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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Sultan versus Khan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gave the Jurched power over the steppe?
(a) Their advanced technology.
(b) Their control over goods from China.
(c) Their military prowess.
(d) Their superior politicians.

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

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

4. Who drove the Mongols out of power in India?
(a) The Koreans.
(b) The British.
(c) The people of Pakistan.
(d) The people of India.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it mean for a Mongol to remove his sash or belt?

2. What is a khuriltai?

3. What was the first thing the Mongol soldiers did every morning when they broke camp?

4. In capturing a new city, such as those in the Khwarizm empire, whom of the following did Genghis Khan execute?

5. At its height, how expansive was the Mongol Empire?

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