NOMADIC EMPIRES

#1
Because nomadic societies move from place to place, they rely on trade to make a living for themselves.

#2

• Helped prevent Fatimids from making Shite Islam dominant
• Blocked inland expansion by the crusader states
• Their defeat of the Byzantine Empire opened way for Turkish control

#3

• United the many nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia

#4

• Mongols were based off military discipline
• Army delegates were chosen by blood association of Khan family
• or by Military-related mertiocracy

KUBLAI KHAN

• His reign witnessed the most military success
• Subjugation of Southern Sung Dynasty of China
• Failed naval expeditions against Japan and Java