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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. For how long, after Genghis Khan's death, did his empire continue to grow?
(a) 200 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 150 years.

2. What is a khuriltai?
(a) A traditional Mongolian dress.
(b) A traditional Mongolian council.
(c) A traditional Mongolian meal.
(d) A traditional Mongolian wedding.

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

4. Who killed Genghis Khan's older half-brother?
(a) Borte.
(b) Chiledu.
(c) Genghis Khan.
(d) Hoelun.

5. What happened the first time Genghis Khan diverted the Yellow River to flood the Tangut?
(a) He was not able to divert the river at all.
(b) He diverted the river but it flooded empty land.
(c) He diverted the river, but flooded his own camp instead.
(d) He diverted the river and captured the Tangut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for a Spirit Banner?

2. Who prompted the break with Jamuka's clan in 1181?

3. When a warrior dies, where does his soul go?

4. What was Temujin's first reaction when first reunited with Borte, as she grabbed his reigns?

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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