Vocab Flashcard 14

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Event in 1258 ending the Abbasid caliphate, marking a decline in Islamic cultural growth and allowing Europe to catch up.

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The Sack of Baghdad

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Fast horse rider system for messages in the Mongol Empire, akin to the Persian Royal Road.

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Yam

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Branch of agriculture focused on livestock raising, leading to specialized nomadic horse cultures in Eurasia and North America.

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Pastoralism

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Chinese dynasty of Mongol royalty visited by Marco Polo, noted for its splendor and power.

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Yuan Dynasty

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Interaction and integration among nations driven by trade, investment, and technology. Historians note that while some exchange existed in Roman-Han times, the Mongols greatly facilitated this process.

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Globalization

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Born as Temujin, this historical figure conquered vast territories through strategy and brutal tactics, leaving a legacy of a more connected world.

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Genghis Khan

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Egyptian-Islamic warriors defeated a depleted Mongol army at Ain Jalut, ending Mongol expansion westward.

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Mamaluks

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Kipchak Khanate, a Mongol empire branch, conquered Kievan Rus, leading to modern Russia.

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Golden Horde

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Grandson of Genghis Khan who conquered Song Dynasty China and founded the Yuan Dynasty.

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Kublai

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Nomadic peoples of central Asia who settled and adopted Islam, becoming successful rulers.

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Turkish Nomads