Mongol Empire

The Mongols During the late Song Dynasty attacks became more frequent. 1220’s nomadic people called the Mongols came from Central Asia They would create the largest land empire in history and conquer China.

Mongols – A Nomadic People Powerful nomadic people Central Asian steppes Herded sheep & goats Skilled horsemen Used to living in harsh environments Used to competing for scarce resources Tough people

Universal Ruler Mongols were divided into separate clans led by a khan or chief 1206 a powerful khan named Temujin conquered his rivals to unite the Mongol clans

Genghis Khan He became known as Genghis Khan “universal ruler” Goal: build an empire Organized Mongols into a military machine Cunning military leader, excellent battle tactics Used brutality & psychological warfare

Mongol Empire Although brutal in building their empire, the Mongols ruled it peacefully. They tolerated local beliefs and ways of life. They often “assimilated” into the cultures they conquered. This integration of diverse cultures gave peace to the Empire called Pax Mongolia= “Mongol Peace”