Mongols Flashcards
Kublai khan
Founded the first dynasty for foreigners, tried to rule as a Chinese emperor, great khan of the Mongol empire
Marco Polo
So liked by kublai khan he went on missions for China
Chinggis khan
Born in Mongolia, when father was murdered he was abandoned so he had to fend for himself
Pax Mongolia
Means “Mongol peace”, it was the period when the Mongol empire established peace and stability across Asia
Chinese inventions
Silk, tea, paper,…. Most invented during the tang and Song Dynasty
Great Wall (China)
China was able to protect itself from enemies invading it
Yuan dynasty
Kublai khan became the first non-Chinese to rule all of China. Brought Mongols extensive contacts with civilizations west of China, cultural exchange
Ming dynasty
Production in industry, culture, and art boomed. Chinese trade also flourished. New crops (corn, sweet potatoes) brought into China and increased agriculture made the Chinese the best fed people in the world at the time
Zheng he
During his voyages, China made contact with countries all across the Indian Ocean
Qin shi huangdi
First emperor of China, chose legalism
Warring states period
Stats unified, ended by Qin shi huangdi