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Mongol Empire Flashcards

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Origins

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Nomadic people form the grasslands of Central Asia

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2
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Took which country before moving westward?

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China

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3
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Built the…

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Largest unified empire

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Khan means

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World Emperor

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When did Genghis Khan unify the Mongols under his rule?

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1206AD

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What was Genghis Khan known for?

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Spreading terror and destruction

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Who was Kublai Khan?

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The grandson of Genghis Khan

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What happened when he died?

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The empire fell apart

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How long did the Mongols rule Russia

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250 years

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What impacts did the Mongols have on Russia

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They introduced them to absolute government and they isolated Russia from Western Europe

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Who was Marco Polo?

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He was an European traveler to China who wrote writings that sparked interest in Europe for China things

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Who was Ibn Battuta?

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An African Muslim who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and China. His writings are still used today

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