People
Who founded the Mongol Empire?
Temujin
What continents did the Mongol Empire conquer?
Asia and Eastern Europe
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Traditional Mongolian rounded tents
The Silk Road
Who were the native people of Mongolia before the empire?
The Nomadic Mongols
What part of China did the Mongol Empire originate from?
(Southeastern, Western, or Central)
Central
True or False - Religious tolerance originated in Persia and was later adopted in the Mongol Empire
True
What is religious tolerance?
- To be able to read the Bible
- To be able to state facts about every religion
- To be able to respect and accept all religions
To be able to respect and accept all religions
True or False - The Mongol Empire is the smallest empire in history
False
Who ruled China during the Yuan Dynasty in the empire?
- Ghandi Khan
- Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan
What was the name of the Dynasty in China while it was under the Mongol Empire rule?
Yuan Dynasty
What was a main religion practiced in China?
Confucianism or Buddhism
What is cultural blending?
- Where only one culture exists
- When different beliefs and cultures coexist together
- When two cultures go to war
When different beliefs and cultures coexist together
What is the Mongol Empire most known for?
- The Perfect Circle
- The Golden Horde
The Golden Horde
What part of Asia did Turkic people live in?
(Central, Western, or Southeastern)
Central
What is one country where Turkic language is still spoken today?
- Fiji
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
What does nomadic mean?
To move from one place to another
What is the main way the Mongol Empire shaped history?
Trade and technology (through the Silk Road)
- Authors and Scholars
- Pastoralists (farmers)
Pastoralists (farmers)
When did the Mongol Empire conquer Persia?
- 200 BCE
- 1200s
- 1000s
1200s
Gers (yurts)
What kind of land would steppe be?
Flat, unforested grassland
Name two types of goods that originated from Persia
Rice dishes
Herbs
Saffron
Yogurt