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Temujin was elected as Khagan at a gathering called a Kurultai in 1206.

True (A)

Genghis Khan chose to settle in peace after defeating the Kherids.

False (B)

The kingdom of Western Xia submitted to Genghis Khan after he flooded their fields.

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The Jin Dynasty was easily conquered by Genghis Khan due to their strong defenses.

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Genghis Khan captured Zhongdu with the assistance of Jin deserters who shared siege tactics.

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The tribes of the steppe had complex hierarchies and formal written languages.

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Tengriism was the main religion practiced by the Mongols.

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The Mongol religious leaders were known as Shamans called Bekhi.

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During the late 12th century, the climate in the steppe was harsher, leading to food shortages.

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More food availability reduced the need for men to participate in raiding.

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Chinggis Khan was born with the name Genghis.

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The Tatars initially supported Temujin after his father's death.

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The Mongols and Kherids allied to destroy the Tatars.

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Genghis Khan was a monarch who inherited the title of Khagan without any selection process.

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Ogedai Khan oversaw the construction of the permanent capital of the Mongol empire called Karakorum.

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The Khwarezmian leader executed Genghis Khan's trade delegation, which led to a war resulting in the destruction of Khwarezm.

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Subodai was a prominent general who was chosen for his lineage as Genghis Khan's son.

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After Ogedai's death in 1241, the Mongol nobles needed to attend a Kurultai to select a new leader.

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The Mongols advanced into Western Europe after conquering lands in Europe by 1241.

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Genghis Khan preferred to promote generals based on their talents rather than their noble birth.

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Korea was easily subdued by Ogedai Khan after the Mongol victory over the Jin dynasty.

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Mongke was the first to conquer Baghdad in 1258.

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Kublai Khan was proclaimed Khagan in Karakorum.

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After Mongke's death, Kublai Khan and Urig Bukur engaged in civil war for control of the empire.

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The Ilkhanate was allied with Urig Bukur during the succession crisis.

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Most high-ranking positions in Kublai Khan's administration were filled by ethnic Chinese subjects.

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The Mongol Empire remained united under Kublai Khan throughout his reign.

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Mongke was the Great Khan during the campaign against the Song dynasty.

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Kublai Khan sought to improve the Chinese economy during his reign.

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Kublai Khan made a promise to the Chinese that they would be mistreated.

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Kublai Khan's religious policies favored only Tengriism, excluding all other faiths.

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Kublai Khan relocated the capital of the Mongol Empire from Dadu to Shangdu.

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By 1279, Kublai Khan successfully defeated the Southern Song Dynasty.

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Marco Polo visited Kublai Khan during the peak of Kublai's rule.

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The Mongol Empire was unsafe for travelers, which hindered trade across the Silk Road.

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Kublai Khan was primarily interested in conquest rather than governance.

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Kublai Khan established a new dynasty called the Yuan Dynasty.

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Kublai Khan made several attempts to invade India but ultimately succeeded.

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The Silk Road played a significant role in the transmission of the bubonic plague from China to Europe in the late 13th century.

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Kublai Khan's rule was characterized by a strong cohesion among all Mongol Khans.

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Genghis Khan and his descendants established the largest contiguous empire in history.

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Kublai Khan is primarily remembered for his military failures and lack of religious tolerance.

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The Mongols had a lasting impact on centers of commerce and learning during their conquests.

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After Kublai Khan's death in 1294, the Mongol Empire began to flourish and expand further.

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The Yuan Dynasty adopted many Mongol traditions and religion during its establishment.

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Flashcards

Steppe Tribes

Nomadic groups in the steppe region, often fighting for resources, led by hereditary chieftains.

Tatars, Kereids, Mongols

Key tribes of the Mongol steppe known for warfare and limited written languages or complex governments.

Chinggis/Genghis Khan

Powerful Mongol leader, also known as Temujin, who rose to prominence and unified the Mongols.

Tengriism

Mongol religion centered around the sky god, Tengri, contrasting with more settled religions.

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Bekhi

Mongol shamans who acted as religious leaders, communicating with the spirit world and healing.

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Chieftains

Leaders of tribes, inheriting their positions and overseeing the peace and battles of their people.

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12th Century Steppe Climate

A milder climate that allowed for more food, thus leading to more inter-tribal conflicts as resources increased.

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Temujin's Rise

Temujin, later Genghis Khan, rose from a disadvantaged background, forming alliances and defeating enemies to ultimately gain power.

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Genghis Khan's election

Temüjin, later known as Genghis Khan, was elected Khagan (Great Khan) in 1206 at a Kurultai, uniting the Mongols.

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Mongol Conquest Strategy

The Mongols, under Genghis Khan, prioritized conquering territories over settling, targeting Western Xia first, then Jin, and eventually other lands.

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Western Xia's Fall

Western Xia, a kingdom in northwest China, surrendered to Genghis Khan in 1209 after the Mongols flooded the region's farmland.

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Jin Dynasty and Zhongdu

The Jin Dynasty, ruling northern China, possessed strong defenses (walls) that slowed the Mongol advance. The siege of Zhongdu (present-day Beijing) was prolonged but ultimately led to the Jin emperor's submission.

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Mongol Strategy in China

The Mongols employed siege tactics and utilized help from Jin deserters to capture Zhongdu (present day Beijing), but they couldn't fully destroy the Jin Dynasty.

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Genghis Khan's Conquest of Khwarezm

Genghis Khan's forces decimated the Khwarezmian empire in 1227 after the Khwarezmians killed a Mongol trade delegation.

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Mongol Pragmatism

Genghis Khan's empire promoted talented individuals (like Subodai) for leadership roles rather than basing on birthrights.

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Ogedai's Succession

Ogedai, Genghis's son, became the next Khagan by being selected in a Kurultai (assembly of nobles), following Genghis's death.

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Karakorum

The permanent capital of the Mongol empire which completed within 1235

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Mongol Expansion under Ogedai

Ogedai expanded the empire by conquering the Jin Dynasty, Korea (with difficulty), and leading the initial European Conquest in 1230s and 1240s

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Batu's European Campaign

Ogedai sent his nephew Batu to conquer European territories.

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Mongol Halt in Europe

The Mongol advance into Europe stalled due to Ogedai's death and the need for a new Kurultai to set the leadership for the new Khagan.

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Kurultai

A Mongol assembly of nobles to establish the next ruler

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Kublai Khan's Religious Policies

Kublai Khan, a Tengriist, allowed Buddhists, Muslims, Nestorians, and Taoists freedom of worship.

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Yuan Dynasty

The Chinese Imperial Dynasty established by Kublai Khan after conquering the Song Dynasty.

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Pax Mongolica

The period of relative peace and safety within the Mongol Empire, facilitating trade.

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Kublai Khan's Conquest

Kublai Khan's primary goal was to conquer the Southern Song Dynasty and unify China.

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Mongol Law Codes

Despite their harsh reputation, Mongol law was more lenient than that of the Song Dynasty.

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Capital Relocation

Kublai Khan relocated the Mongol capital twice, from Karakorum to Shangdu and finally to Dadu (Khanbalik).

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Marco Polo's Journey

Marco Polo, a Venetian, travelled extensively throughout the Mongol Empire during the Pax Mongolica.

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Japanese Invasion

Kublai Khan attempted to conquer Japan, but the invasion was unsuccessful.

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Mongke's Conquest of Baghdad

Mongke Khan's brother, Hulagu, conquered and looted Baghdad in 1258, marking a significant event in the Islamic world.

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Mongol Succession Crisis

After Mongke's death, Kublai and Urigal Bukur competed for leadership, dividing the Mongol Empire

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Kublai Khan's Rule

Kublai Khan, who became Khagan in Kaifeng, ultimately won leadership over the divided Mongol Empire.

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Ilkhanate and Golden Horde

Two major successor states of the Mongol Empire, often at war with each other.

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Mongol Administration

Kublai adapted Chinese bureaucratic methods, though Mongols held high military positions.

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Mongol Economy

Kublai prioritized improving trade routes and Chinese economy amid vast Mongol expansion.

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Goyuk Khan

Goyuk Khan, son of Ogedai, succeeded his father and ruled for two years. He saw some gains in Anatolia.

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Mongke Khan

Mongke Khan was made Great Khan in 1251 succeeding Goyuk and oversaw significant conquests.

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Silk Road Impact (13th C)

The Silk Road aided the movement of artisans, merchants, and scholars across the world, benefiting the Mongol Empire.

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Kublai Khan's Invasions

Kublai Khan, attempting to expand the Mongol Empire, faced repeated failures against Japan, Vietnam, and India.

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Mongol Empire's Fragmentation

Internal conflicts, particularly Kaidu's rebellion and the independent actions of other Khanates, weakened the Mongol Empire.

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Mongol Empire's Legacy (Negative)

Widespread destruction, population loss, and the devastation of trade and knowledge centers mark the negative aspects of the Mongol Empire.

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Kublai Khan's Rule

Kublai Khan's reign continued until his death in 1294, influencing the Mongol Empire.

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Mongol Empire's Size

The Mongol Empire became the largest contiguous empire in human history, however, was not without losses.

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Yuan Dynasty

The Yuan Dynasty emerged from Kublai Khan's rule and became a primarily Chinese-focused government.

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Mongol Empire's Cultural Adaptation

The four khans started adopting the cultures of the conquered lands – not Mongol traditions.

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Study Notes

Mongol Empire Rise and Expansion

  • The Mongol Empire emerged from conflicts between nomadic tribes in the 12th and 13th centuries.
  • Key tribes included the Tatars, Kereids, and Mongols, who lacked formal written languages and complex hierarchies.
  • Tribal leaders, or chieftains, held inherited power.
  • Mongol religious beliefs centered on Tengriism, a sky god.
  • Climate change and increased food availability fueled intertribal conflicts, leading to the rise of powerful individual chieftains, most notably Genghis Khan (Temujin).
  • Genghis Khan united Mongol tribes, defeating rivals like the Tatars and Kereids.
  • Chinggis Khan acquired the title Khagan, or Great Khan, in 1206, marking the consolidation of Mongol power.

Mongol Conquest

  • Early targets included Western Xia.
  • The Mongols conquered the Jin dynasty and parts of northern China.
  • Despite resistance, the Mongols successfully conquered parts of China.
  • Genghis Khan led successful campaigns against the Khwarazmian Empire.
  • Genghis Khan oversaw the expansion of the empire.
  • Genghis's death in 1227 led to Ogedai's succession as ruler.
  • The empire expanded under Ogedai and other successors into Eastern Europe (Hungary and Poland).

Mongol Empire Governance and Legacy

  • Ogedai established Karakorum as a capital city in 1235.
  • Mongol succession led to internal conflicts.
  • Kublai Khan eventually consolidated power and established the Yuan Dynasty.
  • The Mongol Empire promoted meritocratic advancements.
  • Kublai Khan's religious tolerance allowed for various religions to coexist.
  • Trade and cultural exchange flourished along the Silk Road facilitated by Mongol security.
  • The empire's vast size and rapid expansion influenced global history significantly after its collapse in the 14th century.

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