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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Their Golden Light.

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) Temujin picked men off, one by one, all through the night.
(b) Temujin lit many fires, so it would seem like he had more men.
(c) Many of the fleeing Naimen were pursued by Jamuka.
(d) Many of the fleeing Naiman fell off a cliff.

2. Which of the following was not carried by every soldier in the Mongol army?
(a) A tent.
(b) Flints.
(c) A lasso.
(d) A seing kit.

3. Who was the highest-ranking European delegate at Toregene's gathering in 1246?
(a) His Highness Alexander Navsky.
(b) Grand Prince Yaroslav II.
(c) The Livonian Brothers.
(d) Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich.

4. What does the wind in the horsehair of a Spirit Banner inspire?
(a) A warrior to fight every battle.
(b) A village to remain at peace.
(c) A warrior to pursue his destiny.
(d) A village to defend themselves.

5. What year did the assigned person present Khubilai with an alphabet that could write all the languages in the world?
(a) 12775.
(b) 1269.
(c) 1271.
(d) 1264.

Short Answer Questions

1. Western scholars have designated the fourteenth century as what?

2. What year did the Jurched claim a new Golden Khan and demand the submission of Genghis Khan?

3. Why did Temujin decide to break with Jamuka's clan in 1181?

4. What is khubi?

5. How long did the Mongol men, women, and children separately fast and pray to decide if they were going to war with the Golden Khan and the Jurched?

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