a member of a nomadic group that herds domesticated animals
A Mongol clan leader who sought to unify the Mongols under his leadership
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a member of a nomadic group that herds domesticated animals
A Mongol clan leader who sought to unify the Mongols under his leadership. He fought and killed his rivals one by one, and in 1206, he accepted his later title, which meant "Universal Ruler" of the Mongol clans. During his reign, he conquered much of Asia, China being his first focus. After invading the northern Jin Empire, his attention turned to the Islamic region west of Mongolia. In his rage against them, he launched a campaign of terror across Central Asia, destroying one city after another, along with the cities' inhabitants. Eventually, Central Asia was under Mongol control.
Mongol ruler, he completed the conquest of China and founded the Yuan dynasty
stopped Mongol invasion of Africa; first time they had ever been defeated
Pax Mongolica - Mongols brought peace to almost the entire Asian continent because they tolerated and encouraged diversity, especially religions
Italian explorer who introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, from his travels throughout there.
A native of Tangier in North Africa, he traveled for 27 years, visiting most of the countries in the Islamic world. Mali's justice system greatly impressed him.
the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
Prejudice against jews
belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
A war between England and France from 1337 to 1453. Finally France won. It was started by Edward III of England to claim the French throne. It brought about new styles of warfare.
Maize, beans and squash
Ancient civilization (1200-1500AD) that was located in the Andes in Peru
a town in the Andes in southern Peru
Communities whom the Incas forced to settle in designated regions for strategic purposes.
Labor extracted for lands assigned to the state and the religion; all communities were expected to contribute; an essential aspect of Inca imperial control.
knotted cords of various lengths and colors used by the inca to keep financial records
The Indians of one of the most advanced early civilizations of the Western Hemisphere; made their home in Central America.
small villages, big temples/ pyramids to honor the gods
absolute calendar with fixed dates starting and an ending poing. September 6 3113BCE