10 Questions
Which historical event helped create stronger links between states from 1200 to 1490?
The rise of the Mongol Empire
Under whose leadership did the Mongol Empire emerge as a powerful military force?
Genghis Khan
What impact did the Mongols' unified rule have on parts of Asia?
Brought safety and stability
What was one positive outcome of the Mongol Empire's trade activities?
Increased cultural exchange
Why did the success of the Mongol Empire ultimately not last long?
Inadequate leadership after Genghis Khan
What was a key factor in Genghis Khan's success in uniting the Mongol and Central Asian tribes?
Destruction of tribal loyalties
How did Genghis Khan's conquest strategy evolve as the Mongols became more successful?
They began keeping conquered territories instead of mere raids.
What happened to the territories that the Mongols conquered under Genghis Khan?
Advisers to former rulers became advisers to the Mongols, and towns were preserved.
Which of Genghis Khan's sons became the overall ruler of the Mongol Empire after his death?
Ögödei
What regions did the Chagatai Khanate led by Genghis Khan's son Chagatai include?
Southern part of modern-day Xinjiang in China and parts of Central Asia
Explore the flourishing networks of commercial, technological, and cultural exchange across Afroeurasia from 1200 to 1490. Discover how states prospered through increased productivity, population growth, manufacturing, and trade.
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