The Mongols
Exploring the East
The Rus
The Ottoman Turks
Definitions
100

The leader who united the Mongol tribes.

Who is Genghis Khan.

100
This road led into China.

What is the Silk Road?

100

He was a Viking who settled down in central Europe.

Who is Rurik?

100

The Ottoman Turks were nomads who traveled from this place.

What is central Asia?

100

This is the title of the ruler of all Muslims.

What is caliph?

200

This Mongol leader made Beijing his capital.

Who is Kublai Khan?

200
He sent for Niccolo polo to bring one hundred wise men to explain Christianity and holy oil from Rome back to China.

Who is Kublai Khan?

200

He united the Russian cities into one country.

Who is Ivan the Great?


200

Warriors who conquered unbelievers and spread Islam.

Who are the ghazi?

200

A paid soldier from another country.

What is a mercenary?

300

A descendent of the fiercest Mongol leader eventually became emperor of this country?

What is China?

300

Another name for Beijing.

What is Peking?

300

The Rus sailed down to this city to trade.

What is Constantinople?

300

This was believed to be a sign that Constantinople would fall.

What is an eclipse?

300

king of the Ottoman Turks.

What is the sultan?

400

Both times the Mongols tried to invade this country, a huge storm or a kamikaze caused their ships to sink.

What is Japan?

400

The emperors of this dynasty did not want any contact with other countries because they believed that China was already perfect.

What is Ming?

400

After making peace with the Byzantines, Vladimir married a Byzantine princess and was baptized as this.

What is Eastern Orthodox?

400

Suleiman's son was a bad ruler and earned this nickname.

What is "The Drunkard"?

400

A deep quiet body of water where ships can anchor.

What is a harbor?