Mongols Flashcards

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Mongols

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A group of nomadic people from Central Asia known for their powerful empire.

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Genghis Khan

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The leader who united the Mongols and created a vast empire.

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Mongol Empire

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The largest connected land empire ever stretching across Asia and Europe.

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Kublai Khan

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Grandson of Genghis Khan who ruled China and started the Yuan Dynasty.

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Yuan Dynasty

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The period when the Mongols ruled China.

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Pax Mongolica

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A time of peace that allowed trade and travel across the Mongol Empire.

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Nomad

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A person who moves from place to place instead of settling permanently.

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Marco Polo

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A European traveler who wrote about his experiences in Mongol China.

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