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Nomadic Empires and Imperial Formations
What empire did the Mongols build under Genghis Khan?
A transcontinental empire spanning Europe and Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries.
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Cultural and Religious Tolerance of the Mongols
What type of literature did the Mongols produce?
The Mongols produced little literature on their own; they relied on chronicles and travelogues from city-based literateurs.
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Political System of Genghis Khan
What was the role of the quriltais in Genghis Khan's political organization?
They were assemblies where decisions regarding campaigns, distribution of plunder, and succession were made collectively.
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Yasa: The Legal Code of Genghis Khan
How did the Yasa contribute to Mongol identity?
It recognized the affinity to Genghis Khan and helped retain ethnic identity.
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Genghis Khan's Early Life and Background
What title was Genghis Khan given after defeating Jamuqa?
Great Khan of the Mongols.
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Genghis Khan's Early Life and Background
What was the earliest narrative about Genghis Khan?
The Secret History of the Mongols.
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Administrative Features of Genghis Khan's Rule
What was the role of Chinese Secretaries and Persians in Genghis Khan's administration?
Chinese Secretaries were posted in Iran, and Persians in China.
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Communication and Trade under the Mongols
What was the impact of Pax Mongolica on trade?
It led to increased trade connections along the Silk Route and improved travel under Mongol authority.
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Nomadic Empires and Imperial Formations
What were the primary lifestyles of the Mongols?
Some were pastoralists while others were hunter-gatherers.
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Genghis Khan's Early Life and Background
What significant event happened to Genghis Khan at the age of 9?
His father was assassinated by the neighboring Tatars.
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Communication and Trade under the Mongols
How did Genghis Khan ensure effective communication across his empire?
By establishing a rapid courier system with fresh mounts and dispatch riders at regular intervals.
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Genghis Khan's Legacy in World History
What is the significance of Genghis Khan in Mongolian national identity today?
He is an iconic figure mobilizing memories of a great past for national identity.
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Military Organization and Strategies
What military innovations contributed to Genghis Khan's success?
Innovative strategies, horse riding, rapid shooting archery, and the use of siege engines.
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Campaigns and Conquests of Genghis Khan
What was the outcome of Genghis Khan's campaigns against the Khwarazmian Empire?
The Mongols destroyed cities such as Samarqand, Nishapur, Bokhara, and Herat in response to the execution of their ambassadors.
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Yasa: The Legal Code of Genghis Khan
What did the term 'yasaq' mean in its earliest formulation?
It meant 'law', 'decree', or 'order'.
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Political System of Genghis Khan
What titles did Genghis Khan confer to his military personnel?
He conferred the title of 'blood brothers' and honored others as bondsmen.
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Campaigns and Conquests of Genghis Khan
What does the Great Wall of China symbolize?
It symbolizes the disturbance and fear caused by nomadic raids on agrarian societies.
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Campaigns and Conquests of Genghis Khan
What was Genghis Khan's first military concern?
To conquer China, which was divided into three kingdoms.
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Yasa: The Legal Code of Genghis Khan
What was the Yasa?
The legal code of Genghis Khan, believed to be proclaimed at the Quriltai of 1206.
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Political System of Genghis Khan
How did Genghis Khan's political system differ from Attila's?
Genghis Khan's political system was more durable and stable, surviving its founder and effectively countering larger armies.
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Campaigns and Conquests of Genghis Khan
What prevented Genghis Khan from invading India?
Heat, natural habitat, and ill omens reported by his soothsayer.
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Genghis Khan's Legacy in World History
What was Genghis Khan's impact on the Mongol people?
He united them, freed them from wars, and restored trade routes.
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Communication and Trade under the Mongols
What was the qubcur tax?
A levy paid by Mongol nomads, contributing a tenth of their herd for the maintenance of the courier system.
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Political System of Genghis Khan
What is a Quriltai?
An assembly of chieftains where decisions related to the state were made.
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Military Organization and Strategies
How did Genghis Khan organize his army?
He divided tribal groupings into new military units and implemented a decimal system for organization.
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Communication and Trade under the Mongols
What was the significance of the paiza and gerege?
They were passes given to travelers for safe conduct, acknowledging Mongol authority.
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Administrative Features of Genghis Khan's Rule
How were civil administrators recruited during Genghis Khan's rule?
They were recruited from the conquered lands.
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Genghis Khan's Early Life and Background
What was Genghis Khan's original name?
Temujin, which means 'blacksmith'.
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Cultural and Religious Tolerance of the Mongols
How did the Mongol rulers approach personal beliefs in governance?
They did not allow personal beliefs to dictate public policy.
