Mongols Essay Review

Question 1

Which animal was key to the Mongol victories in China, Russia, and the Middle East?

Answer 1

Horses

Question 2

From which region did the Mongol warriors originate?

Answer 2

Central Asia

Question 3

Identify the Mongol leader in the 1200s that led major victories in China.

Answer 3

Genghis Khan

Question 4

Which “explosive” piece of technology was adopted by the Mongols during their conquests?

Answer 4

cannons and gunpowder

Question 5

List five reasons the Mongols were not considered to be oppressive (cruel) rulers.

Answer 5

•opened back up the Silk Road
• allowed religious tolerance
• trade increase more than ever from the Silk Road
• respected education 
• provides safety and 
protection

Question 6

What was the Pax Mongolia?

Answer 6

a time of peace & where trade and cultural diffusion was at its peak

Question 7

What method was used by the Mongols to encourage a cultural exchange with the west?

Answer 7

protected trade routes

Question 8

List several examples of cultural diffusion as a result of the cultural exchange between Mongols in China and the west.

Answer 8

• Silk in Europe
• stirrups and gunpowder in Europe
• printing press in Europe

Question 9

Which western visitor was a symbol of the Mongol’s opened to allowing outsiders into China?

Answer 9

Marco Polo

Question 10

Explain why the Mongols were considered to follow a policy of “religious tolerance”.

Answer 10

Allowed people of other religions to practice their religion freely to get more people on their side