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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. What was Karakorum?
(a) The capital city established by Ogodei.
(b) The celebration named for Ogodei's succession.
(c) The traditional garb worn by Ogodei to show his station.
(d) The wine ritual used to innagurate Ogodei.

2. What year did the Jurched claim a new Golden Khan and demand the submission of Genghis Khan?
(a) 1200.
(b) 1210.
(c) 1206.
(d) 1215.

3. How many criminals were executed during the three decades of Khubilai's rule?
(a) Less than 2,500.
(b) More than 3,500.
(c) More than 3,000.
(d) Less than 1,500.

4. After his third vow of brotherhood with Jamuka, what did Temujin do?
(a) Took one of Jamuka's wives as his own.
(b) Merge his family with Jamuka.
(c) Immediately overthrew Jamuka.
(d) Make an alliance with Jamuka, but remain in the mountains.

5. How did Plano di Carpini explain Genghis Khan's death?
(a) He said Genghis Khan was poisoned.
(b) He said Genghis Khan was struck by lightning.
(c) He said Genghis Khan was wounded by an arrow.
(d) He said Genghis Khan was killed by a magical spell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Genghis Khan get the idea to write down his laws?

3. In the year 1203, Temujin wished to resolve his rivalry with Jamuka and clarify his position with Ong Khan by what means?

4. Which profession had to pay taxes under Genghis Khan?

5. What year was Ogodei installed?

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