Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol empire, was given which name at birth?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Temujin
Genghis Khan was born around 1162 and named Temujin. In 1206 an assembly of Mongol chiefs proclaimed him Genghis Khan, the “Oceanic Khan” or universal ruler. Ogedei was his son, and Kublai and Batu were his grandsons.