When Genghis Khan died, his empire was divided among

a. his sons.

b. regional chiefs.

c. religious leaders.

d. his favorite warriors.

His sons

Division of empire was accepted 10 years before genghis death. Chagatai Khan suggested that the superior authority to pass Ögedei Khan, what has also agreed to Jochi, and what Genghis Khan accepted. Territorial division changed later with the subsequent conquests. Finally Ögedei Khan with the title of the Great Khan received Western Mongolia and Jungaria. Apart from the supreme authority over his brothers, he had to exercise direct control over the cities in all parts of the empire, as well as over conquered areas inhabited by sedentary population. The lands located in Central Asia east of the Amu-Darya received Chagatai Khan. Family land of Genghis Khan - eastern Mongolia (as well as northern China) - according to Mongolian tradition, was given to the youngest son Tolui