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Life of Genghis Khan: Class 11 MCQ Practice (NCERT)
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Leadership & Conquests of Genghis Khan: Important MCQs with Answers
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Nomadic Empires Theme 5: CBSE Class 11 History Online Test
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NCERT-Aligned Questions: Kurultai, Yasa, Yam and Decimal Army
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Quick Revision MCQs: Genghis Khan’s Rise, Generals and Policies
Introduction
Prepare confidently for CBSE Class 11 History with this NCERT-aligned practice set on Part B: Empires — Theme 5: Nomadic Empires (The Mongols), focused on the Life of Genghis Khan – Leadership and Conquests. These MCQs are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, so every question targets exam-relevant ideas: the 1206 kurultai and Temujin’s proclamation as Genghis Khan, the decimal army system (arban–jaghun–mingghan–tumen), the Yasa (customary laws), and the role of the keshig (imperial guard). You’ll also revise the Yam relay-post network, the paiza travel tablet, the Otrar incident and the Khwarazm campaign, as well as the significance of Jamukha (anda) and merit-based promotions that unified steppe tribes. Each question includes a concise explanation to fix misconceptions quickly, helping you improve accuracy and speed in a timed setting. Use this online practice before class tests, pre-boards, or chapter-wise revisions to strengthen recall, chronology, and keywords exactly the way CBSE examiners expect.
Sample MCQs with Explanations
Q1. The 1206 kurultai is significant because Temujin was proclaimed:
A) Khan of the Kereit
B) Governor of Zhongdu
C) Genghis (Chinggis) Khan of the Mongols ✅
D) Khan of the Golden Horde
Explanation: The grand tribal assembly in 1206 recognised Temujin as Genghis Khan, marking the formal unification of Mongol tribes.
Q2. The Mongol army under Genghis Khan was organised primarily into:
A) Feudal fiefs
B) Roman cohorts
C) Guild companies
D) Decimal units (10, 100, 1,000, 10,000) ✅
Explanation: The arban–jaghun–mingghan–tumen structure enabled flexible command and rapid coordination.
Q3. The keshig in Genghis Khan’s court was the:
A) Tax office
B) Imperial guard corps ✅
C) Postal relay
D) Siege-engine team
Explanation: The keshig were elite, loyal guards selected from trusted warriors.
Q4. The Mongol invasion of Khwarazm (1219–1221) began after the:
A) Fall of Karakorum
B) Alliance with the Song
C) Otrar caravan incident ✅
D) Battle of Ain Jalut
Explanation: The governor of Otrar executed a Mongol trade mission, provoking Genghis Khan’s westward campaign.
Q5. The Yam introduced during Mongol expansion was a:
A) Herd tax system
B) Temple grant network
C) Relay postal system with stations ✅
D) Naval courier service
Explanation: The Yam provided fresh mounts and supplies for messengers, speeding orders and intelligence across the empire.