Society and Culture
This term means a society that moves around, has no permanent city
Nomadic
The name given to Temujin, it means "great or universal leader"
Genghis (or Chinggis) Khan
What nomadic peoples typically do for food
Herding
Hunting
Gathering
Horses
The Mongols were best known for this military tactic.
Archery
These laborers are specialized crafts people
Artisans
The result or fate of the Mongolian empire following Genghis Khan's death.
Fragmentation (split up)
4 Khanates
Dispute over succession among sons/grandsons
This Venetian merchant and traveler had residence in China under the Mongol emperor, Kublai Khan
Marco Polo
Monsoons
This boat with a triangular lateen sail is used for trade in the Indian Ocean, typically by East African traders
Dhow
Rather than strictly patriarchal, the Mongols practiced a degree of equality among men and women and sharing of resources
Egalitarianism
The first large trading kingdom in West Africa, controlled the gold mines
Ghana
This refers to the relative peace across the Silk Roads under Mongol protection
Pax Mongolia
The seasonal monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean help explain these kinds of communities established along coastal trade cities
Diasporic (communities)
Diaspora
The use of this travel system facilitated trade across the Saharan Desert (Trans-Saharan Trade)
Camel Caravan
Also, a camel saddle (developed by Arab traders)
Dwelling that could be packed up and moved, native to the Central Asian steppes
Yurt
The dynasty that the Mongols established in China
Yuan Dynasty
The Mongols protected the Silk Road trade to collect this.
Taxes (tariffs)
The Black Death (Bubonic Plague) was likely spread from this.
Yesenia Pestis
Fleas on rats or camels
Cargoes moving through trade routes
(less likely, biological warfare)
Describe a communication innovation of the Mongols.
Yam system
Passport-like identification
Language that highlights syncretism or blending cultures to form something unique and is formed from these original languages.
Swahili (Bantu + Arabic)
Not good at administration or bureaucracy, the Mongols did this to help govern conquered territories.
Rely on local officials
Move people of talent around the empire
Permit local traditions to continue
What happened to the price of gold from Mansa Musa's great wealth, spending, & generosity
Price/value declined
Name 3 spices or foods native to Asia
Citrus
Bananas
Sugar (India)
Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper, turmeric (India)
The Mongols are described as adaptable. Which Chinese innovation did they likely introduce to the West.
Gunpowder