This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > History > Class 11 History Chapter 6 Nomadic Empires – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 History Chapter 6 Nomadic Empires Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following countries did the Mongols NOT invade? A) China. B) Russia. C) Persia (today:called Iran). D) England. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) England. 2. What was the Pax Mongolica? A) A period of peace and stability. B) A military campaign. C) A religious movement. D) A trade route. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A period of peace and stability. 3. How did nomadic empires interact with settled civilizations? A) Nomadic empires interacted with settled civilizations through trade, warfare, and cultural exchange. B) Nomadic empires primarily focused on agriculture and settled life. C) Nomadic empires only interacted through diplomatic marriages. D) Nomadic empires avoided contact with settled civilizations entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nomadic empires interacted with settled civilizations through trade, warfare, and cultural exchange. 4. How did nomadic empires influence trade? A) Nomadic empires discouraged trade by isolating regions. B) Nomadic empires had no impact on trade routes or markets. C) They primarily focused on agriculture rather than trade. D) Nomadic empires influenced trade by establishing and protecting trade routes, acting as intermediaries, and connecting distant markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nomadic empires influenced trade by establishing and protecting trade routes, acting as intermediaries, and connecting distant markets. 5. The (harsh) weather continued for several days A) Mild. B) Tough. C) Severe. D) Rough. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Severe. 6. Which of the following best describes the Mongol military strategy? A) Naval superiority. B) Siege warfare only. C) Heavy infantry formations. D) Cavalry mobility and archery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cavalry mobility and archery. 7. Smoke from cars is ..... our health A) Respecting. B) Owning. C) Moving. D) Threatening. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Threatening. 8. What is the significance of the Silk Road in relation to nomadic empires? A) Nomadic empires avoided the Silk Road due to its dangers. B) The Silk Road was primarily a military route for nomadic empires. C) The Silk Road was only used for agricultural exchanges by nomadic tribes. D) The Silk Road was significant for nomadic empires as it enhanced trade, cultural exchange, and their economic power. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Silk Road was significant for nomadic empires as it enhanced trade, cultural exchange, and their economic power. 9. What was the name of the assembly where Genghis Khan was proclaimed the Great Khan? A) Duma. B) Shura. C) Khanate. D) Quriltai. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quriltai. 10. When we move to a new place, we ..... A) B .put up the ger. B) A. have to make a new ger. C) C. buy a new ger. D) D. share a ger with our neighbours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B .put up the ger. 11. What were the living conditions like for nomadic peoples? A) Nomadic peoples lived in temporary shelters, adapted to their environment, and relied on communal resources. B) Nomadic groups lived in large, urban settlements. C) Nomadic peoples built permanent homes with solid foundations. D) They relied solely on agriculture for their food supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nomadic peoples lived in temporary shelters, adapted to their environment, and relied on communal resources. 12. What is the passage mainly about? A) The different kinds of shelters. B) The lifestyle of Tibetan nomads. C) The significance of shelters. D) Various lifestyle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The lifestyle of Tibetan nomads. 13. Which language sources were crucial for understanding Mongol history? A) Greek and Latin. B) Spanish and Portuguese. C) Turkish and Hindi. D) Chinese, Mongolian, Persian, and Arabic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chinese, Mongolian, Persian, and Arabic. 14. Why do you ..... the report false? A) Consider. B) Boil. C) Harsh. D) Possession. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consider. 15. Tibetan nomads ..... from fertile land to grow crops A) Use yaks. B) Use organic fertilizer. C) Move from place to place. D) Use advanced machines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Move from place to place. 16. Nomadic children ..... A) Play the same games as other children in the world. B) Use nature and their animals as playthings. C) Do not like toys. D) Spend all their time helping with housework. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use nature and their animals as playthings. 17. We live ..... other people. A) A different life to. B) The same life as. C) In exactly the same way as. D) Similarly to. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A different life to. 18. What was the primary economic activity of the Mongols? A) Pastoralism. B) Mining. C) Trade. D) Agriculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pastoralism. 19. Name one famous nomadic empire. A) Ottoman Empire. B) Roman Empire. C) Mongol Empire. D) Byzantine Empire. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mongol Empire. 20. Tibetan nomads consider ..... of the Tibetan Plateau their home A) Big cities. B) Fertile land. C) An apartment. D) The mountains and grasslands. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The mountains and grasslands. 21. We have to ..... the rich experiences of our elders A) Respect. B) Expect. C) Survive. D) Trade. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Respect. 22. What is a nomadic empire? A) A type of government led by a single ruler. B) A cultural movement focused on agriculture. C) A permanent settlement with fixed borders. D) A political entity formed by nomadic peoples who move and often engage in trade and conquest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A political entity formed by nomadic peoples who move and often engage in trade and conquest. 23. What innovation did Genghis Khan introduce to unite the Mongol confederations? A) Establishing a democratic council. B) Implementing a caste system. C) Enforcing strict military discipline. D) Promoting people based on merit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Promoting people based on merit. 24. Which is NOT one of the Tibetan nomads' uses of yaks? A) Tents made from yak wool. B) Yak dung uses as a fertilizer. C) A daily diet of yak meat. D) Yak skin to protect them from harsh weather. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yak dung uses as a fertilizer. 25. Which of the following regions did the Mongol Empire NOT conquer? A) Iran. B) India. C) China. D) Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) India. 26. Which was more important to Mongolian identity? A) The individual. B) The whole tribe. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The whole tribe. 27. Name a modern country that was once part of a nomadic empire. A) China. B) Mongolia. C) Kazakhstan. D) Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mongolia. 28. Mongols lived in portable tents called A) Teepees. B) Yurts. C) Igloos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yurts. 29. Which of the following was a key factor in the Mongol Empire's ability to maintain control over its vast territories? A) Use of local governors. B) Establishment of a single language. C) Religious conversion of conquered peoples. D) Destruction of local cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use of local governors. 30. What were the main reasons for the expansion of nomadic empires? A) Focus on agricultural development. B) Avoidance of conflict with neighboring tribes. C) The main reasons for the expansion of nomadic empires include the search for grazing lands, resource acquisition, wealth and power through conquest, and strategic mobility. D) Desire for permanent settlements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main reasons for the expansion of nomadic empires include the search for grazing lands, resource acquisition, wealth and power through conquest, and strategic mobility. 31. What was one reason for the Mongols' military success? A) Their advanced weaponry. B) Their superior numbers. C) Their diplomatic negotiations. D) Their expertise in siege warfare. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Their expertise in siege warfare. 32. How did the Mongols ensure safe passage for traders? A) Khan would bestow a badge that would ensure their safety and equipment. B) Khan would provide a security. C) Khan would personally escort important traders to their destinations. D) Khan could not ensure safe passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Khan would bestow a badge that would ensure their safety and equipment. 33. What term describes the political power established by nomadic groups like the Mongols? A) Nomadic Empire. B) Tribal Confederation. C) Agrarian Society. D) Feudal System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nomadic Empire. 34. In Europe, the Mongols led by Batu became known as the A) "vikings". B) "Golden Horde". C) "Horsemen". D) "savage beasts". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Golden Horde". 35. Almost all the ..... dried out because of the severe drought A) Shelters. B) Crops. C) Wool. D) Festivals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Crops. 36. True or False:The Mongolian Empire was the largest continuous empire in history (land size). A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. Your final exam will ..... of five essay questions A) Hunt. B) Protect. C) Consist. D) Consider. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consist. 38. Miller always listens to (outdated) songs A) Recent. B) Old. C) Fashionable. D) Popular. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Old. 39. Our cattle can provide us with ..... A) Means of transport only. B) Food only. C) Anything we want. D) Most of our needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Most of our needs. 40. We have to move in order to ..... A) Look for food for our cattle. B) Be closer to the city. C) Look for better weather. D) Change our lifestyle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Look for food for our cattle. 41. What was Genghis Khan's original name? A) Batu. B) Ogedei. C) Kublai. D) Temujin. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Temujin. 42. Mongolian soldiers were experts with which weapon? A) Bow and arrows. B) Samurai swords. C) Bayonets. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bow and arrows. 43. Who was the leader that united the Mongol tribes and established a vast empire? A) Batu Khan. B) Kublai Khan. C) Genghis Khan. D) Ogedei Khan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genghis Khan. 44. I want to ..... a good relation ship with you A) Hunt. B) Dash. C) Maintain. D) Hurt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintain. 45. True or False:The Mongols forced their religion on others. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 46. Mongolian children in the Gobi learn ..... A) To help with household chores. B) To be generous. C) To ride a goat. D) To live in the mountains. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help with household chores. 47. What was one negative consequence of the Mongols' conquests? A) Preservation of historical artifacts. B) Advancement of artistic patronage. C) Promotion of cultural exchange. D) Destruction of entire cities. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Destruction of entire cities. 48. Which of the following was a significant consequence of Mongol conquests? A) Decline of trade. B) Cultural exchange and trade expansion. C) Permanent peace in Europe. D) Isolation of regions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cultural exchange and trade expansion. 49. What is one similarity between the Mongol empire and the African kingdoms? A) They spread Christianity. B) They became powerful from trade. C) They were poor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They became powerful from trade. 50. Which nomadic group is known for their conquests in Asia and Europe? A) Huns. B) Vikings. C) Bedouins. D) Mongols. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mongols. 51. Primary animal used by the Mongols for transportation A) Donkeys. B) Falcons. C) Horses. D) Camels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Horses. 52. What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire? A) Skilled horseback riders. B) Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons). C) Superior military strategies-luring the enemy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 53. Which of the following innovations is attributed to the Mongol Empire? A) Feudal land ownership. B) Gunpowder technology. C) Postal system. D) Maritime navigation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Postal system. 54. What was the fate of cities that resisted Mongol rule? A) They were often destroyed. B) They were spared. C) They were integrated peacefully. D) They became trade hubs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were often destroyed. 55. What was the primary reason for the Mongols' success in creating a vast empire? A) Superior technology. B) Innovative military tactics. C) Large population. D) Strong alliances. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Innovative military tactics. 56. Which of the following best describes the Mongol approach to governance? A) Imposing their customs on conquered peoples. B) Complete autonomy for all regions. C) Adapting to local customs and governance. D) Strictly enforcing nomadic traditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adapting to local customs and governance. 57. Add noodles to the ..... water and stir it A) Possession. B) Harsh. C) Boil. D) Grassland. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Boil. 58. Which is NOT true according to the passage? A) The weather in the Tibetan Plateau is mild. B) The lifestyle of Tibetan nomads is being threatened. C) Tibetan nomads trade things at markets or festivals. D) Tibetan nomads use dried dung to cook food and boil water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tibetan nomads trade things at markets or festivals. 59. When you travel, you should be careful to keep your ..... safe A) Possession. B) Boil. C) Consider. D) Grassland. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Possession. 60. What was the primary role of the Silk Road during the Mongol Empire? A) Military supply route. B) Religious pilgrimage path. C) Diplomatic communication channel. D) Trade and cultural exchange. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Trade and cultural exchange. 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