The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of the Mongols

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Across
  1. 1. The body of law and code of conduct followed by the Mongols under Genghis Khan.
  2. 5. The method of communication used by the Mongols, involving a network of relay stations and riders.
  3. 8. The name for the military and political system of the Mongol Empire.
  4. 10. The Russian principality that was under Mongol control for over two centuries.
  5. 13. The term for the period of Mongol rule over Russia.
  6. 14. The Chinese dynasty that was overthrown by the Mongols, marking the end of ancient Chinese dynastic rule.
  7. 16. The Persian historian who served in the court of Ilkhanate and wrote extensively about the Mongol Empire.
  8. 17. The name for the period of peace and stability across Eurasia during the Mongol rule.
  9. 18. The famous trade route that connected East Asia with the Middle East and Europe, revitalized by the Mongol Empire.
Down
  1. 1. The name for the traditional Mongol dwelling, often made of felt or skins.
  2. 2. The famous Mongol general who led the conquest of much of Asia and Europe.
  3. 3. The capital of the Mongol Empire.
  4. 4. The founder of the Mongol Empire.
  5. 6. The name for the son of Genghis Khan who succeeded him as the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
  6. 7. The largest contiguous empire in history, established by the Mongols.
  7. 9. The iconic Mongol warrior known for their skilled horseback riding and archery.
  8. 11. The name of the Mongol ruling family.
  9. 12. The famous Venetian explorer who served in the court of Kublai Khan.
  10. 15. The Chinese dynasty that was established by Kublai Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan.
  11. 18. The religion practiced by many Mongols, which influenced their cultural and political beliefs.
  12. 19. The powerful Mongol ruler who completed the conquest of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.