geography
in what direction did mongols expand?
They expanded to the West
lifestyle of herders / nomads.
Migrated with the climate to feed their animals, yet relied on trade for manufactured goods
what did Mongols use to travel?
They used camels, oxen and carls to travel.
who is Genghis Khan?
He was the Great Khan and founder of the Mongol Empire.
material popular among Mongols
Paper and paper money.
Asia and Europe
How did Genghis Khan unite the Mongols?
Genghis Khan was a skilled military leader who earned respect of his followers and promoted people upon merit
How did they live?
Lived in small groups. Their homes were called yurts and resemble tents
When did Genghis Khan arise?
He rose to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia into the Mongol Empire.
How was Mongolia built?
After the death of Genghis Khan the mongol Empire was split into 4 Khanates (kingdoms)
At its peak what places did the mongols control?
The middle east.
How did the Mongols vote for their rulers?
vote by counting horse hooves
How were their tents built?
The tent homes were 9 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Every tent was built facing South
Where did Genghis Khan get his name from?
After he founded the Empire, he was proclaimed "Genghis Khan"
About when did the yuan dynasty start?
Around the 13th century
what roads did they travel?
Silk roads.
how did the Mongols impact?
Trade increase along Silk Roads, cultural diffusion, brutal conquerors.
How were some Mongol rules?
The mongols had animals like humans. Saying if you hit an animal it would be the same as hitting your friend. They greeted everyone with a warm greeting
WHat did he do with the Mongols?
Why did the dynasty fall.
class conflict caused by the heavy taxation also much contradiction
where did the mongols originate?
Steppes of Asia
how were soldiers promoted?
Soldiers were promoted based on merit [their ability] not based on their family’s status in society.
what did they believe in?
Gods, Goddess and demons
what did he do?
created modern army, borrowed foreign ideas also conquered many areas.
how did they contribute during the dynasty?
They continued to live in tents, drink fermented milk, and only married other Mongols.