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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Khuriltai, Genghis Khan called to discuss his succession. Who was the first son invited to speak after Genghis Khan?
(a) Ogodei.
(b) Jochi.
(c) Tolui.
(d) Chaghatai.

2. What gave the Jurched power over the steppe?
(a) Their control over goods from China.
(b) Their advanced technology.
(c) Their military prowess.
(d) Their superior politicians.

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

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

5. When was Borte's first son born?
(a) 1179.
(b) 1177.
(c) 1184.
(d) 1182.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Genghis Khan get the idea to write down his laws?

2. What was Temujin's first reaction when first reunited with Borte, as she grabbed his reigns?

3. What year did Genghis Khan start out west, towards Khwarizm?

4. How were orders transmitted through the ranks?

5. Who had henchmen execute approximately thirty thousand Mongols in the 1930s?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the steppe.

2. Differentiate between Genghis Khan's white banner and black banner. What did each represent, and what happened to each?

3. How did the people of Kashgar feel about the Mongols?

4. How did Jack Weatherford begin his research?

5. What was the result of Temujin's raid with Ong Khan against the Tartars?

6. What are the Five Snouts?

7. What did Jamuka offer Temujin in death?

8. What was the Great Law of Genghis Khan?

9. Describe the Ikh Khorig.

10. How did Ong Khan respond to Temujin's first khuriltai?

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