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source 4.1a chinggis khan | letter to changchun | 1219 heaven has abandoned china owing to its haughtiness and extravagant luxury. but i, living in the northern wilderness, have not inordinate passions. i hate luxury and exercise moderation. i have only one coat and one food. i eat the same food and am dressed in the same tatters as my humble herdsmen. i consider the people my children, and take an interest in talented men as if they were my brothers.... at military exercises i am always in the front, and in time of battle am never behind. in the space of seven years i have succeeded in accomplishing a great work, and uniting the whole world into one empire. i have not myself distinguished qualities. but the government of the chinese is inconstant, and therefore heaven assists me to obtain the throne.... all together have acknowledged my supremacy. it seems to me that since the remote time... such an empire has not been seen.... since the time i came to the throne i have always taken to heart the ruling of my people; but i could not find worthy men to occupy high offices.... with respect to these circumstances i inquired, and heard that thou, master, hast penetrated the truth.... for a long time thou hast lived in the caverns of the rocks, and hast retired from the world;... have pity upon me, and communicate to me the means of preserving life. i shall serve thee myself. i hope that at least thou wilt leave me 1 multiple choice 1 point in source 4.1a, chinggis khan credits his success as a conqueror to all of the following except - fighting at the front - a benevolence toward humanity - assistance from heaven - a rich and varied diet and mode of dressing 2 multiple choice 1 point why did chinggis khan write to changchun in letter to changchun (source 4.1a)? - he wished to justify his actions to a chinese audience. - he sought a political alliance. - he hoped to learn more about the islamic faith. - he hoped to learn the secret to preserving life. 3 multiple choice 1 point in the secret history of the mongols (source 4.1b), ogodei khan credits himself with - tearing down the great wall of china - establishing a network of post stations - improving the treatment of mongol women

Explanation:

1. In the letter, Chinggis Khan mentions fighting at the front, benevolence, and assistance from heaven as reasons for his success, but not a rich and varied diet and mode of dressing. He emphasizes simplicity in his lifestyle.
2. The letter indicates that Chinggis Khan heard Changchun had knowledge about preserving life and he hoped to learn this secret, as he asks for the means of preserving life.
3. In The Secret History of the Mongols, Ogodei Khan is credited with establishing a network of post - stations which was an important administrative and communication measure in the Mongol Empire.

Answer:

1. D. a rich and varied diet and mode of dressing
2. D. He hoped to learn the secret to preserving life.
3. B. establishing a network of post stations