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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. How did Temujin trick the Naiman to believe he had more troops than "stars in the sky?"
(a) Temujin had each man light five fires.
(b) Temujin left a trail of destruction and litter, making it look like more men.
(c) Temujin used villagers on horseback to fill in his ranks.
(d) Temujin fashioned dummies and empty tents to make it appear he had more men.

2. When was the final battle for control over Mongolia?
(a) 1206, the Year of the Bear.
(b) 1200, the Year of the Llama.
(c) 1202, the Year of the Rooster.
(d) 1204, the Year of the Rat.

3. What was the first thing the Mongol soldiers did every morning when they broke camp?
(a) They put out the night's fires and rode on.
(b) They had a meeting and discussed the next day.
(c) A quick reconissance of the left, right, back, and front.
(d) They prayed to Genghis Khan.

4. Whom did Temujin ask for help, after the kidnapping of Borte?
(a) Ong Khan.
(b) Jamuka.
(c) Mongke.
(d) The Merkid.

5. What is a khuriltai?
(a) A traditional Mongolian wedding.
(b) A traditional Mongolian meal.
(c) A traditional Mongolian council.
(d) A traditional Mongolian dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What notable geographical area did Genghis Khan have to cross to get to the Jurched in 1211?

2. When did Borte die?

3. Under the kinship hierarchy, what is each linage known by?

4. Who helped form the Mongol alliance with the Sung?

5. How did the Mongol army kill, during battle?

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