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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, the Global Awakening, 1262-1962, Chapter 8, Khubilai Khan and the New Mongol Empire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Marco Polo describe the money in circulation under Khubilai?
(a) Dried leaves stamped with insignia.
(b) Mulberry bark in rectangular squares.
(c) Gold bullion.
(d) Silver bars.

2. How long did the joint campaign of Jochi and Chagahatai take?
(a) One week.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) One month.

3. In the Khuriltai, Genghis Khan called to discuss his succession. Who was the first son invited to speak after Genghis Khan?
(a) Chaghatai.
(b) Ogodei.
(c) Jochi.
(d) Tolui.

4. Who, of historical import, was killed in the Nishapur revolt?
(a) Cremona.
(b) Jamuka.
(c) Tokuchar.
(d) Genghis Khan.

5. What happened when Mongol prisoners were freed after their prison sentence, under Khubilai?
(a) Prisoners were always sentenced to death.
(b) They were banished.
(c) More torture.
(d) They went on parole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name Temujin chose for himself, after this important khuriltai?

2. How did the Mongol army kill, during battle?

3. Who was charged with the care of the Mongol homeland whilst Genghis Khan was campaigning in central Asia?

4. As a compromise, who was named successor to Genghis Khan?

5. What did Khubilai change his name to in 1264?

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