The 13th & 14th Centuries (Unit 2) - AP World Modern

Mongols

Nomadic people known for their vast conquests and unique fighting strategies.

Tumens

Military units of 10,000 men in the Mongol army, further divided into smaller units.

Genghis Khan

Also known as Temujin, he united the Mongol clans and became the khagan in 1206.

Karakorum

The capital established by Genghis Khan in 1162.

Khanates

The four subdivisions of the Mongol Empire after Genghis Khan's death.

Golden Horde

The khanate that controlled Northeast Russia, ruled by Batu.

Yuan Dynasty

The khanate that governed China under Kublai Khan.

Battle of Kulikova

A major Russian victory against the Mongols, marking the beginning of resistance.

Kublai Khan

Grandson of Genghis Khan, he ruled the Yuan Dynasty and abolished the civil service exam.

Ottoman Empire

Conquered the Middle East and Constantinople, impacting Western Europe.

Ming Dynasty

The dynasty that followed the Mongols in China, known for trade expeditions and building the Great Wall.

Black Plague

A devastating pandemic that affected Europe and Asia, leading to significant population loss.

Religious Tolerance

The Mongols' openness to various cultures and religions in their conquered territories.