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Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
A) Kublai Khan
B) Timur
C) Ogedei Khan
D) Genghis Khan
By what century was the Mongol Empire the largest contiguous land empire in history?
A) 11th century
B) 12th century
C) 13th century
D) 14th century
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Which of the following was not a capital of the Mongol Empire?
A) Samarkand
B) Karakorum
C) Shangdu
D) Khanbaliq (Modern Beijing)
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Which Mongol Khan established the Yuan Dynasty in China?
A) Batu Khan
B) Kublai Khan
C) Hulagu Khan
D) Jochi
The Mongols were traditionally ________.
A) Farmers
B) Merchants
C) Nomadic pastoralists
D) Maritime traders
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Which body of water did the Mongols' westward expansion reach?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) North Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Red Sea
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The Mongols were known for their ability to:
A) Build large stone fortifications
B) Create detailed sculptures
C) Harness the power of siege weaponry
D) Engage in naval warfare
Which European nation was invaded by the Mongols but never fully conquered?
A) Hungary
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
Which Khan was responsible for the invasion of the Middle East, including Baghdad?
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The Pax Mongolica refers to:
A) A famous treaty signed by the Mongols
B) The relative peace under Mongol rule of the 13th and 14th centuries
C) A major battle involving the Mongols
D) The traditional Mongol code of law
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Which of the following is not true about the Mongol postal system?
A) It was called the Yam system
B) It used a series of horse relay stations
C) It only carried military messages
D) It greatly increased communication across the empire
Who wrote a famous account of his travels to the Mongol Empire?
A) Ibn Battuta
B) Marco Polo
C) Hernán Cortés
D) Vasco da Gama
Which of the following religions was not practiced by the Mongols?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
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How did the Mongol Empire come to an end?
A) It was conquered by another empire
B) Internal conflicts and divisions
C) Natural disasters
D) Economic collapse
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The name "Golden Horde" is often said to refer to the golden color of the khans' tents. In which area did this Mongol khanate establish its capital?
A) Karakorum
B) Beijing
C) Samarkand
D) Sarai
What were the Mongols’ primary units of military organization called?
A) Legions
B) Battalions
C) Tumens
D) Brigades
Who succeeded Genghis Khan as the leader of the Mongol Empire?
D) Ogedei Khan
The Ilkhanate was a Mongol state that ruled over which region?
A) Persia and parts of the Middle East
B) Central Asia
C) Russia
D) China
The Mongols' tolerance of different religions allowed for:
A) A single state religion to be established
B) Religious wars among their subjects
C) The spread of multiple religions throughout the empire
D) The decline of religious practices
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The Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260 was significant because:
A) The Mongols conquered India
B) The Mongols were defeated by European Crusaders
C) It marked the westernmost advance of the Mongols
D) The Mongols established a new capital