Leaders & Power
The legendary leader who united the Mongol tribes and built the largest land empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
Mongol soldiers were famous for their expert skill at riding these animals while shooting archery at targets.
What are horses?
Mongol tent-like structures made of felt.
What are yurts?
A representative government where citizens elect leaders to make laws for them.
What is a rupublic?
The flat, grassy plains of Central Asia where the Mongols lived.
What is the Steppe?
The first emperor of Rome, who ended years of civil war and started a long period of peace.
Who is Augustus?
A large group of Roman soldiers, about 5,000 men, that moved as one giant unit known as?
What is a Legion?
This Mongol weapon was made of wood, horn, and sinew, allowing it to shoot further than a standard bow.
What is a Composite Bow?
The "Commoners" of Rome—farmers, traders, and craftspeople who made up most of the population.
Wat are Plebians?
A form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, is known as a...
What is Republic?
A group of 300 powerful Romans, called the _____ made laws and advised leaders.
What is the Senate?
This massive Roman stadium held 50,000 people for gladiator fights and animal hunts.
What is the Colloseum?
Two powerful officials in Rome, called __________, were elected each year to command the army.
What are Consuls?
The sea that the Roman Empire completely surrounded at its height.
What is the Mediterranean?
The grandson of Genghis Khan who completed the conquest of China.
Who is Kublai Khan?
The specific title for a Mongol ruler, simply means "Universal Leader."
What is Khan?
The Mongol "Pony Express"—a system of fast riders and stations used to send messages across the empire.
What is the Yam System?
People like the Mongols who move from place to place to find food for their animals are called ...
What are Pastoralists?
A group of three leaders sharing control of the Roman government, known as a ______________.
What is Triumvirate?
This term describes how the Mongol Empire was "all in one piece," touching or sharing a common border.
What is Contiguous?
A type of Roman leader with absolute power who was only supposed to rule for 6 months during an emergency.
What is a Dictator?
The Mongol quality of being able to change and use new ideas, like learning how to use Chinese siege weapons.
What is Adaptability?
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to participate in their government, such as by voting, is called ...
What is Civic Duty?
After Genghis Khan’s death, the Mongol Empire was divided into four of these large territories.
What are Khanates?
The Roman art of public speaking and persuasion, which was a vital skill for politicians.
What is Rhetoric?