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World History wk 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of empire was the mongol empire? | Largest contiguous land empire |
| Why were the mongols pasoral nomads? | Land too dry for agriculture |
| Main food source for Mongols? | Meat and Dairy |
| A ger (or yurt) is a: | Portable home |
| who united the Mongol tribles in 1206? | Temujin (Chinggis Khan) |
| What animal was essential to Mongol life and Military | Horses |
| Which direction did Batu Khan expand the empire? | West into Russia and Europe |
| Which Khan conquered China and founded the Yuan Dynasty | Kublai Khan |
| What is Pax Mongolica? | Peace that allowed safe trade |
| What major trade route flourished under Mongol Rule? | Silk road |
| Which technology did Mongols use in warfare? | Composite Bows |
| What tactic did Mongols often use in battle? | Feigned retreat(trick enemies) |
| how did mongols treat conquered religions? | Religious Tolerance |
| Why did Mongols value mobility? | To move with herds and attack quickly |
| Which disease spread along Mongol Trade networks | Black Death |
| Chinggis Khan promoted soldiers based on: | Merit and skill |
| Capital City under Kublai Khan? | Khanbaliq (Beijing) |
| The Mongol Empire encouraged? | Cultural exchange, trade, travel |
| What eventually happened to the empire after Kyblai Khan? | Split into separate Khanates |
| Which best describes Mongol Warfare? | Fast Calary archers |