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Mongols (Smith)

Chapter 12 Section 2

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The fiercest Mongol Leader who led the invasion into Asia and took Beijing. Kublai Khan,Genghis Khan or Batu Genghis Khan
He was the grandson of a previous ruler and was the first emperor of the Mongol Dynasty. Kublai Khan
Term used by the Europeans to describe the Mongol army tents Golden Horde
He spent 17 years traveling China as Kublai Khan's special representative Marco Polo
The Mongols lived in a steppe region that is now called what? Mongolia
The Mongols were skilled in what? Horse training, basket weaving or battle? Battle
Which type of Mongol worrier had an advantage? Mounted
Special ___________________and iron stirrups allowed the cavalry to fire arrows accurately while riding at top speeds. saddles
The Mongol armies were highly skilled in the use of massed ________________,rapid movement and maneuvers. firepower
Under Genghis Khan, the Mongols captured the city now called Beijing and named it what? Khanbalik
The Mongol empire was divided into how many parts? four
Kublai Khan was recognized as the head of the Mongol Empire and given the title of what? Great Khan
Covering northern China, Kublai Khan announced his own dynasty which he called the ___________ Dynasty. Yuan
By extending the Grand Canal and connecting China with India and Persia, Kublai Khan greatly improved what? trade
Communication throughout the empire was greatly improved by the creation of __________ stations, that numbered in the thousands and were set about 25 miles apart . courier
Who could hold government jobs in the Mongol empire? Mongols and non-Chinese
At its height, the Mongol army had about how many cavalry? 100,000
Name one of the weapons the Mongols may have used? (pg 272) Catapults and/or giant crossbows
What does the title Genghis Khan mean? (pg 273) Universal Ruler
What was the Mongol capital called? Karakorum
King Louis IX of ____________ and the pope in Rome sent ambassadors to China to establish communication. France
How old was Marco Polo when he set out for China? 17
What was the name of the book Marco Polo wrote? The Travels of Marco Polo
Who conquered all of China and Southeast Asia? pg 273 Kublai Khan
Under the leadership of ________________ the Mongols invaded Europe and took control of Russia. pg 273 Batu
Over time, the emperor's harsh ________ caused resentment toward Mongol rule. pg 274 taxes
The Mongols influenced China in several ways; For example, the Chinese gave the ___________ more power. pg 275 emperor
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