5.3 Mongol Empire

Use context clues to figure out the definition of, steppe,

The Mongol tribes settled and thrived in the Mongolian steppes.

• To make or to become united. To bring together.

• Wide, grassy plains in northeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

• Refers to violent acts that are meant to cause fear.

• a strict government based on obedience and limited freedom to the citizens.

• the condition of being successful or rich.

Use context clues to figure out the definition of, unify,

Genghis Khan unified the Mongol people and created one of the largest land empires in the world.

• To make or to become united. To bring together.

• Wide, grassy plains in northeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

• Refers to violent acts that are meant to cause fear.

• a strict government based on obedience and limited freedom to the citizens.

• the condition of being successful or rich.

Use context clues to figure which definition best matches the vocabulary word, prosperity,

China's prosperity and stability ended when Mongol army invaded the Chinese empire.

• To make or to become united. To bring together.

• Wide, grassy plains in northeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

• Refers to violent acts that are meant to cause fear.

• a strict government based on obedience and limited freedom to the citizens.

• the condition of being successful or rich.

Use context clues to figure which definition best matches the vocabulary word, regime,

The Mongol regime brought safety and security throughout Asia and the Europe by using their military strength and using fear against its conquered people.

• To make or to become united. To bring together.

• Wide, grassy plains in northeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

• Refers to violent acts that are meant to cause fear.

• a strict government based on obedience and limited freedom to the citizens.

• the condition of being successful or rich.

Use context clues to figure which definition best matches the vocabulary word, terror,

The Mongol military used terror attacks in nearby cities to force people to surrender.

• To make or to become united. To bring together.

• Wide, grassy plains in northeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

• Refers to violent acts that are meant to cause fear.

• a strict government based on obedience and limited freedom to the citizens.

• the condition of being successful or rich.

Mongols were considered to be nomads and started off with no permanent home, which word BEST matches to the tent they lived in?

• Teepee

• Cabin

• Pavillion

• AirBnB

• Yurt

Choose which answer DOES NOT describe the Mongols' greatest skill?

• Mongols were excellent horseback riders.

• Mongols were experts with bows and arrows and could accurately hit targets on horses.

• Mongols were excellent at using swords and spears while riding horses.

• Mongols were excellent shipbuilders.

Choose the three best responses that describe Genghis Khan?

• Genghis Khan unified the Mongols clans

• He created a legal code that protected people within his empire

• He was a weak ruler and was never able to unify the Mongol clans

• Genghis Khan never used any violence against his people and was peace loving

• Genghis Khan used acts of terror causing people to surrender without even fighting

Choose the 3 best answers that describe the Mongol Empire.

• The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire ever created

• The Mongol Empire had the second largest land empire, second behind the Roman Empire

• The Mongol Empire protected the entire Silk Road and caused trade to increase between Europe and Asia

• The Mongols had a weak military and they were never able to conquer China.

• The Mongols tolerated all religions and even adopted Islamic customs

The Mongol Empire grew wealthy by ________ and _________.

• Taxing commercial products that were traded along the Silk Road

• By creating colonies in Europe.

• Taxing their military units for the service that they provided.

• Pillaging, looting and tribute money from the terror attacks.