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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, War of the Khans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The night before his decisive battle with the Naiman, Temujin asked his soldiers to sleep soundly. What happened to many of the Naiman men?
(a) Many of the fleeing Naimen were pursued by Jamuka.
(b) Temujin lit many fires, so it would seem like he had more men.
(c) Temujin picked men off, one by one, all through the night.
(d) Many of the fleeing Naiman fell off a cliff.

2. Resulting from this third vow of brotherhood with Jamuka, what did Temujin need to learn how to do?
(a) Learn the ways of a herder.
(b) Learn the ways of a hunter.
(c) Nothing, Temujin's way of life was just the same as before.
(d) Overpower Jamuka's followers.

3. Where did Temujin hide when he was raided by the Merkids?
(a) Downstream in the Kherlen River.
(b) With Ong Khan.
(c) The forest of Mount Burkhan Khaldun.
(d) The steppe.

4. What was Temujin's first reaction when first reunited with Borte, as she grabbed his reigns?
(a) He almost attacked her.
(b) He recognized her right away and embraced her.
(c) He accidentally ran her over with his horse.
(d) He attacked her.

5. What does it mean for a Mongol to remove his sash or belt?
(a) He is just getting undressed.
(b) It removes his identity and strength.
(c) He is deflecting from society.
(d) He is challenging the Gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his third vow of brotherhood with Jamuka, what did Temujin do?

2. What does the wind in the horsehair of a Spirit Banner inspire?

3. What is another name for a Spirit Banner?

4. What is a khuriltai?

5. What happened to Jamuka, after the battle between the Mongols and the Naimen?

(see the answer key)

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