Genghis Khan — Questions and answers

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What new and important title was Temüjin given in the year 1206?

Choices

  1. Warlord of the Borjigin
  2. Ruler of the Kherlen River
  3. Genghis Khan ✓
  4. Leader of the Disparate Tribes

Answer: Genghis Khan

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Why did Temüjin and Jamukha's friendship break apart?

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  1. They both wanted to keep the old tribal customs.
  2. They disagreed on which river to settle near.
  3. They had different ideas about how to rule the tribes and create a state. ✓
  4. Jamukha wanted to be friends with Temüjin's enemies.

Answer: They had different ideas about how to rule the tribes and create a state.

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What did Temüjin do with the defeated Tatar warriors?

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  1. He sent them away to another land.
  2. He made them his personal servants.
  3. He integrated them into his own army. ✓
  4. He made them build new cities for him.

Answer: He integrated them into his own army.

From page 5

What was the Kheshig that Temüjin created?

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  1. A special type of weapon used in battle.
  2. An elite imperial guard for his protection. ✓
  3. A group of tribal elders who advised him.
  4. A new kind of fast horse for his army.

Answer: An elite imperial guard for his protection.

From page 6

What was the Yam system used for in Genghis Khan's empire?

Choices

  1. To build new houses for his soldiers.
  2. To send messages and gather intelligence quickly. ✓
  3. To train new horses for battle.
  4. To collect taxes from conquered lands.

Answer: To send messages and gather intelligence quickly.

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What was the Yassa that Genghis Khan created?

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  1. A special kind of armor for his soldiers.
  2. A secret society of warriors.
  3. A comprehensive written legal code for the empire. ✓
  4. A new way of building bridges.

Answer: A comprehensive written legal code for the empire.

From page 9

What was the Pax Mongolica?

Choices

  1. A new type of battle formation.
  2. A period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule. ✓
  3. A large desert where the Mongols lived.
  4. A famous book written by Genghis Khan.

Answer: A period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule.

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