HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC
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Question
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He created a great empire in the Middle East and Central Asia.
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He said that he was descended from the Mongol leader Genghis Khan.
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He conquered the city of Delhi in northern India.
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He ruled from Samarkand in what’s now Uzbekistan.
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He was a Christian.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Who was Tamerlane (also called Timur the Lame) and what is he known for? Tamerlane was a Turkish Mongol who conquered lands in Russia and the Mediterranean and then invaded northern India. His Mongolian fighters captured Delhi, stole treasure, took slaves, and killed roughly 100, 00 Hindu prisoners.
Detailed explanation-2: -What was the fate of Tamerlane’s empire after his death? It grew smaller and was divided by his sons and grandsons. The empires that emerged after Tamerlane had a Mongol influence.
Detailed explanation-3: -what is evidence of religious tolerance within the Mongolian Empire? Churches, temples, and mosques were built in the capital. Mongolian woman had more social and economic power than their Chinese counterparts.
Detailed explanation-4: -Correct answer: The Battle of Manzikert took place in 1071 and was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the invading Seljuk Turks. It ended in an overwhelming victory for the Turks and the loss of Byzantine territory.