Mongol Expansion
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- In this lesson, we will learn about how the Mongols conquered neighbouring empires.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does Genghis Khan mean?
Elected King
National Ruler
Roman Emperor
Q2.
What is the name of the type of environment that the Mongol tribes lived in?
The desert
The forest
The mountains
Q3.
What was the most important animal to the Mongols?
Chickens
Cows
Dogs
Q4.
What did Genghis Khan do to the Mongol tribes?
He destroyed them all.
He founded them.
He united them.
Q5.
What is a nomad?
Someone that lives in the same place all year round.
Someone that never gets mad.
Someone who prefers living in the countryside
5 Questions
Q1.
What enabled the Mongol armies to travel long distances?
Genghis Khan built roads.
Mongol soldiers were able to go without sleep for days
The Mongols had a lot of ships
Q2.
Which dynasty ruled northern China and was destroyed by Genghis Khan?
The Persian Dynasty
The Roman Empire
The Song Dynasty
Q3.
What did Genghis Khan do to Beijing in 1215?
Made an alliance with its rulers
Made it his new capital city
Started trading with it
Q4.
Why did Genghis Khan decide to invade the Khwarazm Empire?
Genghis Khan wanted a new challenge.
The Mongol ambassador killed the shah.
The people of the Khwarazm Empire wanted Genghis Khan to be their leader.
Q5.
What did the Mongols use to attack Baghdad in 1258?
Boats
Camels
Guns