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CLEP Western Civ I

Category - Medieval History

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What was the vast empire that stretched from Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan in the 13th-14th century? This was the largest contiguous empire ever to be seen in the world.
  1. Roman Empire
  2. Parthian Empire
  3. Persian Empire
  4. Mongol Empire
  5. Spanish Empire
Explanation
Answer: D - The Mongol Empire stretched from Japan to the Danube River. Genghis Khan’s Golden Horde ensured Pax Mongolica the entire length of the Silk Road. For a century, the various Khanates controlled trade and travel through to the gateway of Europe from Asia.
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