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What was Genghis Khan's birth name?
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Temujin.
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What happened in 1206?
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Temujin was named Genghis Khan after uniting many Mongol tribes.
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What does 'kurultai' mean?
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A great Mongol meeting where leaders made big decisions.
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Why was merit important?
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Genghis Khan promoted useful people, not just nobles.
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Who was Jamukha?
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Temujin's former friend and later rival.
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Who was Togrul?
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An early ally whose friendship with Temujin later broke down.
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What was the Yassa?
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A strict law code linked to Genghis Khan.
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What made Mongol discipline strong?
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Clear orders, harsh punishment and loyal commanders.
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What is the best Q4 judgement?
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Leadership mattered hugely, but enemy weakness also helped.
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What should you avoid in Q4?
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Do not just retell Genghis Khan's life.
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Genghis Khan (c1200–1227)
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