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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) Jochi.
(b) Chaghatai.
(c) Tolui.
(d) Ogodei.

2. Who was Mutugen?
(a) A leader of the Bamian.
(b) Ghengis Khan's favorite grand-son.
(c) A leader of the Nishapur.
(d) Chaghatai's arch-nemesis.

3. The night before his decisive battle with the Naiman, Temujin asked his soldiers to sleep soundly. What happened to many of the Naiman men?
(a) Many of the fleeing Naiman fell off a cliff.
(b) Temujin lit many fires, so it would seem like he had more men.
(c) Temujin picked men off, one by one, all through the night.
(d) Many of the fleeing Naimen were pursued by Jamuka.

4. Which profession had to pay taxes under Genghis Khan?
(a) Priests.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Merchants.

5. When did Borte die?
(a) Between 1220 and 1223.
(b) Between 1219 and 1224
(c) 1218.
(d) 1225.

6. How were orders transmitted through the ranks?
(a) Written and in rhyme.
(b) Orally.
(c) Orally and in rhyme.
(d) Orders were written.

7. What happened to Jamuka, after the battle between the Mongols and the Naimen?
(a) Jamuka was accepted back into Temujin's clan, but as his subordinate.
(b) Jamuka was successful.
(c) Jamuka escaped, but lived as an outcast.
(d) Jamuka was accepted back into Temujin's clan as his brother.

8. What is naadam?
(a) The traditional way of throat-singing of the Mongols.
(b) The traditional food of the Mongols.
(c) The traditional songs of the Mongols.
(d) The traditional games of the Mongols.

9. When was the final battle for control over Mongolia?
(a) 1206, the Year of the Bear.
(b) 1200, the Year of the Llama.
(c) 1204, the Year of the Rat.
(d) 1202, the Year of the Rooster.

10. What was the newly-named Genghis Khan's first new law?
(a) He gave all of his people religious freedom.
(b) He forbade the kidnapping of women.
(c) He streamlined hunting rights.
(d) He legitimized all children.

11. When was Genghis Khan born?
(a) 1142.
(b) 1152.
(c) 1162.
(d) 1172.

12. 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 marry one of his daughters.
(b) Temujin asked Ong Khan to have the khan's daughter marry Temujin's son, Jochi.
(c) Temujin offered one of his daughters to Ong Khan as a wife.
(d) Temujin gave Ong Khan a beautiful sable fur.

13. Why did Temujin decide to break with Jamuka's clan in 1181?
(a) Jamuka asked Temujin to mind the sheep.
(b) Temujin was called upon by Ong Khan.
(c) Jamuka treated Temujin like an equal, but it wasn't enough.
(d) Temujin was offended by Jamuka's wife.

14. Where did Genghis Khan get the idea to write down his laws?
(a) The Tatars.
(b) The Kereyid.
(c) Jamuka.
(d) The Naiman.

15. As a child, what was Genghis Khan afraid of?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Heights.
(d) The dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fashioned the borders of Korea and India?

2. Who, of historical import, was killed in the Nishapur revolt?

3. Who, in 1228, tied 400 Mongol prisoners to horses and dragged them through the streets?

4. Who influenced Ong Khan's decision in 1203 to deny Temujin?

5. What is a deel?

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