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17 Cards in this Set
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Why did the Mongols move around constantly?
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Little rain, great temperatures changes and desert-like terrain caused the Mongols to move constantly looking for good pasture land.
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A camp where a general lived was called a ___________.
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ordu
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The Mongols were called the "___ ___ ___ ____".
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People of the Felt Tents
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Why were the Mongols called the "People of the Felt Tents"?
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Because the Mongols lived in round shaped tents called yurts.
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Why were the tents round shape?
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Because they would stand up to the strong winds of the plains.
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What was felt made from?
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Animal skins that were waterproof by greasing.
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What was the outerlayer of felt of the tent covered with?
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A layer of lime to keep the sun reflect off the tent and keep the inside cool.
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Why was the doorway of the yurt always facing the south?
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To keep the prevailing winds of the northeast out of the tent.
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Who did most of the work around the ordu?
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The women would take care of most of the work around the ordu.
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What two chores did the Mongols not believe in women doing?
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Washing dishes or clothes
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Were the Mongol women equal with the men?
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Women's opinions were valued and they were allowed to ride and shoot bows.
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Children learned to ____ before they learned to walk.
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ride (horses)
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The number of _____ was a sign of a man's wealth and power.
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horses
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Men spent most of their time ______ or __________.
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hunting or fighting
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The most common Mongol drink was ________, mare's milk.
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kumiss
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How did the Mongol spend their leisure time?
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Storytelling and music.
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One of the oldest Mongol musical instruments is the ______, a long narrow stringed instrument played with a bow.
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khil-khuur
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