Chapter 11 Flashcards
Periodic mass departures of Turkic tribes out of western Mongolia and into Central Asia
were a result of a(n)
Migration conquest
Turkic tribal society was divided into how many strata?
5
The head of the Turkic royalty strata was the
Khagan
Turkic culture was ___________ in nature and provided all the necessities for life.
Utilitarian
What was one main objective for Turkic nomads to build fixed shelters during the winter?
Survival
What was the key to the survival of pastoral nomads?
Enhanced mobility
What annual event served as a military proving ground that helped Turkic nomads hone their
fighting skills?
Great Hunt
Nomad society was capable of waging war because of all of the following EXCEPT
Metal armor
What was the name of the trade route that served as a conveyor of goods and concepts?
Silk Road
How was the Islamization of Central Asia different from other areas?
Filtered top down
What was different about how Genghis Khan promoted his allies?
Based on merit
What was Genghis Khan’s secret law developed during war time and allowed him to change
it as needed?
Yassa
