The Mongols Quick Check
Identify an important element of Genghis Kahn’s origin that impacted the type of leader he became.
He was born in a far corner of the empire and spent his youth traveling the Silk Road.
He was born into a noble family of warriors.
He was born into poverty amid a time of warring clans. ✅
He was born into an educated family that valued the study of writing and law.
What is the best tool for a historian to visually display the physical features that led to the development of the Mongol Empire?
a physical map of Mongolia ✅
a bar chart
a line graph a line graph
a thematic map of Mongolia
Think about a European living in a country conquered by the Mongols. Which describes a perspective about the Mongol Empire the European is most likely to have?
The Mongols were responsible for developing trade between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The Mongols were responsible for the unification of the Silk Road.
The Mongols were responsible for the spread of scientific knowledge.
The Mongols were responsible for the murder of millions of people in their conquest of European countries. ✅
When analyzing the impact of the Mongol invasion on the Middle East, which source would be considered a secondary source?
a letter from Öljeitü
The First Small Shanama (Book of Kings)
Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh
a textbook about the Mongol Empire written in 1990 ✅
Why do scholars believe Russia was the country most impacted by Mongol occupation?
The Mongol occupation brought thousands of Mongolian words into the Russian language. ✅
Mongolian art techniques became more evident in Russian art.
The Mongol occupation of Russia caused conflicts between Buddhism and Taoism.
The Mongol occupation limited the power of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Great job on answering all the questions correctly! Here's an explanation for each answer:
1. An important element of Genghis Khan's origin that impacted the type of leader he became was that he was born into poverty amid a time of warring clans. This difficult upbringing forced him to develop resilience, adaptability, and a strong determination to rise above his circumstances, which shaped his leadership style.
2. The best tool for a historian to visually display the physical features that led to the development of the Mongol Empire is a physical map of Mongolia. This allows the historian to study and understand the geography of the region, including the vast grasslands, mountains, rivers, and other landscapes that influenced the formation and expansion of the Mongol Empire.
3. If a European living in a country conquered by the Mongols were to have a perspective about the Mongol Empire, they would most likely view the Mongols as responsible for the murder of millions of people in their conquest of European countries. This perspective reflects the violent and destructive nature of the Mongol invasions, especially in regions like Europe where the Mongols were seen as a brutal force.
4. When analyzing the impact of the Mongol invasion on the Middle East, a source that would be considered a secondary source is a textbook about the Mongol Empire written in 1990. A secondary source refers to a document or work that interprets or analyzes primary sources (first-hand accounts) and provides a scholarly understanding of historical events, in this case, the Mongol invasion of the Middle East.
5. Scholars believe Russia was the country most impacted by Mongol occupation because the Mongol occupation brought thousands of Mongolian words into the Russian language. This linguistic influence indicates the significant cultural impact that the Mongols had on Russia during their occupation, shaping the development of the Russian language and culture.
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