WH Unit 3

Front

This European trader and explorer wrote of his journey and time in the court of Kublai Khan?

Back

Marco Polo

Front

What was true of the Mongol Empire?

Back

The Mongol Empire was the largest unified land empire in history.

Front

What happened during the Pax Mongolica?

Back

Ideas and inventions spread with trade between Europe and China.

Front

After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________.

Back

Khanates

Front

________ united the Mongols and led them in conquering much of Asia

Back

Genghis Khan

Front

The Mongols were known for..

Back

Ability to ride horses well and to wage war.

Front

The Mongols lived to the North of what country?

Back

China

Front

In order to communicate quickly, Genghis Khan

Back

Established a postal system

Front

What was the primary climate condition of the Arabian Peninsula where the Islamic Empire formed?

Back

Hot and dry

Front

What significant event marked the beginning of the Islamic religion?

Back

Muhammad receiving revelations from an angel