Q. Trade route through China and much of Asia connecting Western civilizations with the Eastern civilizations allowing the trade of goods, religions and cultures.

Q. Major goods from China traded along the silk road.

Q. China, Eastern Europe (Russia), Persia, Tibet, Syria, Vietman, Korea

Q. Provided protection along the Silk Road, allowed freedom of religion in civilizations the conquered

Q. Lasted about 100-200 years

Q. Kublai Khan dies, Mongol Empire falls apart because of weak rulers

Q. First Mongol ruler; known for his cruelty and fierce way of conquering civilizations

Q. Grandson of Genghis Khan; continued to conquer much of southern China, brought about his own dynasty; Yuan Dynasty

Q. Mongols tried to conquer this region UNSUCCESSFUL due to: ships smashed in the Pacific ocean by violent storms also troops who made it to shore were defeated by Japanese Army 

Q. Similar to Europe's feudal system - relationship between classes; because Japan was not conquered by the Mongols they continued their feudal system

Q. Tent like structure used by Mongols; portable yet large enough to live in

Q. People who did not live in one spot; often followed animal herds 

Q. Capital of the Mongol Empire; moved from Mongolia by Kublai Khan; present day Beijing

Q. People from the Northern Steppes of China, known for their great horsemanship and ability to wage war