Chapter Overview
This chapter delves into the formation and expansion of nomadic empires, particularly the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. It highlights how pastoral societies shaped political and economic systems through mobility, conquests, and cultural integration across Eurasia.
Important Keywords
- Nomadic: Communities that move from one place to another rather than settling permanently.
- Pastoralism: A way of life centered around the raising of livestock.
- Mongol Empire: A vast empire founded by Genghis Khan, spanning large parts of Asia and Europe.
- Khanates: Divisions of the Mongol Empire ruled by different descendants of Genghis Khan.
- Yassa: The legal code instituted by Genghis Khan.
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