World History and Civilizations
Which statement correctly explains Genghis Khan?
- A. An ancient Mesopotamian city famous for the Hanging Gardens attributed to it and the legal code of King Hammurabi
- B. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization'
- C. The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history ✓
- D. One of the world's earliest urban civilizations, which flourished in the Indus river region at sites such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa
Correct answer
C. The founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history
Explanation
'Genghis Khan' refers to the founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history.