The Mongol Empire

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Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

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north of China

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What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?

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Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained.

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Who was the fiercest Mongol leader? Options: Empress Wu, Genghis Khan, Confucius, Marco Polo

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Genghis Khan

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What was one reason why Genghis Khan was so fierce?

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He led the capture of China, Central Asia, & Persia.

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How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis?

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his grandson

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Kublai continued his grandfather's quest for land by capturing all but: Japan, Tibet, the rest of China, Southeast Asia

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Japan

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Batu Khan, another grandson, continued his grandfathers quest for land by invading: Africa, America, Australia, Europe

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Europe

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In Europe, the Mongols led by Batu became known as the

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Golden Horde

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Besides China, Southeast Asia, Tibet, & Europe, what other place did the Mongols take over for the next 200 years?

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Russia

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Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road. This characterizes

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Results of Pax Mongolica