Genghis Khan
Who was the leader who united the Mongol tribes?
Genghis Khan
Which areas were conquered by the Mongols?
-Russia
-Persia
-China
Did Persian authors have a favorable view of the Mongols?
NO
What animal was key to the Mongol’s success in battle?
the horse
What is a khan?
Mongol ruler
What role did climate change play in the expansion of the Mongols?
forced Mongols to move South into China
What is the name of the European that visited the Mongols from 1245-1247 on behalf of the pope?
John of Plano Caprini
What event precipitated the destruction of Khwarazm?
the murder of a caravan of Mongols traders
Was slavery outlawed by the Mongols?
no
Genghis Khan conquered more land than Alexander the Great and Napoleon? True/False
True
What is Pax Mongolica?
Mongol golden age during which they controlled most of Asia
Choose a word to describe the Mongols view of religion.
tolerant
What city did the Mongols conquer in 1258?
Baghdad
What are Khanates?
Divided parts of the Mongol empire
How did the Mongols impact Persia and China?
after the destruction of the initial conquest, they promoted diversified economic development
True or False: The Mongols have been accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague.
True
How did Kublai Khan weaken the empire in later years?
unsuccessful attempts to invade Japan
Why did the Mongols pull back their conquest of Eastern Europe, rather than continue to conquer European lands?
What is the most important reason the Mongols were able to effectively govern such a vast area?
had an excellent system of communication
Describe the Mongol legal system.
had strict laws that were created in order to keep the order and prevent crime from spreading
The Mongol empire was larger than the United States? True/False
True