The MONGOLS (U2)

Who was Temujin and what significant title did he earn in 1206?

Temujin was a Mongol pastoral nomad who united the Mongol groups under the title Chinggis Khan in 1206.

What regions were conquered by the Mongol Empire under Chinggis Khan?

The Mongol Empire conquered Northern China, Central Asia, and parts of Russia.

What military advantages did the Mongols possess?

The Mongols had efficient military organization, skilled horse riders, and effective weapons such as bows and arrows.

What was the Pax Mongolica?

Pax Mongolica refers to the period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire, allowing trade and cultural exchange to flourish.

How did the Mongols impact trade along the Silk Roads?

Under Mongol rule, the Silk Roads became organized and prosperous, with improved infrastructure and expanded trade.

What is the significance of Kublai Khan in the Yuan Dynasty?

Kublai Khan united the Yuan Dynasty and possessed the Mandate of Heaven by establishing a system of governance that adapted the local cultural norms.

What technological and cultural transfers occurred during the Mongol Empire?

The Mongol Empire facilitated the exchange of intellectual knowledge, technology, and cultural practices by sending skilled artisans and scholars across the empire.

What was the role of the Yam system in the Mongol Empire?

The Yam system was a communication network that improved communication across the far parts of the Mongol Empire.

Which script did the Mongols adopt for their language?

The Mongols adopted Uyghur Script to facilitate literacy and communication within their empire.

What led to the decline of the Mongol Empire?

The decline resulted from many peoples under Mongol rule rising up and eventually paving the way for the rise of the modern world.