A combination of religious, political, and military reasons, drought in Mongolia leading to search of new pasture lands, promise of greater booty
What does the title "Chingiz Khan" mean?
Oceanic ruler, Fierce ruler, Universal ruler
true or false? The peoples of the Mongolian steppes were members of various tribes, including Mongols, Tatars, Kirghiz and others.
true
The tribes united under Chingiz Khan because
They received booty and prestige in exchange of their absolute loyalty and They believed that he would bring them power and wealth far greater than they could a
What title was given to Temujin after unifying the Mongol tribes?
Chingiz Khan
What was one major result of short-term alliances among Mongolian steppe tribes?
Increased intermixing of cultures, dialects and religious
What led to intermixing of tribes leading to cultural and religious diversity
raiding nad plundering, similar language and ethnic background, forming short term allainces
What title did Chingiz Khan and his successors assume?
Power of God on Earth and Emperors of Mankind
Genghis Khan was born in
1162
Why are the Mongolian steppe tribes often referred to as Turko-Mongols?
Since it is difficult to distinguish between purely Turkic and puerly Mongol tribes
What was the role of the imperial guard in Chingiz Khan’s army?
To guard the Khan and ensure his security
What was Genghis Khan’s original name?
Temujin
How did the Mongols view their role in the world?
Rulers of the whole world
What was the first step Chingiz Khan took to strengthen his rule?
Building a strong and centralized army
Why did Chingiz Khan divide his army into units of 10, 100, 1,000, and 10,000 men?
To ensure loyalty to him rather than tribal chiefs
How did the Mongols perceive their connection with the supernatural?
As the only link between mankind and Heaven
What age group of males was included in Chingiz Khan’s fighting units?
14 to 60 years
What was a common practice among the Mongolian steppe tribes?
raiding and plundering other tribes
What best describes the status of Temujin’s tribe before he unified the Mongols?
A small and not very influential tribe
What did some scholars suggest Chingiz Khan saw his mission as?
A heavenly Mandate or Divine Mission
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Which of the following is NOT a name used to refer to Genghis Khan? Kublai Khan, Janghiz Khan, Chingis Khan, Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
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