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Who was Genghis Khan?
He united the Mongol tribes and initiated the Mongol conquests, establishing the Mongol Empire.
What was the significance of Genghis Khan uniting the Mongol tribes?
It led to the formation of a powerful, unified Mongol army and the beginning of their expansion.
What happened after Genghis Khan's death?
The Mongol Empire was divided into four khanates.
What was the impact of the Mongol conquest of the Abbasid Caliphate?
It ended the Golden Age of Islam and led to the establishment of the Ilkhanate.
What was the impact of the Mongol rule on Russia?
The Golden Horde introduced new forms of governance and administration and became a major hub of trade.
What was the impact of the Mongol rule on China?
The Yuan Dynasty reunified China and established a centralized system of governance.
What was the impact of the Pax Mongolica?
Increased trade and cultural exchange across Eurasia due to peace and stability.
What was the impact of the Mongol conquests on technological transfer?
Facilitated the spread of technologies like gunpowder and the compass from East Asia to Europe.
What was the impact of the Mongol conquests on religion?
Spread religious tolerance across their Empire.
What was the impact of the Mongol conquests on women's rights?
Mongol women had more rights and freedoms compared to women in other empires of the time.
What was the impact of Mongol Standardization?
Weights and measurements were standardized across Eurasia.
What is a Khanate?
A political entity ruled by a khan, similar to a kingdom or empire.
What is Pax Mongolica?
A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.
Define 'nomadic pastoralists'.
People who move from place to place with herds of domesticated animals.
What does 'contiguous' mean in 'largest contiguous land empire'?
Sharing a common border; touching.
What is the Golden Horde?
One of the four Khanates; controlled much of Russia and Ukraine.
What was the Yuan Dynasty?
The Mongol Khanate that ruled China, established by Kublai Khan.
What was the Ilkhanate?
The Mongol Khanate that governed Persia and the Middle East.
What was the Chagatai Khanate?
The Mongol Khanate that held Central Asia, the Mongol homeland.
Define 'Religious Tolerance'.
Acceptance and allowance of different religious beliefs and practices.
What is meant by 'psychological warfare'?
Military tactics intended to intimidate or demoralize the enemy.