Mongols and the Muslim World Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Baghdad 1258 and Ain Jalut 1260: mixed questions on the Mongol invasions. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 1219-1260. Region: Persia, Iraq, Syria, Egypt. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Sack of Baghdad: Hulagu Khan besieged Baghdad in January-February 1258 and caliph al-Mustasim was killed.
Hulagu Khan: Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, founded the Ilkhanate.
Battle of Ain Jalut: Qutuz and Baybars defeated a Mongol force under Kitbuqa in September 1260.
Baybars: Baybars seized the throne after Qutuz's death and fought both Mongols and Crusaders.
Khwarazmian Empire: Shah Muhammad II of Khwarezm refused redress.

Quick answers

What should I know about Sack of Baghdad? Hulagu Khan besieged Baghdad in January-February 1258 and caliph al-Mustasim was killed.

What should I know about Hulagu Khan? Hulagu, grandson of Genghis Khan, founded the Ilkhanate.

What should I know about Battle of Ain Jalut? Qutuz and Baybars defeated a Mongol force under Kitbuqa in September 1260.

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