Question

Temüjin, who would later become Genghis Khan, had spent decades living without support in the wilderness and demonstrating his military achievements on the battlefield. But in 1206, he achieved what no previous Mongolian leader had. He united the many tribal groups of the Mongolian steppe under his control. Genghis Khan meant “universal ruler,” and it was a fitting label for the man who would send armies across Asia to unite China, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Based on the passage, what was the major effect of Genghis Khan’s unification of Mongolia?

It led to his eventual downfall as a ruler in Mongolia.
It convinced the Mongols to abandon their pastoral ways.
It made the conquest outside of Mongolia possible.
It left Mongolia weak and vulnerable to invasion.

Answer 1

It made the conquest outside of Mongolia possible.

Because by uniting the Mongol tribes under his rule in 1206, he could organize and send armies across Asia to conquer other regions.