Politics
The founder of the Mongol Empire
Who was Genghis Khan?
The primary economic activity of the Mongols.
What is nomadic herding (pastoral nomadism)?
What was the primary religion practiced by the Mongols?
What was Shamanism?
The region considered the heartland of the Mongol Empire
What are the Mongolian Steppes (the steppes of Central Asia)?
DBQ stands for
What is Document Based Question
The political structure of the Mongol Empire.
What was a group of tribes under the a central leader?
The impact the Mongols impacted along the Silk Road.
What is increased security and trade
A cultural practice encouraged by the Mongols, that led to cultural diversity.
What is religious tolerance?
How did geography influence the military strategies of the Mongols?
What is their mobility allowed for swift and unexpected attacks?
Restating information in your own words.
What is paraphrasing?
How did the Mongols manage their vast empire?
What are taxes or the tribute system
How did the Mongol Empire influence the cultures of the regions it conquered?
What is through the exchange of ideas, technologies, and customs?
A great man-made barrier that the Mongols successfully overcame
What is the Great Wall of China?
SOAPS stands for
What are Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Subject?
The main product traded during the Mongol Empire
What is Silk?
What was the significance of the Pax Mongolica?
What is it allowed for cultural and economic flourishing across Eurasia?
What role did rivers play in the Mongol Empire’s expansion?
What is they served as routes for travel and trade?
Presents the main argument of an essay after historical context.
What is a thesis statement in historical writing?
A benefit of the Mongol postal system, known as the Yam.
It facilitated communication and trade across the empire.
The Mongol influenced the economies of Europe and Asia.
What is it led to increased cultural and commercial exchanges?
the impact of Mongol rule on the arts and literature of conquered peoples.
What is it led to the blending of different cultural traditions and styles?
The strategic importance of the Silk Road for the Mongols.
What is it connected East and West, facilitating trade and cultural exchange?
Allows a deeper understanding of historical context and perspectives.