Mongol Empire Flashcard

Front

This Mongol conqueror’s name means “strong ruler.”

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Genghis Khan

Front

The wide, grassy plains found in Central Asia are called what?

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Steppes

Front

What term describes violence meant to scare people into surrendering?

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Terror

Front

Which vast desert was the site of a 1206 meeting of Mongol leaders?

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Gobi

Front

Who was the famous Italian traveler among the first Europeans to visit and write about China?

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Marco Polo

Front

Early in their history, Mongols were known for the ability to do what?

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Use horses for fighting.

Front

Officers in Genghis Khan’s army were chosen for their what?

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Abilities

Front

The Mongol Empire was known as the largest _______ empire the world had ever known.

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Military

Front

By 1279, which Mongol ruler had completed the conquest of China?

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Kublai Khan

Front

Merchants flocked to Quanzhou because it was what?

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An official Chinese trade city.