Puzzle 55

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Across
  1. 2. — Dynasty established by Kublai Khan in China.
  2. 3. — Portable round tent used by Mongol nomads.
  3. 5. — Southern Chinese dynasty defeated by Kublai Khan.
  4. 6. Road — Trade network expanded and secured by Mongols.
  5. 8. — Vast grassy plains of Central Asia, home to the Mongols.
  6. 9. — Western Xia dynasty, first Chinese kingdom conquered by Genghis.
  7. 10. — Mongol military unit of 10,000 soldiers.
Down
  1. 1. — Ancient name for Beijing, sacked by the Mongols.
  2. 4. — Sky-god centered religion of the Mongols.
  3. 5. — Tolui’s wife; key political figure and mother of Kublai.
  4. 7. — Birth name of Genghis Khan.
  5. 10. — Youngest son, ancestor of Kublai and Hulagu.