Question 1

One of the reasons Ogodei was allowed to rule over all of Chinggis Khan's empire was because

Accepted Answer

A) Chinggis requested it. 
B) Ogodei defeated his rival at a khuriltai. 
C) Ogodei conquered China. 
D) Europe agreed to surrender if Ogodei took over. 
E) Ogodei bribed his way past all other chiefs. 
A) Chinggis requested it. 
B) Ogodei defeated his rival at a khuriltai. 
C) Ogodei conquered China. 
D) Europe agreed to surrender if Ogodei took over. 
E) Ogodei bribed his way past all other chiefs.

Question 2

One of the courts visited by William of Rubruck was that of Sartakh,Chinggis's

Accepted Answer

A) Nephew. 
B) Buddhist shaman advisor. 
C) Neo-Confucianist counselor. 
D) Daughter. 
E) Great-grandson. 
A) Nephew. 
B) Buddhist shaman advisor. 
C) Neo-Confucianist counselor. 
D) Daughter. 
E) Great-grandson.

Question 3

What did a Mongol messenger carry on the postal relay system to prove that they were authorized and entitled to food and fresh horses?

Accepted Answer

A) A letter from Chinggis. 
B) Silver or bronze tablet. 
C) Special silver spurs. 
D) A piece of Chinggis' hair. 
E) A copy of the Origin of Chinggis Khan. 
A) A letter from Chinggis. 
B) Silver or bronze tablet. 
C) Special silver spurs. 
D) A piece of Chinggis' hair. 
E) A copy of the Origin of Chinggis Khan.

Question 4

Please define the following key terms.
- Zheng He expeditions

Accepted Answer

The Zheng He expeditions refer to a seri

Question 5

Mongols traded with settled neighboring peoples to obtain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Metal. 
B) Horses. 
C) Goats. 
D) Wool. 
E) Cheese. 
A) Metal. 
B) Horses. 
C) Goats. 
D) Wool. 
E) Cheese.

Question 6

Janissaries were captured ____ who became enslaved soldiers many of whom later became Muslims.

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A) Christians. 
B) Muslims. 
C) Mongols. 
D) Ottoman orphans. 
E) Persians. 
A) Christians. 
B) Muslims. 
C) Mongols. 
D) Ottoman orphans. 
E) Persians.

Question 7

What was the tanistry in Mongolian society?

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A) A divinatory ritual. 
B) A political process to choose a new leader. 
C) A military unit. 
D) Fermented mare's milk. 
E) A felt tent for a family. 
A) A divinatory ritual. 
B) A political process to choose a new leader. 
C) A military unit. 
D) Fermented mare's milk. 
E) A felt tent for a family.

Question 8

Which of the following were a part of Mongolian religious practices?

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A) Polytheism. 
B) Felt figurines of protective spirits. 
C) Shamans. 
D) Tengri and Itugen. 
E) All of these choices. 
A) Polytheism. 
B) Felt figurines of protective spirits. 
C) Shamans. 
D) Tengri and Itugen. 
E) All of these choices.

Question 9

The principality of Muscovy (Moscow)eventually emerged as the most powerful principality of the Rus principalities because

Accepted Answer

A) Kiev became the center of the Qipchaq khanate. 
B) Moscow continued as the Eastern Orthodox center. 
C) Ivan III led a force that brought the Qipchaq khanate to an end. 
D) the forces of Kiev were unable to defeat the Rus-Mongol armies for the control of the region. 
E) Ivan III joined with the forces of the Il-khanate to oust the Qipchaq khanate. 
A) Kiev became the center of the Qipchaq khanate. 
B) Moscow continued as the Eastern Orthodox center. 
C) Ivan III led a force that brought the Qipchaq khanate to an end. 
D) the forces of Kiev were unable to defeat the Rus-Mongol armies for the control of the region. 
E) Ivan III joined with the forces of the Il-khanate to oust the Qipchaq khanate.

Question 10

The traditional method to acclaim  a new Mongol leader was to gather in an assembly known as

Accepted Answer

A) Khanates. 
B) Darughachi. 
C) Khuriltai. 
D) Shamanism. 
E) Tanistry. 
A) Khanates. 
B) Darughachi. 
C) Khuriltai. 
D) Shamanism. 
E) Tanistry.

Question 11

Which of the following areas was a part of the Ming empire?

Accepted Answer

A) Manchuria. 
B) Inner Mongolia. 
C) Xinjiiang. 
D) Tibet. 
E) All of these choices. 
A) Manchuria. 
B) Inner Mongolia. 
C) Xinjiiang. 
D) Tibet. 
E) All of these choices.

Question 12

The Chinese junks of the Zheng He expeditions with over 300 ships and 20,000 men were

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A) used primarily to transport slaves. 
B) Set out on voyages of exploration. 
C) not mentioned in the writings of Ibn Battuta. 
D) used to display the might of the Yongle emperor. 
E) not involved in trade outside of the Muslim world. 
A) used primarily to transport slaves. 
B) Set out on voyages of exploration. 
C) not mentioned in the writings of Ibn Battuta. 
D) used to display the might of the Yongle emperor. 
E) not involved in trade outside of the Muslim world.

Question 13

Please define the following key terms.
- Ogodei

Accepted Answer

Ogodei, also spelled Ögedei or Ogotai, r

Question 14

Please define the following key terms.
- Il-Khanate

Accepted Answer

The Il-Khanate, also spelled Ilkhanate,

Question 15

How was the city of Constantinople treated by the Ottomans after its defeat in 1453?

Accepted Answer

A) It was demolished by conquering Ottoman soldiers. 
B) It was transformed from a Christian into a Muslim city. 
C) The name of the city was changed to Istanbul to honor the Prophet. 
D) Trade was destroyed in the city,causing severe economic depression. 
E) Hagia Sophia was destroyed and replaced by a major Islamic mosque. 
A) It was demolished by conquering Ottoman soldiers. 
B) It was transformed from a Christian into a Muslim city. 
C) The name of the city was changed to Istanbul to honor the Prophet. 
D) Trade was destroyed in the city,causing severe economic depression. 
E) Hagia Sophia was destroyed and replaced by a major Islamic mosque.

Question 16

Please define the following key terms.
- Khubilai Khan

Accepted Answer

Khubilai Khan, also spelled as Kublai Kh

Question 17

Please define the following key terms.
- darughachi

Accepted Answer

The term "darughachi" (also spelled daru

Question 18

How does Chinggis Khan reorganize the Mongol army when he unifies the tribes?

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The answer of  How does Chinggis Khan reorganize the Mongol...

Question 19

Please define the following key terms.
- Yuan

Accepted Answer

The term "Yuan" can refer to different c

Question 20

Please define the following key terms.
- Khuriltai

Accepted Answer

Khuriltai, often spelled as Kurultai or

Exam 14: The Mongols and Their Successors, 1200 - 1500

One of the reasons Ogodei was allowed to rule over all of Chinggis Khan's empire was because

One of the courts visited by William of Rubruck was that of Sartakh,Chinggis's

What did a Mongol messenger carry on the postal relay system to prove that they were authorized and entitled to food and fresh horses?

Please define the following key terms. - Zheng He expeditions

Mongols traded with settled neighboring peoples to obtain which of the following?

Janissaries were captured ____ who became enslaved soldiers many of whom later became Muslims.

What was the tanistry in Mongolian society?

Which of the following were a part of Mongolian religious practices?

The principality of Muscovy (Moscow)eventually emerged as the most powerful principality of the Rus principalities because

The traditional method to acclaim a new Mongol leader was to gather in an assembly known as

Which of the following areas was a part of the Ming empire?

The Chinese junks of the Zheng He expeditions with over 300 ships and 20,000 men were

Please define the following key terms. - Ogodei

Please define the following key terms. - Il-Khanate

How was the city of Constantinople treated by the Ottomans after its defeat in 1453?

Please define the following key terms. - Khubilai Khan

Please define the following key terms. - darughachi

How does Chinggis Khan reorganize the Mongol army when he unifies the tribes?

Please define the following key terms. - Yuan

Please define the following key terms. - Khuriltai

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