Mongol Empire

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Which region was not ruled by the Mongol Empire?
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Europe
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In the Mongol Empire, a khan was a
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ruler
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Which statement correctly describes the practice of pastoralism in Mongolia?
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Pastoralism was a social system that was based on raising livestock to provide for the needs of the people.
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What was one of Genghis Khan's achievements?
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Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia.
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Which statement correctly describes the conquests of the Mongol Empire?
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The Mongols conquered a vast area over a short period of time by using a great deal of violence and cruelty.
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What was one of Kublai Khan's achievements?
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Kublai Khan conquered China.
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Which statement correctly defines the khanates of the thirteenth century?
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Khanates were independent areas of the Mongol Empire.
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Which aspects of Chinese culture did the Mongols adopt?
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the style of dress and government organization
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Why did the ruler of the Mongol Empire decide to adopt certain Chinese customs?
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He understood that Mongolian customs might not be accepted in China, so he made compromises.
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The social hierarchy that was established in China by the Mongols
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kept the Chinese people separate from the Mongols.
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What happened after the Mongols invaded Persia in the 1200s?
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The Mongols captured Baghdad and destroyed it.
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How did the Mongols respond to the different religions that were practiced in Persia?
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The Mongols were tolerant of the different religions.
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The Ilkhanate of the Mongol Empire was a state that was established in
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Persia
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What present-day city became the capital of China after the Mongols took over China?
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Beijing
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At its peak, the Mongol Empire included parts of
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China, Persia, and Russia.
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Why were foreigners chosen for government positions within the Yuan Dynasty?
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The Mongols believed that foreigners were more trustworthy.
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How did Mongolian rule in Russia differ from Mongolian rule in China?
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In China, the Mongols took over the government. In Russia, the Mongols allowed princes to rule for them.
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What was one factor that led to the fall of the Mongol Empire?
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The Mongols struggled to govern such an enormous empire.
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Which list states events of the Mongol Empire in the correct chronological order?
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i. The Mongols united their tribes.ii. The Mongols invaded Kiev.iii. The Mongols captured Baghdad.iv. The Mongols took over China.
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What trait was most important to Genghis Khan when promoting generals?
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skill in battle