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What did Genghis Khan want to accomplish by dividing his empire between his four sons?
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He wanted to guarantee each son had an equal share of the empire.B
He wanted to make daily governing easier and let his sons share power.C
He wanted to make sure one of his sons was selected to be the Great Khan.D
He wanted to see which son was the strongest and most capable ruler.2
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What did the Mongols do to the cultures of people they conquered?
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The Mongols expected conquered cities to copy Mongol architecture.B
The Mongols supported and spread different arts and cultures throughout the empire.C
The Mongols spread their newly created language to the rest of their empire.D
The Mongols expanded their empire, which caused the loss of other cultures.3
Read the map.Which statement best describes the reach of Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire at its peak?
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It included all of Asia, as well as all of Europe.B
It covered all of West, Central, and Southeast Asia.C
It extended from East Asia to the Black Sea in Eastern Europe.D
It stretched from the Pacific Ocean to west of the Mediterranean Sea.4
How did trade play a role in the downfall of the Mongol Empire?
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People wanted access to goods that were banned in the Mongol Empire.B
Merchants brought in people from other nations who wanted to end the Mongol Empire.C
Businesses failed, and trade slowed down so much that people left the Mongol Empire.D
Trade networks carried the bubonic plague around the Mongol Empire and killed millions of people.5
Which tactic did Genghis Khan use to build his empire?
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surprising enemies with attacks, spying, and tricksB
killing the leaders of conquered nationsC
attacking coastal areas with ships and cannonsD
paying other nations to give up their territory6
How did Genghis Khan use technology to expand the Mongol Empire?
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He used new rifles that could be fired from horseback.B
He used advanced ships to attack coastal cities from the sea.C
He used catapults, battering rams, and explosives in siege warfare.D
He used steel to create new armor, guns, and swords for his soldiers.7
What was the purpose of the Yasa in the Mongol Empire?
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It was a policy that rewarded Genghis Khan’s loyal followers with wealth.B
It was the Mongol religious text Genghis Khan’s army spread as it conquered.C
It was a system of laws that kept order and governed people’s behavior.D
It was the oath of allegiance that conquered groups swore to Genghis Khan.8
What was the Pax Mongolica?
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It was a time when certain cities were given back independence.B
It was a time when Genghis Khan handed over power to his sons.C
It was a time when the Mongols tried including citizens in government.D
It was a time of relative peace when people felt free to travel and trade.9
What role did the Yam play in the expansion of the Mongol Empire?
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It was a postal service that doubled as a spy network.B
It was a written system of laws that kept peace and order.C
It was a source of loans for merchants to promote business.D
It was a period of peace when people felt free to trade and travel.10
How did the Mongol Empire interact with other nations during peacetime?
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The Mongols invited other nations to join their empire.B
The Mongols worked with border nations to control their borders.C
The Mongols formed trade and diplomatic ties with many nations.D
The Mongols created alliances to prevent other countries from attacking.Did you find these answers helpful?
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