The Crusades and the Mongols

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True or False: The Mongols tolerated other religions.

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true

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The name "Genghis Khan" means...

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Universal King/Ruler

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The Mongols allowed conquered peoples to keep their religions and practice (most) of their beliefs.

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True

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What was the name of the Italian explorer/merchant that lived in their capital city for years and wrote much of the history know about the Mongols?

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Marco Polo

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This map shows the _________ empire

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Mongol

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This is the vast grassland that stretches across Northern Asia and was home to the Mongols.

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Steppe

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Around 1200 CE, this person unified the Mongol Empire

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Genghis Khan

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A period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement.

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Pax Mongolica

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Kublai Khan established a new dynasty when he ruled over China. He called this dynasty the _____________

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Yuan

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How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?

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through brilliant military strategy, organization, and ruthlessness