Tang and Song Dynasties Flashcards

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Early Mongols were nomadic and relied on animals for food, clothing, and housing.

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The Mongols constantly moved and lived in the eastern and western steppe.

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Main goal of the Mongols.

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Conquest.

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Genghis Khan's achievement.

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Unified the Mongols.

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Cultural approach of Mongols when controlling areas.

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Adopted cultures and beliefs.

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End of Mongol rule.

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Lost several battles and could not expand.

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Financial issues faced by the Mongol Empire.

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Spent a lot of money on wars, public works, and luxuries; overtaxed the people.

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Kublai Khan's achievement in China.

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First foreigner to gain complete control of China.

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Geography of Japan

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Japan is an archipelago or chain of islands off the Asian mainland.

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Mountainous Terrain

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80% mountains, making it difficult to unite.

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Cultural Bridge

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Japan served as a cultural bridge between China and Japan.