Mongol Chart

Housing

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Yurts as portable homes

• Made from felt and wood

• Adapted to weather conditions

• Easily dismantled and transported

Occupation/Life

• Primarily herders (sheep, goats, horses)

• Trade with neighboring cultures

• Warrior culture, strong military focus

• Social hierarchy based on wealth and lineage

• Importance of clans and kinship

Women

• Significant roles in family and economic life

• Involved in agriculture, herding, and making textiles

• Generally more freedoms than in other societies

• Marriage alliances for social and political ties

Appearance

• Use of bold and practical clothing

• Clothing made from wool and animal hides

• Colorful decorations and embroidery

• Symbolic use of accessories (e.g., jewelry)

Food

• Diet based on livestock and dairy products

• Common foods: mutton, horsemeat, fermented mare's milk (koumiss)

• Use of natural resources for foraging

• Importance of food preservation (dried meats, dairy products)