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What is pastoralism?
Way of life in which people depend on herding of domesticated animals for food.
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What is Temujin/ Chinggis Khan?
Mongolian emperor whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to Pacific.
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Who is Hulegu?
Chinggis Khan's grandson who led the second assault on Persia (1251 - 1258).
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What is Modun?
Great ruler of Xiongnu Empire (210 - 174) and created a centralized, hierarchical system.
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What is Mongol World War?
Term used to describe military campaigns, massive killings, and empire building done by Chinggis Khan.
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Khutulon
Girl, whose father was a Mongol ruler, excelled in horse riding, archery, wrestling, and military.
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What is Xiongnu?
People of the Mongolian steppe lands north of China who formed a large-scale nomadic empire.
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What is Yuan Dynasty China?
Mongol dynasty that ruled China (1271 - 1368).
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What is the Kipchak Khanate/ Golden Horde?
Name of conquered Russia.
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What is Turks?
Turkish speakers from Central Asia, originally monads.
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Who is Khubilai Khan?
Grandson of Chinggis Khan and Mongol ruler of China ( 1271 - 1294).
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What is Almoravid Empire?
Islamic religious movement in Africa, sparked by Ibn Yasin after returning from a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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What is Black Death/ Plague?
Massive plague pandemic that swept through Eurasia (Bubonic plague) by fleas on rats.
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