Section 2 Flashcards
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Steppes
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vast, treeless plains, of central Asia.
2
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Genghis Khan
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“universal ruler” Mongolian ruler who started conquest of China.
3
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Pax Mongolica (Mongol peace)
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a treaty established to create peace and order within the domains.
4
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Kublai Khan
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Genghis Khan’s grandson that toppled the last Song emperor and tried to make an all Mongol government and military.
5
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Yuan dynasty
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the dynasty where mongolians take control of China.
6
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Marco Polo
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an italian merchant that created a primary source by going all over the world trading a documenting it.
7
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Ming dynasty
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dynasty where Chinese regained control of China.
8
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The Water Margin
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Ming novel, about an outlaw gang that tries to end injustice by corrupt officials.
9
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Zheng He
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1st person to command a Navy.
