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They were a series of related tribes located north of China in an area called Mongolia. They were considered "barbarians" by everyone else who had to fight them. Generally, the term "Barbarian" was given to any group or culture that was foreign to those who were using the term. The Romans considered the Gauls barbarians, tjhe ancient Egyptians considered anyone other than them barbarians.

The term comes from the Greeks and originally referred to those who spoke a language that was unknown to the Greeks. They were said to make gibberish sounds like,"bar bar bar." Hence, "barbarians, those who says "bar bar bar."

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The Byzantines protected Western Europe from most of the attacks of the?

The Turks, mongols, Arabs, Persians, more Arabs and barbarians.


Who are the mongols?

ImproveThe Mongols were a nomadic tribe centrally located in Central Asia. They were known as barbarians throughout the landmass of Eurasia and were known for killing hundreds of thousands of people. However, they did bring some positive changes, including the re-opening of the Silk Road and the beginning of the upcoming Global Age.In 1206, Genghis Khan attained leadership of a large number of tribes in what is now Mongolia, to form a great and powerful empire. The Mongols were cruel and vicious warriors. They destroyed anything that stood in the way of their becoming a successful empire. They conquered China and other regions throughout Asia and parts of modern day Europe. After more than a century of being the world's largest empire, the Mongol Who_were_the_Mongolswas finally dissolved with the breakup of the Yuan dynasty in 1368.


What conditions led the Mongols to invade the West and East in the 13th Century?

I believe that it was because the Chinese tried to keep the Mongols separated internationally in their own defense. China also turned the Mongols marital energies most commonly against each other.


When did barbarians first attack rome?

The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.The Gauls, who were considered the barbarians of the time, were the first to sack Rome in 390 BC.


What is the meaning of barbarian?

barbarian was supposed to be anyone besides a roman in the ancient times. the Romans thought that the Gauls (French) Britons (British) and other barbarians that there language sounded like BAR BAR BAR! so they called them barbarians. (i am a Rome expert)

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Who conquered the Russian states in the early AD 1200s?

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The Byzantines protected Western Europe from most of the attacks of the?

The Turks, mongols, Arabs, Persians, more Arabs and barbarians.


Why was china constantly invaded and did the wall shutout the barbarians?

China was constantly invaded for her vast land and resources. The wall shut out most, but the Mongols under Ghengis Khan broke through.


Who is the only barbarians group to create a lasting state?

The Mongols, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, created a vast and lasting empire in the 13th century that spanned across Asia and Europe.


What was the primary cause of the collapse of the roman empire?

barbarians.......yep......barbarians barbarians.......yep......barbarians


Whom did kublai choose to fill important government position?

Other Mongols that he trusted and some Mongols were his relatives.


Whom did kublai khan to fill important government position?

Other Mongols that he trusted and some Mongols were his relatives.


Whom did kublai khan choose to fill important government positions?

Other Mongols that he trusted and some Mongols were his relatives.


How mongols ruled in China?

they helped each other


What was the primary purpose behind the building of the Great Wall of China?

The primary reason for building the Great Wall of China was to keep out the barbarians from the north.


Did the Barbarians build Venice?

no, the barbarians did not build Venice.