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Nomadic peoples who herded domesticated animals.
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Who were Patoralists? (Pastoralism) p.330
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constantly moving following a seasonal pattern for food and using animals to make food, clothing and housing.
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The "Universal Ruler" of the Mongol clans. The clan leader "Temujin" sought to unify Mongol clans under his leadership. He defeated his rivals & in 1206 accepted the title Genghis Khan. Conquered much of Asia including China & Islamic region west of Mongolia.
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Who was Genghis Khan?
p.331. |
"Universal Ruler" of the Mongol Empire who was driven by revenge & conquest to control Central Asia.
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"Mongol Peace" from the mid-1200s - mid 1300s the Mongols imposed stability, law and order across much of Eurasia. They guaranteed safe passage for trade caravans, travelers, & missionaries across their empire.
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What was the Pax Mongolica?
p.333-334 |
This period of Mongol history was good for trade, spread of goods & ideas. The disease of Bubonic Plague and use of gunpowder spread from Mongol traders & troops into Europe.
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Grandson of Genghis Khan assumed the title Great Khan in 1260 ruling the Mongol Empire which was split into four Khanates. He ruled Mongolia, Tibet, Korea, & N. China. Founded the Yuan Dynasty lasting until 1368.
Controlled & opened China to foreign trade & contacts. Built capital at Beijung & summer palace at Shangdu. Failed in conquest of Japan in 1274 & 1281 by using a huge naval invasion that was repelled by Japanese warriors & a Typhoon (Kamikase winds) |
Who was Kublai Khan?
p. 335. |
Considered one of Chinas's greatest foreign Emperors. Other descendents of Ghenghis Khan ruled Central Asia, Persia, & Russia as semi-independent states.
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A Venetian trader who visited China by caravan on the Silk Roads with his father & uncle in 1275. He was used by Kublai as an envoy to many Chinese cities on government missions. Polo served the Khan well for 17 yrs. & in 1292 the Polos left China to journey back to Venice in Italy. He was imprisoned during the fighting between Venice & Genoa. While in prison he told his stories to travelers & adventurers of the use of Coal as fuel, government records & Chinese life. His book was published by a fellow prisoner & became a huge success in Europe.
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Who was Marco Polo?
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A caravan trader who described Kublai Khan to Europeans. His impressions of China were recorded in a book but little is known of his life.
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