BJ World Studies Chap 4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What was at the center of Mongol life? | Mongol war horse |
| Who united the Mongols and built a great empire? | Genghis Khan |
| In what century did Genghis Khan build his empire? | 13th century |
| What laws did Genghis Khan use to rule his people? | Great Yasa, which included laws about the military, crime, taxes, court procedures, and morals |
| What skill did Mongol horsemen perfect? | Ability to shoot arrows and string bow when horses' hooves were off the ground |
| What piece of protection did Genghis Khan add to his soldiers' equipment? | silk shirt |
| Name two types of attacks Mongols used against towns. | siege warfare, pretend retreat |
| Name one way Genghis Khan kept in touch with his empire. | arrow riders |
| What are two factors of the Central Asian climate and topography that might have helped produce strong, rugged people? Explain | extremes in temperature and very high mountain ranges---These things would make it difficult to grow crops or find food. |
| What is the main occupation of the people? | raising herds of livestock |
| Using the information in the topography section, name two areas that you would expect to have a sparse population? | Gobi Desert and Taklimakan Desert |
| What was a general's camp called? | ordu |
| How did Mongol men keep in fighting shape during the off-season? | hunting |
| What two jobs were not done by anyone in the ordu? | washing dishes and washing clothes |
| Which direction did the yurt face, and why? | south, to keep out the winds |
| How do you think its round shape helped the yurt on the plains? | The wind blew over the round shape, rather than knocking it down. |
| How did trade with the West affect the Mongols? | They settled into towns and gave up nomadic ways. |
| How did the closing of Eastern trade affect the Europeans? | This caused Europeans to look for a sea route to the East, beginning the age of exploration. |
| What type of religion did the early Mongols follow? | polytheistic (multiple gods) |
| Why is idol worship wrong? | Bible condemns idolators because it is wrong to worship anything other than the living God. |
| What were the priests of Mongol religion called? | shamans |
| What important Christian group grew up in the Mongolian Empire? | Nestorians |
| According to legend who founded the Christian churches in India, Persia, and China? | the apostle, Thomas |
| What was the name of the Mongol dynasty in China? | Yuan dynasty |
| What was Tamerlane's main interest during his reign in the Middle East? | spoils (riches) of battle |
| What great architectural piece was built during Akbar's reign? | Taj Mahal |
| What was a Mongol tent called? | yurt |
| What were their tents made of? | felt |
| What was their religion called? | shamanism |
| The god of the Mongols was called? | Tengri |
| In India the Mongol dynasty was called what? | Mughul Dynasty |
| What did Europeans call Mongols? | Tartars |
| What did Russians call Mongols? | Golden Horde |
| Who brought peace to India? | Akbar |
| Who made an unsuccessful attempt to conquer Japan? | Kublai Khan |
| Who was a cruel conqueror? | Tamerlane |
| Who had a small but peaceful empire? | Akbar |
| Who wrote a code of law called the Great Yasa? | Genghis Khan |
| Who extended Mongol control into Turkey and India? | Tamerlane |
| Who was the most famous Mughul leader? | Akbar |
| Who created one of the largest empires in the history of the world? | Genghis Khan |
| Who established the Yuan dynasty in China? | Kublai Khan |
| Who reopened the silk routes? | Kublai Khan |
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