The Mongol Empire and Chinggis Khan

A plague possibly spread by the Mongols

Black Plague

Gave the Mongols an advantage in battle

Cavalry fighting style

United the Mongol clans into one empire as the Khagan

Chinggis Khan

The Mongol capital established in 1162

Karakorum

Familial structure within the Mongol Empire

Kin-based clans

Became khagan after Chinggis Khan's death

Ogadei

Policy of the Mongols towards conquered cultures

Religious tolerance

Developed by the Mongols, including battering rams and explosive rockets

Siege weapons

Part of the large network used by the Mongols

Spies

Exactions from conquered areas

Tribute

Fighting units of 10,000 men that were further split into 1,000s, 100s, and 10s; each with a commanding officer

Tumens

Individuals relied upon by Chinggis Khan to manage his empire

Vassals