TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire - Anne F. Broadbridge

What was a key factor in Temujin's rise to power?

• His wealth and resources

• Strategic alliances with other leaders

• Support from neighboring empires

• His father's influence

How did the Mongols manage the territories they conquered?

• They imposed strict Mongol laws

• They converted all conquered people to their religion

• They left local politics intact and used local administrators

• They replaced all local leaders with Mongol officials

What was the most valuable product in the Mongol Empire?

• Spices

• Gold brocade

• Silver

• Tea

What led to the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Civil war over succession

• Economic collapse

Which khanate is known for its cultural and scientific achievements during the Mongol Empire's fragmentation?

• Yuan Dynasty

• Chagatai Khanate

• Ilkhanate

• Golden Horde