Mongol Conquest and Empire

These flashcards cover key concepts and figures related to the Mongol Empire and its expansion under Chinggis Khan and his successors.

What was the Pax Mongolica?

A period of relative peace and stability across the Mongol Empire, allowing for increased trade and cultural exchange.

Who was Khubilai Khan?

The grandson of Chinggis Khan who ruled the Yuan dynasty in China from 1271 to 1368.

What changes did Khubilai Khan implement in China?

He constructed a canal system, used paper money, expanded trade, and was religiously tolerant.

How did the Mongols treat the local populations in China?

They remained aloof, outlawed intermarriage, and ended Confucian education.

What led to the end of the Mongol Empire?

Problems with administrative experience, inflation, power struggles, civil war, and disease outbreaks like the Bubonic plague.