Genghis Khan was born around 1162 near which river in northern Mongolia?
AOnon
BAmur
COxus
DIndus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Onon
1. The steppe was drained by the Onon and Selenga.
2. He was born near the Onon river.
3. His name at birth was Temujin.
_Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 5, Nomadic Empires._
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