Polynesia/Mongolia

Vocabulary flashcards about Polynesia and Mongolia.

mo’olelo

Traditional Hawaiian histories, transmitted orally until adoption of alphabet (ca. 1800).

Pa’ao

Religious leader from Tahiti who arrived in Hawaii in the late 1300s, marking the origins of Ku worship.

Liloa

King of the Island of Hawaii in the 15th century, first to unify the island of Hawaii.

Kamehameha the Great

Hawaiian ruler from 1736-1819.

Pax Mongolica

A period of relative peace and stability in Eurasia under the Mongol Empire, from around 1258-1379.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty from 960-1234, founded by the Brothers Zhao, considered a “Proto-Industrial state”.

Su Dongpo

Historical figure (1037-1101) from the Song Dynasty.

Genghis Khan

Also known as Temujin or Chinggis Khan; lived from 1162-1227 CE.

Mongol Queens

From 1206-1306, they were crucial figures in the Mongol Empire, often acting as diplomats and consuls after being married to rulers of conquered nations.

Silk Road

Trade route that was consolidated and administered by the Mongol Queens.

Yuan Empire

One of the four successor states to the Mongol Empire, covering China, Korea, Tibet, and western Russia.

Khanate of the Golden Horde

One of the four successor states to the Mongol Empire, covering Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

The Millions

Stories and rumors of power and influence of the Mongols

Yuan Dynasty of China

Established by Kublai Khan, grandson of Temujin, this dynasty ruled Mongolia, Korea, & China.

semu-ren

Imported administrator from China and Russia during the Yuan Dynasty.