Question 1

Which of the following did the Mongol ruler Ogodei list as one of his greatest accomplishments in Source 11.1?&#10;A) The destruction of the Eurasian network of post stations&#10;B) The extension of Mongol rule throughout Pacific Oceania&#10;C) The placement of spies and agents among the people in the cities&#10;D) The conversion of the farmland in Cathay (China)to pastureland

Accepted Answer

Ogodei, as a Mongol ruler, is known for his strategic use of spies and agents to maintain control and gather intelligence within the cities under Mongol rule, which is a common tactic in expanding and maintaining large empires. This approach helped in administrating vast territories effectively.

Question 2

Which of the following reflects the Russian view of the Mongols as represented in Source 11.4?&#10;A) &#34;The wild man of the mountains&#34;&#10;B) &#34;A woman with no principles&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Clouds on the paths of the immortals&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The pagan and godless Tartars&#34;

Accepted Answer

Source 11.4 refers to the Mongols as "the pagan and godless Tartars," indicating a negative view of them from the Russian perspective. The other options are not mentioned in the source.

Question 3

What do the selections by Chinggis Khan in Source 11.2 and Ogodei in Source 11.1 reveal about Mongol rule in China?&#10;A) The Mongols ruled with an iron fist and virtually enslaved their Chinese subjects.&#10;B) The Mongols adopted many Confucian ideas on governance.&#10;C) The Mongols imposed their language and culture on their Chinese subjects.&#10;D) The Mongols converted all farmland to pastureland for their herds.

Accepted Answer

The selections by both Chinggis Khan and Ogodei reveal that the Mongols adopted some Confucian ideas on governance, such as appointing officials based on merit and creating a system of civil service exams. This suggests that the Mongols were willing to incorporate aspects of Chinese culture and government into their rule in China. The other options are not supported by the sources.

Question 4

In Source 11.3,how did Chinggis Khan justify his conquest of Bukhara?&#10;A) As a civilizing mission&#10;B) As a quest for revenge&#10;C) As military competition&#10;D) As God's punishment

Accepted Answer

Chinggis Khan justified his conquest of Bukhara as God's punishment, claiming that he was the instrument of God's wrath against those who had sinned.

Question 5

The excerpts in Source 11.1 describing the Mongol practice of anda and the process by which Temujin acquired the title of Chinggis Khan suggest that political authority and political relationships were based on

A) deeply personal ties of friendship and loyalty.
B) kinship relations and marriage alliances.
C) democratic principles and practices.
D) diplomacy,negotiation,and compromise.

Accepted Answer

The excerpt describes the Mongol practice of anda, which is based on personal ties of friendship and loyalty, and how Temujin gained the loyalty and support of his followers through personal relationships. This suggests that political authority and relationships in Mongol society were based on deeply personal ties.

Deck 12: A: Pastoral Peoples on the Global Stage the Mongol Moment 1200-1500