ORIGINS
What tribes did the Union consist?
Mongol Speaking Tribes (mongols) and other Turkic tribes.
What were ways they interacted?
interacted with and adopted aspects of the cultures they conquered.
How was their government?
The Mongol Empire’s government, though strong, unified, and capable of consolidating so much land and power, was not as organized as it appeared to be
What were they renowned for?
The Mongolian army was renowned for its cavalry, decimal organization, and sophisticated tactics.
What did they accomplish?
The Mongol Empire, particularly under Genghis Khan, achieved significant accomplishments including establishing the largest contiguous land empire in history, fostering trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, and promoting innovation and technological advancements
What marked the Mongol’s seizure of all Chinese territory past the Yellow River?
The fall of Beijing
How was their culture?
The Mongol Empire's culture was diverse and influential.
Who held the central power?
With the central power being held by the khans in a hereditary monarchy, these rulers were assisted by councilors who would supervise the decisions and actions of the khans.
What was highly viewed?
They were a highly mobile force that relied on mounted archers and used strategic formations like the bush clump ,arc formantions and many more and these were used to overwhelm their enemies.
What did they create a period for?
.The empire expanded to encompass much of Eurasia, creating a period of relatively stable trade and cultural exchange known as the Pax Mongolica.
WHEN WAS THE MONGOL EMPIRE FOUNDED?
1206
What did they value?
The Mongols also valued arts and particularly music was a large part
What was their none of?
There was no departmental administration established, and the empire’s hierarchically-structured military had no political or administrative counterpart
What did their success stem?
Their success also stemmed from their ability to adapt and incorporate siege warfare techniques from conquered civilizations.
What was the pax mongolica?
The pax mongolica refers to the period of relative peace and stability that existed in a large portion of Eurasia during the 13th and 14th centuries, facilitating trade along the Silk Road, promoting religious tolerance
When was the Mongol Empire founded. (after something)
After Temujin
What music did they flourish?
Traditional Mongolian music flourished with instruments such as the horse headed fiddle (morin khuur) and unique vocal styles like overtone singing (khuumii) playing key roles.
What did they continue to partake in?
Following the ambitions of Genghis Khan, the empire continued to partake in conquest and relied immensely on the power and size of its military
What was the bush clump tactic?
The tactic involved dividing the soldiers into many small groups which, although keeping in contact with each other, maintained a low profile as they advanced.
What did they play a crucial role in?
They also played a crucial role in disseminating technologies and ideas across Eurasia, impacting areas like science, mathematics, and military tactics.
Who gained power and superiority through his victories against the Kereit and Naiman Turks.
Genghis Khan
What did they conquer?
The Mongols were nomadic peoples and their culture was affected by this, they would adopt in other cultures they conquered
What was mandatory for men?
Under Genghis Khan’s rule, military service was mandatory for all men of age.
What was the Arc formations tactics?
The Mongols would send out two detachments in a wide curve, like the tips of a bow, but with the main forces staying at the centre of the arc, hiding in shady places to await the enemy. These two detachments went ahead to engage the enemy, shooting to infuriate them and lure them to where the main forces were waiting.
What was exchanged?
fostering trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road