Ch 11 key terms

aka Chinggis Khan or Temujin; lead the Mongolian empire through many conquests and took over many countries

a state ruled by the khan, who was similar to a king or emperor

capital city of China. The Mongols, led by Kublai Khan, established the Yuan Dynasty in Beijing; became the capital of the Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan’s grandson; lead second invasion into Persia

Italian explorer who documented his 13th-century journey to China, influencing future explorers and sparking interest in East Asian trade routes.

“Mongolian peace;” period of relative peace and stability

Mongol rule in china; first time China was ever ruled by foreigners

name for Russia at the time. Conquered by Mongols. but not occupied

Mongol word for king

group of people working together to overthrow the Yuan dynasty

spread by Mongols/on Mongol trade routes

dynasty after the Yuan; erased all Mongolian influence