Mongols Flashcards
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Genghis Khan
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founder and first khan of the mongol empire. Through conquest and slaughter, creates huge empire.
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Kubilai Khan
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grandson of Genghis Khan; integrates mongols with Chinese culture.
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Yuan Dynasty
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in China, was the most powerful (1271-1368), and was ruled for the first time by foreigners.
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Pax Mongolica
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(peace treaty in Mongol lands, 1260-1340) allowed for vast trade, cultural efflorescence - first postal system!
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Marco Polo
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wrote down the life of Kubilai Khan (the grandson of Genghis Khan)
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Ilkhanid Dynasty
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were the Muslim branch of Mongols, based in Iran; Ilkhands = “lesser khanate”. Convert to Islam under Ghazan Khan, ca. 1295
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Dadu (Beijing)
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capital of the yuan dynasty
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Vajrabhairava
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conqueror of death
