Mongol Empire
Definition
The Mongol Empire was one of the largest empires in history, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. It covered vast territories from Eastern Europe to Asia.
Analogy
Imagine if one school's sports team dominated all others across multiple sports - that's kind of what it was like when Genghis Khan led his warriors to conquer much of Eurasia.
Related terms
Genghis Khan: Founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.
Pax Mongolica: A period during which trade flourished thanks to political stability provided by unified rule under the Mongols.
Yuan Dynasty: Dynasty in China ruled by Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan; it represents part of what was once known as "The Great Mongolian Empire."
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- Which area was NOT part of the Mongol Empire?
- The Mongol Empire was divided into four Khanates, which governed all of the following lands EXCEPT
- How did the Mongol Empire facilitate trans-Eurasian trade?
- How did the Mongol Empire facilitate trans-Eurasian trade?
- How did the Mongol Empire influence trade during its rule?
- What was a major reason for the Mongol Empire's successful expansion across East Asia during 1200-1450?
- What was the primary reason for the Mongol Empire's rapid expansion during the 13th Century?
- What was a significant consequence of the Mongol Empire's Pax Mongolica on global trade?
- How did the Mongol Empire affect Southeast Asia between 1200 and 1450?
- What effect did the Mongol Empire have on South and Southeast Asia from 1200-1450?
- What would have been a likely impact on the development of Southeast Asia if the Mongol Empire had successfully invaded Java in the 13th century?
- Which economic system was utilized by both the Mongol Empire and European feudal societies during 1200-1450?
- How did the Mongol Empire's Pax Mongolica influence trade during the period 1200-1450?
- What effect did the fall of the Mongol Empire have on trade along the Silk Roads?
- What technological innovation allowed the Mongol Empire to communicate quickly across vast distances?
- What religious policy characterized the rule of Genghis Khan during the Mongol Empire?
- Which empire did the Mongol Empire surpass in land area to become the largest connected empire in history?
- Who was responsible for uniting various nomadic tribes forming what is known now as "The Mongol Empire"?
- What was a primary reason for the fragmentation and decline of the Mongol Empire?
- What was a major contribution of the Mongol Empire to the development of the modern world?
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