Mongols
Central Asian nomads
The Mongols are a Central Asian people originating from the steppes of Mongolia.
Under Genghis Khan in the 13th century, they built the largest contiguous land empire in history, stretching from Korea to Eastern Europe.
Today, Mongols inhabit Mongolia, parts of China (Inner Mongolia), and Russia.
The singular is Mongol; the adjective is Mongolian.
Mobile livestock husbandry
- herdersLivestock guardians and guides
- horsebackAtop a steed
- gerPortable nomadic tent
- yurtFelt-covered nomad tent
migration · tribes · grazing · livestock · sheep · goats · horses · camels
Supreme Mongol ruler
- Pax MongolicaSteppe empire's enforced stability
- ChagataiCentral Asian khanate
- IlkhanateMongol successor state in Persia
- horse archersCavalry using ranged weapons
Domain under unified control
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- subjugationForcing into submission
- expansionIncrease in scope
cavalry · horde · pillaging · sacking · campaigns · vassal · tribute · terror tactics
Treeless herb-covered ecosystem
- Central AsiaContinental interior between Russia and Iran
- plateauFlat highland area
- Gobi DesertLarge Asian arid region
- plainsBroad, level grasslands
harsh winters · open terrain · horse culture · pastoral landscape
Vocal technique producing simultaneous pitches
- morin khuurMongolian bowed string instrument
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- shamanismMediation between worlds
pastoralism
Mobile livestock husbandry
yurt · migration · tribes · grazing · livestock · sheep · goats · horses · camels · felt
Great Khan
Supreme Mongol ruler
- Pax MongolicaSteppe empire's enforced stability
- ChagataiCentral Asian khanate
- IlkhanateMongol successor state in Persia
empire
Domain under unified control
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- subjugationForcing into submission
expansion · cavalry · horde · pillaging · sacking · campaigns · vassal · tribute · terror tactics · psychological warfare
grassland
Treeless herb-covered ecosystem
- Central AsiaContinental interior between Russia and Iran
- plateauFlat highland area
- Gobi DesertLarge Asian arid region
plains · harsh winters · open terrain · horse culture · pastoral landscape
throat singing
Vocal technique producing simultaneous pitches
- morin khuurMongolian bowed string instrument
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- shamanismMediation between worlds
- historical peoplesAztecs, Babylonians, Celts, Egyptians, Gauls
- invadersinvaders, raiders, marauders, pillagers, plunderers
- Nomadic PeoplesScythians, Huns, Tatars, Bedouins, Kazakhs
- Steppe PeoplesHuns, Turks, Scythians, Tatars, Bulgars
- Chinese peoplesHan Chinese, Manchu, Uyghurs, Tibetans, Li
- MongolicSanta
- Mongolian beefAsian restaurant entrée
- Mongol EmpireMedieval Asian continental dominion
- Outer MongoliaIndependent nation between Russia, China
- Mongolian barbecueCustom stir-fry restaurant style
- Mongol hordeCentral Asian mounted invasion force
- Mongol warriorsEurasian steppe cavalry forces