Genghis
Born with the name Temüjin, he united the nomadic tribes to found this massive empire in 1206.
What is the Mongol Empire?
Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and achieved fame by conquering this wealthy Chinese dynasty.
What is the Song Dynasty?
Founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire. (Also known as Chinggis Khan.)
Who is Genghis Khan?
What is the name that Genghis Khan is also known by?
Who is Chinggis Khan?
Kublai moved the capital to Dadu and founded this Chinese dynasty, meaning "great" or "prime."
What is the Yuan Dynasty?
A Mongol Leader or Ruler
What is a Khan?
This phrase describes the period of relative peace, stability, and open trade across Europe under Mongol rule.
What is the Pax Mongolia?
This famous merchant and traveler spent 17 years serving Kublai Khan's court, later introducing Europe to East Asia.
Who is Marco Polo?
A person who moves from place to place instead of settling permanently.
What is a Nomad?
Genghis Khan famously integrated this specialized type of warfare, using catapults and gunpowder to conquer fortified walled cities.
What is siege warfare?
Kublai Khan twice attempted to invade this island nation, but his fleets were destroyed both times by massive typhoons.
What is Japan?
Large grassy plains that people like the Mongols lived in.
What is a Steppe?
What did Genghis Khan use to maintain high speed communications across his empire?
What are Relay Stations?
To boost the economy and make trade easier, Kublai's dynasty was the first in the world to use this as its sole official currency.
What is paper money?
A period of peace & prosperity under Mongol rule.
What is the Pax Mongolia?