The Mongol Empire: A Grade 8 Study
An educational worksheet for 8th-grade social studies students to learn about the history, impact, and key figures of the Mongol Empire.
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The Mongol Empire: A Grade 8 Study
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Who was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Batu Khan
Ogedei Khan
2. The Mongol Empire is known for its vast territorial expansion. What continent did it primarily stretch across?
Africa
North America
Asia and Europe
South America
3. The Mongol Empire established the , a period of peace and stability that facilitated trade and communication across Eurasia.
4. The Mongol military was renowned for its use of tactics and skilled horsemen.
5. The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history.
True
False
6. Marco Polo was a famous Mongol explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe.
True
False
7. Describe one significant positive impact of the Mongol Empire on the regions it conquered.
8. Explain one major reason for the eventual decline and fragmentation of the Mongol Empire.
Examine the map below showing the extent of the Mongol Empire.
9. Based on the map, name two modern-day countries that were once part of the Mongol Empire.