SS Vocab 18

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Founder of the Mongol Empire (1206-1227), known as 'Universal Leader'. Introduced writing, created law code, promoted trade, and allowed religious freedom. Ruled with cruelty to enemies but loyalty to followers. Controlled a third of Asia at death.

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Genghis Khan

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Ruler of the Mongol Empire (1260-1294 CE) who conquered China and established the Yuan Dynasty, becoming the first non-Chinese to govern all of China. Adopted Chinese customs and allowed traditional beliefs.

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Kublai Khan

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A Venetian merchant who traveled to China via the Silk Road, served Kublai Khan, and wrote a book that sparked European interest in China and its inventions.

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Marco Polo

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Admiral during the Ming Dynasty, commanded the 'treasure ships', made 7 voyages to India, Thailand, and Java, trading silk and porcelain for spices, rubies, and carpets.

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Zheng He

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A government policy of avoiding foreign interaction, leading to the Ming Dynasty's decline.

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isolationism

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West African empire controlling Mali and trade from 1400s to 1591, known for its military and religion, conquered by Morocco in 1591.

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Songhai

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Mali trading city known for wealth and learning, key for trade and education in West Africa.

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Timbuktu

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Belief that animals, plants, and inanimate objects have spirits.

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animism

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Economic system in medieval Europe centered around a manor.

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manorialism

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Led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, altering English history.

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William the Conqueror