Question
These people divided clan members into “black bone” and “white bone” classes, as described in Jack Weatherford’s 2004 book titled for their leader. Marie Favereau argued that a “peace” named for these people should be viewed as an earlier version of the Columbian Exchange. William of Rubruck described how these people greatly valued caracosmos, a black variety of (*) mare’s milk that was a dietary staple. A text written during the Year of the Mouse, called these people’s Secret History, describes the creation of the yassa law code. These people’s elite women, such as Börte, were required to attend assemblies called kurultai. For 10 points, name these nomadic people whose leaders included Genghis Khan. ■END■
ANSWER: Mongols [accept Pax Mongolica] (Jack Weatherford’s book is called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.)
<Michael Bentley, History - World - Asian> ~27744~ <Editor: Hari Parameswaran>
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| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
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| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 100% | 19% | 0% | 82.00 |