Genghis and Kublai Khan

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key figures, dynasties, and achievements of Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan.

Genghis Khan

Mongol leader (AD 1162–1227) who united the Mongolian tribes, conquered large parts of Asia and China, and built one of the largest land empires in history, the Mongol Empire.

Kublai Khan

Genghis Khan's grandson (AD 1215–1294) who founded the Yuan Dynasty, united all of China under a foreign ruler for the first time, and fostered a peaceful empire where the Silk Road thrived.

Mongol Empire

One of the largest land empires in history, built by Genghis Khan through battlefield tactics and the unification of Mongolian tribes.

Yuan Dynasty

The Chinese dynasty founded by Kublai Khan, marking the first time all of China was united under a foreign ruler.

Silk Road

An extensive network of trade routes that was able to thrive due to the peaceful empire created by Kublai Khan.

Skill-based army appointments

A military policy employed by Genghis Khan where army positions were awarded based on individual skill rather than family connections in order to gain support.