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What happened to Mongolia after Genghis Khan's death in 1227?
What happened to Mongolia after Genghis Khan's death in 1227?
Why did the Mongols terrorize people?
Why did the Mongols terrorize people?
How do we know that diversity was an important part of the Mongol Empire (1200-1350)?
How do we know that diversity was an important part of the Mongol Empire (1200-1350)?
What other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Europe?
What other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Europe?
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Who were the Mongols?
Who were the Mongols?
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Who forced the Mongols out of China after about 100 years?
Who forced the Mongols out of China after about 100 years?
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Which region was the Mongol Empire larger than at its height?
Which region was the Mongol Empire larger than at its height?
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Who led the Mongols in conquering much of Asia?
Who led the Mongols in conquering much of Asia?
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What was the name given to the Mongol reign?
What was the name given to the Mongol reign?
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What was Genghis Khan's greatest weapon as he conquered?
What was Genghis Khan's greatest weapon as he conquered?
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Where were the Mongols first located?
Where were the Mongols first located?
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Study Notes
The Mongol Empire
- After Genghis Khan's death in 1227, Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called Khanates.
- The Mongols terrorized people to spread fear, making them more likely to surrender without a fight.
- The harsh geography of the Steppes meant that only the strong survived in Ancient Mongolia.
Characteristics of the Mongol Empire
- The Mongol Empire ruled peoples from China, Russia, Eastern Europe, and India, making diversity an important part of the empire.
- They practiced psychological warfare and conquered many territories.
- They took over Russia and other places for the next 200 years.
Genghis Khan and Mongol Leaders
- Genghis Khan's real name was Temujin.
- Kublai Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, united with the Chinese to create the Yuan Dynasty.
- Genghis Khan led Mongols in conquering much of Asia.
- Ogedei Khan was known as the "Great Khan" and united the Mongol tribes into a powerful empire.
Geography and Expansion
- The Mongol Empire stretched across Europe and Asia.
- At its height, the Mongol Empire was larger than the size of China.
- Mongols tried to conquer Japan but were unsuccessful due to violent storms and defeat by the Japanese Army.
Notable Figures and Events
- Marco Polo visited the Mongol Empire and served as an ambassador for Kublai Khan.
- Kublai Khan overthrew the Song Dynasty to establish the Yuan Dynasty.
- The Mongol military units were composed of skilled horsemen, known as Legionaries.
Characteristics of the Mongol Empire
- The Mongol Empire relied on trade to make interactions with surrounding neighbors.
- Genghis Khan's greatest weapon as he conquered was the spread of terror.
- The Mongol Empire emerged from the unification of nomadic tribes in Mongolia.
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Test your knowledge about the Mongol Empire with this quiz! Questions cover topics such as the empire's size, conquests, rulers, and characteristics. See how much you know about this significant period in world history.
