Mongol Empire

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Who were the Mongols?

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Nomadic tribes from Mongolia who lived in yurts

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What term describes someone who moves from place to place, usually following food supply or animals?

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Nomad

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Name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

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Khan

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Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?

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Genghis Khan 

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How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis? Options: his son, his grandson, his brother, his wife

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his grandson

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

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Khanates

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Why did the Mongols terrorize people?

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To spread fear, thus making them more likely to surrender without a fight

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During a history class, Anika learned that only the strong survived in Ancient Mongolia, because of the harsh geography of the ______. Options: Rivers, Mountains, Plains, Steppes

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Steppes

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What is the Silk Road?

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A series of trade routes through Asia and Europe

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This important trade network connected East Asia to the Mediterranean.

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Silk Road