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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, the Global Awakening, 1262-1962, Chapter 8, Khubilai Khan and the New Mongol Empire.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who was Temujin descended from?
(a) Onon the Lame.
(b) Khorkhonag the Mighty.
(c) Bodonchar the Fool.
(d) Anda the Wise.

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

5. When was Borte's first son born?
(a) 1182.
(b) 1177.
(c) 1184.
(d) 1179.

Short Answer Questions

1. The night before his decisive battle with the Naiman, Temujin asked his soldiers to sleep soundly. What happened to many of the Naiman men?

2. Who was Sorkhokhtani?

3. On a modern map, how many countries did Genghis Khan conquer?

4. What kind of education did Genghis Khan receive?

5. "It is reported, but impossible to verify, that no ____ was censored during Khubilai's reign?"

(see the answer key)

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