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

2. In the year 1203, Temujin wished to resolve his rivalry with Jamuka and clarify his position with Ong Khan by what means?
(a) Temujin asked Ong Khan to have the khan's daughter marry Temujin's son, Jochi.
(b) Temujin asked Ong Khan to marry one of his daughters.
(c) Temujin gave Ong Khan a beautiful sable fur.
(d) Temujin offered one of his daughters to Ong Khan as a wife.

3. Who was charged with the care of the Mongol homeland whilst Genghis Khan was campaigning in central Asia?
(a) Temuge Otchigen.
(b) Chaghatai.
(c) Mutugen.
(d) Bamiain.

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

5. Realizing he made a mistake in his refusal of Temujin, Ong Khan decided to do what?
(a) Take Temujin's daughter as a wife.
(b) Allow Temujin to marry one of his daughters.
(c) Allow Jochi to marry one of his daughters.
(d) Trick Temujin and kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who had henchmen execute approximately thirty thousand Mongols in the 1930s?

3. What did the Mongol officials demand from Korean subjects in 1221?

4. Who was Temujin descended from?

5. What is naadam?

(see the answer key)

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