How Much Do You Know About Genghis Khan? Trivia Questions Quiz

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    Who succeeded him as the ruler of the Mongol Empire? 

    • Ogedei Khan 
    • Zeng Khan 
    • Lin Khan
    • Teriaq Khan 
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Widely known all over the world as the founder and first Khan of the Mongol Empire, you might want to take a quiz about him. Ghenghis Kahn became the ruler of the Mongol Empire, having spearheaded the unification of the nomadic tribes of Southeast Asia. How much do you know about this ruler?

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  • 2. 

    What is the name of his mother? 

    • Genghid 

    • Yesugei

    • Teriaq

    • Hoélun 

    Correct Answer
    A. Hoélun 
    Explanation
    Hoélun is the correct answer because she is the mother of Genghis Khan, the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. Hoélun was a member of the Onggirat tribe and was married to Yesugei, the leader of the Borjigin clan. She played a significant role in Genghis Khan's early life, raising him and his siblings after Yesugei's death. Hoélun's influence and guidance were instrumental in shaping Genghis Khan's character and leadership abilities, making her an important figure in Mongolian history.

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  • 3. 

    What year saw the end of Genghis Khan? 

    • 1287

    • 1218

    • 1227

    • 1299

    Correct Answer
    A. 1227
    Explanation
    Genghis Khan died in 1227. This marked the end of his reign and leadership.

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  • 4. 

    When was Genghis Khan crowned? 

    • 1206

    • 1210

    • 1209

    • 1203 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1206
    Explanation
    Genghis Khan was crowned in 1206.

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  • 5. 

    Where was Genghis Kahn born? 

    • Temujin 

    • Xia Linhg

    • Texiaq

    • Mongolia 

    Correct Answer
    A. Temujin 
    Explanation
    Genghis Khan, originally named Temujin, was born in Mongolia.

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  • 6. 

    What religion did he practise in his lifetime? 

    • Taoism 

    • Tengrism 

    • Maoism

    • Buddhism 

    Correct Answer
    A. Tengrism 
  • 7. 

    What is the name of his father? 

    • Tengei

    • Roniterigeh

    • Yesugei

    • Mautigehi

    Correct Answer
    A. Yesugei
    Explanation
    Yesugei is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that is a name. The other options do not make sense as names for someone's father. Therefore, Yesugei is the most logical choice as the name of his father.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these places was conquered by him in the beginning of his reign? 

    • Mongol 

    • Kara 

    • Eurasia 

    • Xia 

    Correct Answer
    A. Eurasia 
    Explanation
    Eurasia was conquered by him in the beginning of his reign.

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  • 9. 

    How long did his reign last? 

    • 19 years

    • 29 years 

    • 23 years 

    • 21 years 

    Correct Answer
    A. 21 years 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 21 years. This suggests that the person in question had a reign that lasted for a period of 21 years.

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  • 10. 

    How old was Genghis at the time of his death? 

    • 66 years old 

    • 58 years old 

    • 79 years old 

    • 83 years old 

    Correct Answer
    A. 66 years old 
    Explanation
    Genghis Khan died at the age of 66.

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