Geography
Where did the mongols originate?
The Steppes of Asia
What were the four different kingdoms?
Golden Horde, Chagatai, Ilkhanate and Kublai/Yuan Dynasty
In what types of homes did Mongolians live in?
Yurts/Ghers
Who helped drive the Mongols to dominate new territory?
Genghis Khan
How was the empire under control after the king passed away?
It was split into four kingdoms, with four different kings (one each)
Within which two continents did the Mongol Empire control large territory?
Asia and (Eastern Europe)
How were the Mongols able to conquer large areas successfully?
loyalty, leadership, technology, skill, strength, endurance
What does it mean to be nomadic?
To have no permanent home and to move around according to the seasons
What changes did Genghis Khan make?
-Promoted people based on intellectual ability rather than family and/or social class position
-brought lower classes into his tribe
Who created the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
What is a "steppe?"
extensive land
How did the Mongols keep their empire safe?
-taxed through trade
-interrogated prisoners from enemies side to gather information
What is a rule (or rules) Mongols followed when it came to their houses?
Have the door facing south
Avoid walking counterclockwise
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
Who was Kublai Khan related to?
Grandson of Genghis Khan, son of Tolui
Which countries did the Mongol Empire grown into?
Korea, China, South East Asia, Persia & Eastern Europe
Why did the Mongols purposefully relocate 'useful' people?
What are oovos?
shrines used as alters to help them build connect with one's higher being(s)
How long did Kublai Khan reign from?
1260 - 1294
What did Kublai Khan do while running the dynasty?
-Kept Mongol transitions but showed appreciation for Chinese culture
-restored destruction in Northern China
How did the Mongol Empire respond to gaining territory, with proper order, successfully?
The Mongols absorbed and spread multiple cultures throughout the empire. All of these cultures were spread through trade networks within the empire.
What was the postal system?
What did warriors have during battle?
Colorful felt (used to stir evil spirits away and for pride)
Whistle arrows
Who ruled bigger territory during this empire's time? Genghis or Kublai?
Kublai Khan
What field did the Chinese advance in during this time?
Math, technology, science