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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Discovery and Conquest of Europe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The night before his decisive battle with the Naiman, Temujin asked his soldiers to sleep soundly. What happened to many of the Naiman men?
(a) Temujin picked men off, one by one, all through the night.
(b) Many of the fleeing Naimen were pursued by Jamuka.
(c) Temujin lit many fires, so it would seem like he had more men.
(d) Many of the fleeing Naiman fell off a cliff.

2. What was the newly-named Genghis Khan's first new law?
(a) He legitimized all children.
(b) He streamlined hunting rights.
(c) He gave all of his people religious freedom.
(d) He forbade the kidnapping of women.

3. What did Ogodei make the centerpiece of the palace?
(a) A series of lakes for waterfowl.
(b) A giant chess-set.
(c) His throne.
(d) A series of gold and silver wine vats.

4. What was the name Temujin chose for himself, after this important khuriltai?
(a) Genghis Khan.
(b) Ong Khan.
(c) Temujin.
(d) Chinggis Khan.

5. What is naadam?
(a) The traditional food of the Mongols.
(b) The traditional way of throat-singing of the Mongols.
(c) The traditional songs of the Mongols.
(d) The traditional games of the Mongols.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Khuriltai, Genghis Khan called to discuss his succession. Who was the first son invited to speak after Genghis Khan?

2. Why did Temujin decide to break with Jamuka's clan in 1181?

3. What was Kerchagan?

4. What land did Subodei wish to invade, when he was about sixty?

5. Realizing he made a mistake in his refusal of Temujin, Ong Khan decided to do what?

(see the answer key)

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