Mongol Empire History Quiz

The Mongol Empire

• After Genghis Khan's death in 1227, Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called Khanates.
• The Mongols terrorized people to spread fear, making them more likely to surrender without a fight.
• The harsh geography of the Steppes meant that only the strong survived in Ancient Mongolia.

Characteristics of the Mongol Empire

• The Mongol Empire ruled peoples from China, Russia, Eastern Europe, and India, making diversity an important part of the empire.
• They practiced psychological warfare and conquered many territories.
• They took over Russia and other places for the next 200 years.

Genghis Khan and Mongol Leaders

• Genghis Khan's real name was Temujin.
• Kublai Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, united with the Chinese to create the Yuan Dynasty.
• Genghis Khan led Mongols in conquering much of Asia.
• Ogedei Khan was known as the "Great Khan" and united the Mongol tribes into a powerful empire.

Geography and Expansion

• The Mongol Empire stretched across Europe and Asia.
• At its height, the Mongol Empire was larger than the size of China.
• Mongols tried to conquer Japan but were unsuccessful due to violent storms and defeat by the Japanese Army.

Notable Figures and Events

• Marco Polo visited the Mongol Empire and served as an ambassador for Kublai Khan.
• Kublai Khan overthrew the Song Dynasty to establish the Yuan Dynasty.
• The Mongol military units were composed of skilled horsemen, known as Legionaries.

Characteristics of the Mongol Empire

• The Mongol Empire relied on trade to make interactions with surrounding neighbors.
• Genghis Khan's greatest weapon as he conquered was the spread of terror.
• The Mongol Empire emerged from the unification of nomadic tribes in Mongolia.