2Network of Exchange

• Who were Hulegu, Batu, and Cara in relation to the Mongol Empire?


  They were grandsons of Genghis Khan and important figures in the Mongol Empire.
• What was Cara (Chagatai) known for?


  Cara was the founder of the Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia.
• What was the significance of Hulegu, Batu, and Cara in the Mongol Empire?


  They each founded different khanates and expanded Mongol influence in their respective regions.
• What role did Hulegu play in the Mongol Empire?


  Hulegu ruled the Ilkhanate and focused on expanding Mongol control into the Islamic world.
• What role did Batu play in the Mongol Empire?


  Batu led the Golden Horde and was responsible for Mongol expansion into Eastern Europe.
• What role did Cara (Chagatai) play in the Mongol Empire?


  Cara ruled the Chagatai Khanate and maintained Mongol control over the Silk Road trade routes.
• What was a significant military achievement of Hulegu?


  Hulegu captured Baghdad in 1258, ending the Abbasid Caliphate.
• What was a significant military achievement of Batu?


  Batu led the invasion of Russia and Eastern Europe, conquering Kievan Rus.
• What was a significant military achievement of Cara (Chagatai)?


  Cara participated in the conquest of Central Asia and helped consolidate Mongol rule over the former Khwarezmian Empire.
• What impact did Hulegu have on the Islamic Golden Age?


  Hulegu ended the Islamic Golden Age by destroying Baghdad.
• How did Batu influence Russian history?


  Batu established Mongol rule in Russia, which influenced Russian politics for centuries.
• What was the significance of Cara's control over the Silk Road?


  Cara maintained Mongol control over the Silk Road, influencing trade in Central Asia.