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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. At the beginning of chapter two, who first heard the sound of horse hooves of the Merkids hitting the ground?
(a) Burkhan Khaldun.
(b) Borte.
(c) Genghis Khan.
(d) The old woman of the family.

2. At its height, how expansive was the Mongol Empire?
(a) Exactly 900,000 square miles.
(b) Approximatly 7 million square miles.
(c) Between 11 and 12 million square miles.
(d) 1 million yards.

3. What does a Spirit Banner proclaim?
(a) Identity.
(b) Power.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Religion.

4. As a child, what was Genghis Khan afraid of?
(a) Dogs.
(b) The dark.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Heights.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Realizing he made a mistake in his refusal of Temujin, Ong Khan decided to do what?

2. Who was Temujin descended from?

3. What is a khuriltai?

4. After their split in 1181, what year did Temujin decide he wanted the title of khan?

5. What year did Temujin call the khuriltai that was to be "the most important ever in steppe history?"

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