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26 Cards in this Set
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who were people that changed locations to survive?
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nomads
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what means, "universal ruler"
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Genghis Khan
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what was the Great Yasa?
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a code of laws
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what was Genghis Khan's warfare?
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a way of life
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what did the Mongols wear under their amour for protection?
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raw silk shirts
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what was the camp where the general lived called?
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the Ordu
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what were their tents made of?
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felt
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how did they waterproof their tents?
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by greasing it
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what were their tents called?
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yurts
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what direction did the dorrways face to keep the northeast winds out?
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south
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what was the special piece of furniture that the master had differetn from everyone else?
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a couch
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what were the two things the Mongols would not wash?
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their dishes and clothes
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what did the Mongols picture as the most beautiful women?
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they were fat and had small noses
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the Mongol men valued what more than their wives?
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their horses
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what was the drink made from Mare's milk?
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Kumiss
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what was the oldest instrument?
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the Khil-Khuur
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who was Genghis Khan's grandson?
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Kublai Khan
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what was the Mongols religion?
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shamanism
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what were their idols made of?
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felt
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what were the Mongols called?
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"people of the felt tents"
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how many soldiers were in each Mongol group?
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1,000-10,000
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what was supreme in the eyes of the Mongols?
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loyalty
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what was the Mongol punishment for Horse stealing?
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death
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what were three things the Mongols fought with?
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arrows, lances, and swords
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what were the 2 methods of warfare?
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siege warfare-kept food out;gunpowder filled bamboo and pretend retreat- where the Mongols would pretend to retreat and then when the people came out of safety, they would come back and kill them
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who were arrow riders?
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postal riders who ate and slept on their horses; they also kept in touch with every part of their empire
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