Mongols and Their Impact Quiz 2.2

Born Temüjin, this man united the various Mongol clans into an organized state in the early 1200s CE.

Genghis Khan

How did Mongol control of much of Asia impact trade across the continent?

Trade flourished and the silk road reached its peak. (The silk road was now extremely efficient and safe) Ideas, culture, technology, and new inventions spread rapidly. Disease also spread.

Kublai Khan’s capital city in China, “Khanbaliq” is now the modern-day Chinese capital of

Beijing

Mongol rule over a previously divided Asia resulted in a period of peace and prospe thMongolica

Pax Monglica or “Mongol peace”

Quasi-Mongol Timur Lenk led the attempted conquest of which region?

Northern India and much of the Muslim west.

Settling Mongols in central and western Asia largely converted to what religion?

Islam

The Mongol Hügalü is infamous in Middle Eastern history as the Mongol who did what?

He conquered Bahgdad and destroyed much of the Muslim world.

The rapid spread of __________ across Asia and into Europe was enabled by the connectedness of the Mongol world.

The Black Death (bubonic plague)

What characteristics about Mongol life and culture made them particularly effective in battle against others?

Archers rode horses into battle and could aim shots with deadly accuracy even at full gallop. Mongol armies also moved very fast, giving the advantage if surprise.

What do stories about the Mongol siege of Asian cities tell us about their practices in warfare?

They were brutal and efficient, killing millions of people. They also used terror as a tactic.

What does the existence of the four Khanates tell us about the Mongol Empire after the death of the Great Khan?

The empire split into different kingdoms after his death.

What factor kept places like India and Southeast Asia relatively safe from Mongol attacks?

Natural land barriers like the Himalayas.

What is the significance of the Mongol Empire in World History?

It was the largest land empire in world history.

What Muslim group in Egypt resisted the Mongols, stopping their conquests from reaching Africa and the Holy Land?

The Mamluks

What Venetian explorer traveled to China and worked for Kublai Khan before returning to Europe to write about his journey?

Marco Polo

What was life like under Mongol rule?

Conquered people were allowed to keep their government, way of life, and the religion that they chose as long as people payed taxes to the Mongols. Respect was given to scholars, artisans, and artists.

What was the primary motive behind early Mongol conquest?

The Mongols were in search of more pastureland.

Which area mentioned in section 2 were the Mongols UNABLE to conquer?

Southeast Asia, Japan, and much of the Muslim and European worlds.

Which Mongol leader is credited with conquering China?

Kublai Khan

Why did Mongol invasions into Europe largely cease after the death of Ӧgedei Khan?

It became costly and diffcult.