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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a compromise, who was named successor to Genghis Khan?

2. Where did Temujin hide when he was raided by the Merkids?

3. In the Khuriltai, Genghis Khan called to discuss his succession. Who was the first son invited to speak after Genghis Khan?

4. In capturing a new city, such as those in the Khwarizm empire, whom of the following did Genghis Khan execute?

5. When Genghis Khan finally descended upon Khwarizm, how many Mongols did he have in his command?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was troublesome about Borte's first pregnancy?

2. In a letter from Genghis Khan to a Taoist monk in China, what was Genghis Khan's opinion of himself near the end of his life show?

3. How did Ong Khan respond to Temujin's first khuriltai?

4. How did Genghis Khan quickly depopulate an area, and for what strategic purpose?

5. What are the Five Snouts?

6. What conditions did the research team endure during their research of Genghis Khan?

7. Genghis Khan opened his succession khuriltai by citing a fable. Summarize the fable Genghis Khan told.

8. How did the people of Kashgar feel about the Mongols?

9. Describe the steppe.

10. What happened in the winter of 1226 - 1227 when Genghis Khan stopped on his way across the Gobi to hunt wild horses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were Genghis Khan's four sons? What were there personalities? What role did each play in the making of history? Be specific and use details from the book to paint your family portrait.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the Mongolian battle tactics used in their campaigns and raids. Be sure do distinguish who was fighting, who was leading, and where the forces were engaged in battle. To what end were these battle tactics successful? To what end were they unsuccessful? How did Genghis Khan and subsequently other members of the family learn these battle tactics. Who, if any, attempted to use Mongolian tactics later in history? What were their successes and failures?

Essay Topic 3

What was the role of women in the Mongol empire? How did it change from the early days to later, as the empire expanded? How were women treated? In your response, please cite notable women in the Mongol empire, highlighting their contributions to the advancement of the Mongols. Finally, discuss what happened to some of the more notable women of the Mongol empire. Were any honored, and why? Who was punished, why were they persecuted, and how were they tortured?

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