Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162-1227) or "universal ruler" a name he acquired after unifying the Mongols

Term used to describe half a century of military campaigns, massive killing, and empire building pursued by Chinggis Khan and his successors in Eurasia after 1209.

Grandson of Chinggis Khan who ruled China from 1271-1294

Mongol dynasty initiated by Khubilai Khan that ruled China from 1271-1368

Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) that succeeded the Yuan Dynasty of the Mongols; noted for its return to traditional Chinese ways and restoration of the land after the destructiveness of the Mongols.

Grandson of Chinggis Khan who became the first il-khan of Persia

Major Turkic empire established in Persia in the early 16th century and notable for its efforts to convert its people to Shia Islam

Khanate of the Golden Horde

The Russian name for the incorporation of Russia into the Mongol Empire in the mid-13th century, known to the Mongols as the Kipchak Khanate

A massive pandemic that swept through Eurasia in the early 14th century; spreading along trade routes within and beyond the Mongol Empire. Reached the Middle East and Western Europe by 1347. Associated with massive loss of life.

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AP World Chapter 4

Term	Definition
Temujin	Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162-1227) or "universal ruler" a name he acquired after unifying the Mongols
Mongol World War	Term used to describe half a century of military campaigns, massive killing, and empire building pursued by Chinggis Khan and his successors in Eurasia after 1209.
Khubilai Khan	Grandson of Chinggis Khan who ruled China from 1271-1294
Yuan dynasty	Mongol dynasty initiated by Khubilai Khan that ruled China from 1271-1368
Ming dynasty	Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) that succeeded the Yuan Dynasty of the Mongols; noted for its return to traditional Chinese ways and restoration of the land after the destructiveness of the Mongols.
Hulegu	Grandson of Chinggis Khan who became the first il-khan of Persia
Safavid Empire	Major Turkic empire established in Persia in the early 16th century and notable for its efforts to convert its people to Shia Islam
Khanate of the Golden Horde	The Russian name for the incorporation of Russia into the Mongol Empire in the mid-13th century, known to the Mongols as the Kipchak Khanate
Black Death	A massive pandemic that swept through Eurasia in the early 14th century; spreading along trade routes within and beyond the Mongol Empire. Reached the Middle East and Western Europe by 1347. Associated with massive loss of life.

Created by: Mrs. Marquardt

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