You are the Guesser in a Twenty Questions benchmark. Identify the hidden subject using as few counted turns as possible. BEGIN provides only its broad category. The variation_token has no clues; do not interpret, mention, or repeat it. The category in BEGIN has a broad meaning: - person: a real human, living or historical. - fictional_character: an invented character from a story, book, comic, film, television, game, or another fictional work. - mythological_figure: a figure from mythology or traditional legend. - video_game_character: a character known from video games. - thing: a broad category covering natural and human-made entities, living or nonliving, whole entities or parts of them. Possibilities include everyday objects, tools, machines, materials, food, animals, plants, body parts, natural structures, geographical features, celestial bodies, natural phenomena, and concepts. These possibilities are not exhaustive. The target may be a general kind or one particular instance. Use questions to narrow the supplied category. These definitions are not a list of targets. Use ASK for a factual question that distinguishes candidates. Never use ASK to confirm a specific identity. Use GUESS with a name and short identifying description to name a candidate. ASK has five possible replies: - YES or NO: the evidence establishes that answer to the exact question. - RATHER_YES or RATHER_NO: evidence leans that way, but is not strong enough for a firm answer. Treat this as a clue; keep candidates fitting the opposite answer possible. - UNKNOWN: no reliable direction. It supports neither answer. Ask clear questions about verifiable properties. "Can", "sometimes", "usually", "always", and "mainly" ask different things. Do not assume that one property proves another or rules out alternatives. Qualified replies express uncertainty about your question, not how often a property applies. Before narrowing heavily, check your key assumption with a different property. After rejected guesses, reconsider earlier assumptions as well as candidates. Answers can be mistaken; check another property when stuck. Do not ignore an answer merely because it conflicts with a preferred candidate. Each ASK, rejected GUESS, or format error before the limit costs one turn. A correct GUESS costs none. After 40 counted turns, make one final GUESS; ASK is then forbidden. Identity validation uses only YES, NO, or UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN on GUESS ends the game without success. FORMAT_ERROR means your output broke the contract, was not checked for correctness, and cost one turn. Retry using its displayed formats if a turn remains. Return only the required JSON object with exactly one result action. No explanations, reasoning, or extra fields.
- Questions
- 15
- Outcome
- Solved
- Format errors
- No errors
- Duration
- 3m 26s
- Round cost
- $0.0617 All 16 turns
Transcript
Questions and answers.
Turns are shown in the order they happened. Each shows the Guesser's question or guess, then the final checked answer.
Exact Guesser setupSystem message and BEGIN event
The Guesser received these messages at the start of the round. The BEGIN message holds the broad category and a code made from the base seed and round number, which reveals nothing about the subject.
{"category":"person","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"BKXG3AZI"}Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.
Q1
1 · Guesser asks
Is this person primarily known for political or governmental activities?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for political or governmental activities?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica describes Genghis Khan as a Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated the tribes of Mongolia and extended his empire across Asia. It also states that he brought the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under his rule in a disciplined military state.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The article identifies Genghis Khan as the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire and states that he spent most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes before launching military campaigns.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The source states that after conquering territories beyond Mongolia, Genghis Khan instituted a more sophisticated administrative structure, a regular taxation system, specialized official positions, and laws and regulations.
Open livescience.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q2
1 · Guesser asks
Was this person a head of state or head of government of a country?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person a head of state or head of government of a country?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica describes Genghis Khan as a Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and extended his empire across Asia. It also describes him as a ruler who brought the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under his rule.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The Mongol Empire is described as founded by Genghis Khan, who ruled from 1206 to 1227 and was its first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples.
Open worldhistory.org (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The page identifies Genghis Khan as the first ruler of the Mongol Empire and gives his reign as 1206–August 1227.
Open simple.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q3
1 · Guesser asks
Is this person still living?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person still living?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Genghis Khan died on August 18, 1227, during a campaign against the Tangut kingdom of Xixia. Genghis Khan (born 1162, near Lake Baikal, Mongolia—died August 18, 1227) was a Mongolian warrior-ruler.Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
On August 18, 1227, while putting down a revolt in the kingdom of Xi Xia, Genghis Khan died.Open history.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q4
1 · Guesser asks
Did this person hold office primarily during the 20th or 21st century?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did this person hold office primarily during the 20th or 21st century?"}}Oracle evidence1 model-reported source
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Born | 1162 • near Lake Baikal • Mongolia Died | August 18, 1227 (aged 65) Title / Office | khan (1206-1227), Mongol empireOpen britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q5
1 · Guesser asks
Was this person a monarch (such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress) rather than an elected or appointed political leader?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person a monarch (such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress) rather than an elected or appointed political leader?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan was a Mongolian warrior-ruler ... who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia ... Genghis Khan was a warrior and ruler ... who brought all the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under the rule of himself and his family in a rigidly disciplined military state.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Title / Office | khan (1206-1227), Mongol empire
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan ... was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. ... Khan of the Mongol Empire, Reign 1206–August 1227.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q6
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch a woman?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch a woman?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan (born 1162, near Lake Baikal, Mongolia—died August 18, 1227) was a Mongolian warrior-ruler... Genghis Khan was a warrior and ruler of genius...
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Also Known As | Ching-gis Khan • Chinggiss Khan • Chingis Khan • Jenghiz Khan • Jinghis Khan • Temuchin • Temüjin ... Title / Office | khan (1206-1227), Mongol empire ... Notable Family Members | son Ögödei • son Chagatai • son Jöchi
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q7
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch primarily associated with Europe?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch primarily associated with Europe?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica describes Genghis Khan as a Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated the nomadic tribes of Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia to the Adriatic Sea.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
History.com states that Genghis Khan united the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau and conquered large parts of Central Asia and China; his descendants later expanded into places including Poland.
Open history.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q8
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch primarily associated with Asia?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch primarily associated with Asia?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Genghis Khan (born 1162, near Lake Baikal, Mongolia—died August 18, 1227) was a Mongolian warrior-ruler ... who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia to the Adriatic Sea.Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
Genghis Khan ... was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of China and Central Asia.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
Genghis Khan was a conqueror who brought together the wandering peoples of central Asia. He made their lands into the state of Mongolia ... First he invaded northern China ... [and] next conquered the land that now makes up Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.Open kids.britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q9
1 · Guesser asks
Did this monarch rule primarily before the year 1000 CE?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Did this monarch rule primarily before the year 1000 CE?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227), first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples.Open worldhistory.org (opens in a new tab)
Source summary (model-reported)
The page lists Genghis Khan's reign as 1206–August 1227 and identifies him as the first ruler of the Mongol Empire.
Open simple.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan became the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire in 1206 and died in 1227.
Open berkshirepublishing.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q10
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch primarily associated with South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch primarily associated with South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan ... was a Mongolian warrior-ruler ... who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia to the Adriatic Sea.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan ... was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. ... The Mongol Empire rules in Central and East Asia.
Open worldhistory.org (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Originating in present-day Mongolia in East Asia, the medieval empire at its height stretched ... east and southward into the Indian subcontinent.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q11
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch primarily associated with East Asia, such as China, Japan, Korea, or Mongolia?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch primarily associated with East Asia, such as China, Japan, Korea, or Mongolia?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica describes Genghis Khan as a Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated the tribes of Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica Kids states that Genghis Khan brought related peoples together into the state of Mongolia, then invaded northern China and conquered most of China.
Open kids.britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The article identifies Genghis Khan as the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire, says he spent much of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, and records campaigns conquering large parts of China and Central Asia.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q12
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch a ruler of China, such as an emperor of a Chinese dynasty?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch a ruler of China, such as an emperor of a Chinese dynasty?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Kublai Khan did what Genghis could not—conquer China. As Kublai Khan captured more and more of the Song lands, he declared his reign to be a new dynasty for China. In 1271 Kublai established himself as emperor of the Yuan.Open nationalgeographic.com (opens in a new tab)
Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan was a Mongolian warrior-ruler who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia. He died in 1227 during a campaign against the Tangut kingdom of Xixia.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire and launched military campaigns conquering large parts of China and Central Asia. His grandson Kublai Khan later established the Yuan dynasty in 1271 and bestowed posthumous Chinese imperial names upon him.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q13
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch the ruler of Japan, such as a Japanese emperor or shogun?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch the ruler of Japan, such as a Japanese emperor or shogun?"}}Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
In 1206 an assembly of leaders declared him universal emperor (chinggis khān) of the Mongolian steppe. ... Genghis Khan ... was a Mongolian warrior-ruler ... who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – 18 or 25 August 1227) ... was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. ... Regnal titles: Khan of the Mongol Empire, 1206–1227.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q14
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch primarily associated with Korea?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch primarily associated with Korea?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica describes Genghis Khan as a "Mongolian warrior-ruler" who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and extended his empire across Asia.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
The page identifies Genghis Khan as the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire, stating that he spent most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes and then conquered large parts of China and Central Asia.
Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Source summary (model-reported)
History.com states that Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire after uniting the tribes of the Mongolian plateau and conquered central Asia and China; it says his descendants later advanced to places including Korea.
Open history.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns No
Q15
1 · Guesser asks
Was this monarch the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this monarch the founder of the Mongol Empire?"}}Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources
The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin) united the nomadic tribes of the steppes to found the Mongol Empire.Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227.Open worldhistory.org (opens in a new tab)
Source summary (model-reported)
Britannica lists Genghis Khan's title/office as khan (1206–1227) of the Mongol empire.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab) 2 · Answer check returns Yes
G
1 · Guesser guessesNot counted
Genghis Khan
The Mongolian founder of the Mongol Empire and its first Great Khan.
Validator rationale The proposed identity exactly names Genghis Khan and matches the specified historical person, including his role as founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire.
Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"The Mongolian founder of the Mongol Empire and its first Great Khan.","name":"Genghis Khan","question":null}} 2 · Validator returns Yes