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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. In the Khuriltai, Genghis Khan called to discuss his succession. Who was the first son invited to speak after Genghis Khan?
(a) Ogodei.
(b) Chaghatai.
(c) Tolui.
(d) Jochi.

2. What was Ong Khan doing as Temujin attacked him?
(a) Standing guard.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Feasting.
(d) Preparing for battle.

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

4. Whom did the Toregene want to push forward as the next Great Khan?
(a) Fatima.
(b) Herself.
(c) Tajik.
(d) Guyuk.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Guyuk serve as the Great Khan?

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

4. How did the Mongols traditionally begin and measure construction?

5. When was Genghis Khan born?

(see the answer key)

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