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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the Pax Mongolica and how it led to the world becoming more connected.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What was the name of the law code introduced by Genghis Khan?
Magna Carta
The Lasa
The Yam
Correct answer: The Yasa
Q2.
How did a soldier in Genghis Khan's army get a promotion?
By being married to an important person.
By being related by the child of an important person
Correct answer: By doing his job well.
By paying Genghis Khan a fee
Q3.
What was Genghis Khan's view on the religion of the people in his empire?
They all had to worship him.
Correct answer: They could worship whatever they liked provided they obeyed the khan.
They had to be either Christian or Muslim.
They had to worship the Mongol sky god.
Q4.
What was the name of the messaging network that Genghis Khan introduced?
The Lasa
The Mongol Mail
Correct answer: The Yam
The Yasa
Q5.
What was a paiza?
Correct answer: A special medal that gave someone protection as he travelled throughout the empire.
A special piece of paper that gave someone protection as he travelled throughout the empire.
The name given to loot captured by Genghis Khan's army
The name of the alcoholic drink made by Mongols

5 Questions

Q1.
How many khanates did the Mongol Empire break into?
10
Correct answer: Four
Three
Two
Q2.
What does Pax Mongolica mean?
The Asian Peace
The Asian War
Correct answer: The Mongolian Peace
The Mongolian War
Q3.
What was the name of the Italian traveller who travelled across the Mongol Empire?
Correct answer: Marco Polo
Marco Poloni
Ricardo Polo
Richard Polo
Q4.
Which disease do historians think spread from China to Europe via the Mongol Empire?
Ebola
Correct answer: The Black Death
The flu
The sweating sickness
Q5.
What was the name of the trade network that connected China with Europe?
The Carpet Road
The Silk Network
The Silk Path
Correct answer: The Silk Road