8.3 The Mongol Empire

Question 1

firelance

Answer 1

a canister of gunpowder and pellets mounted on a pole

Question 2

khanate

Answer 2

a territory in the Mongol Empire

Question 3

Orient

Answer 3

the countries of the continent of Asia

Question 4

5) Select THREE facts about Genghis Khan.

Answer 4

He conquered northern China, Russia, Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, and Turkey.
Young Temujin succeeded his father as ruler of a tribe.
He united other tribes who proclaimed him the “universal ruler.”

Question 5

Which group experienced the greatest victories in Central Asia?

Answer 5

Mongols

Question 6

What impressive feat did the Mongols accomplish in Russia?

Answer 6

They managed to conquer Russia during the winter.

Question 7

What was Kublai Khan’s biggest achievement in China?

Answer 7

He won final victory over the Song dynasty and established the Yuan dynasty.

Question 8

8) Select THREE things Kublai Khan did to improve China.

Answer 8

He increased trade by promoting security along the Silk Road.
The Mongol Empire reached its greatest extent.
He encouraged scholars, artists, and religious visitors to share knowledge about foreign cultures.

Question 9

How did the Mongolian Empire come to an end?

Answer 9

It collapsed from internal fighting.

Question 10

How did the Mongol invasion influence Christianity?

Answer 10

The Russian Orthodox Church formed after Russia was cut off from Constantinople.