Warm Up 7th Grade 11/18

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A group of people from the region of Mongolia who were known for their nomadic lifestyle and later created one of the largest empires in history.

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Mongol

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Title used for rulers or leaders in Mongolian culture, similar to saying 'king' in other cultures.

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Khan

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Powerful leader who united the Mongolian tribes in the early 1200s. He is famous for creating the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history.

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Genghis Khan

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A network of trade routes that connected China with the rest of the world. It was named for the silk that was traded along these routes, but many other goods, ideas, and cultures were shared too.

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Silk Road

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A period in Chinese history when the Mongols ruled China, starting in 1271. It was established by Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan.

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Yuan Dynasty

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Means 'Mongolian Peace.' It refers to a time when the Mongol Empire was stable and safe, allowing trade and cultural exchange to flourish across Asia and Europe.

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Pax Mongolica

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A person who moves from place to place rather than living in one permanent home. The Mongols were nomads who traveled with their herds of animals.

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Nomad

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A country or region that pays tribute (like gifts or money) to a more powerful ruler or empire in exchange for protection or certain rights.

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Tributary State

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A large area of flat, grassy land with few trees, often found in Central Asia and where many nomadic tribes, including the Mongols, lived.

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Steppe

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The grandson of Genghis Khan and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty. He is known for expanding the Mongol Empire and for promoting trade and cultural exchange in China.

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Kublai Khan