus
- 14. Which Mongol leader led the invasion of Europe in the 13th century?
A) Jochi
B) Jebe
C) Subutai
D) Batu Khan
- 15. What was the official language of the Mongol Empire?
A) Mongolian
B) Persian
C) Arabic
D) Chinese
- 16. When was Genghis Khan born?
A) 1250
B) 1200
C) 1162
D) 1100
- 17. What was the original name of Genghis Khan?
A) Kublai
B) Batu
C) Ogedei
D) Temüjin
- 18. What defeated the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1281?
A) Typhoon
B) Samurai warriors
C) Mongol betrayal
D) Underestimation of terrain
- 19. Which modern-day country was part of the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Russia
D) China
- 20. Which city served as the eastern capital of the Mongol Empire?
A) Beijing
B) Samarkand
C) Damascus
D) Bukhara
- 21. In which century did Genghis Khan establish the Mongol Empire?
A) 15th century
B) 14th century
C) 13th century
D) 12th century
- 22. Which dynasty in China was overthrown by the Mongols under Kublai Khan?
A) Han dynasty
B) Qin dynasty
C) Tang dynasty
D) Song dynasty
- 23. What was the name of the Eastern Slavic state that was conquered by the Mongols in the 13th century?
A) Sweden
B) Kievan Rus
C) Poland
D) Hungary
- 24. Who was Genghis Khan's trusted military strategist and general known for his lightning tactics?
A) Subutai
B) Attila the Hun
C) Hulagu
D) Tamerlane
- 25. What was the name of the capital city of the Ilkhanate, a division of the Mongol Empire in Persia?
A) Bukhara
B) Sarai
C) Samarqand
D) Tabriz
- 26. Which of the following territories did Genghis Khan not conquer during his lifetime?
A) Northern China
B) Korea
C) Japan
D) Persia
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