Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Viewpoints 12.1: Chinese and European Accounts About the Mongol Army

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1. According to Li Xinchuan, which of these mistakes contributed to the conquest of prefectural cities by the Mongols?

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Correct: The answer is c. The Mongols forced the commoners’ relatives to attack the cities, weakening the resolve of the defenders.
Incorrect: The answer is c. The Mongols forced the commoners’ relatives to attack the cities, weakening the resolve of the defenders.
1. According to Li Xinchuan, which of these mistakes contributed to the conquest of prefectural cities by the Mongols?

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2. With which of these statements would Li Xinchuan have been most likely to agree?

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Correct: The answer is a. Li Xinchuan described the Mongol invasion as leaving nothing but destruction and death in its wake.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Li Xinchuan described the Mongol invasion as leaving nothing but destruction and death in its wake.
2. With which of these statements would Li Xinchuan have been most likely to agree?

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3. How did Zhu Sisun survive a Mongol attack?

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Correct: The answer is d. Zhu Sisun only survived because he was buried under a pile of corpses and assumed to be dead.
Incorrect: The answer is d. Zhu Sisun only survived because he was buried under a pile of corpses and assumed to be dead.
3. How did Zhu Sisun survive a Mongol attack?

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4. What qualities did Marco Polo associate with the Mongols?

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Correct: The answer is c. Marco Polo marveled at the ability of Mongol warriors to brave any danger and brush aside any hardship.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Marco Polo marveled at the ability of Mongol warriors to brave any danger and brush aside any hardship.
4. What qualities did Marco Polo associate with the Mongols?