Mongols
A group of nomadic people from Central Asia known for their powerful empire.
Genghis Khan
The leader who united the Mongols and created a vast empire.
Mongol Empire
The largest connected land empire ever stretching across Asia and Europe.
Kublai Khan
Grandson of Genghis Khan who ruled China and started the Yuan Dynasty.
Yuan Dynasty
The period when the Mongols ruled China.
Pax Mongolica
A time of peace that allowed trade and travel across the Mongol Empire.
Nomad
A person who moves from place to place instead of settling permanently.
Marco Polo
A European traveler who wrote about his experiences in Mongol China.