Ancient Mongolia Ch.2.2
Wrap- up on China http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IqdV5EfByg
Mongolia Mongolia is adjacent to China A Democratic government today South of Russia, North of China A Democratic government today Traditionally ruled by a long line of nomadic leaders
Word Wall* Nomadic: Hunters and gathers, do not stay in one place Steppes: Large flat area of open land, minor mounds Mongols: People of ancient Mongolia
Genghis Khan* Reigned 1206 – 1227 and built the first Mongol Empire Conquered much of China and all of Korea and Mongolia Today, 16 million people are his descendent. He was known as a ruthless leader killing anyone in his way
Ghengis http://www.biography.com/people/genghis-khan-9308634
CH.2 EXAM Ch.2 Exam Friday The test will be laid out as normal Fill in the blank Matching Multiple Choice Short Answer This test will also include a Geo section and a passage to read and analyze
Mongolian customs Please read the article silently Answer the following questions in your head What is different in Mongolian culture compared the ours? How would you greet someone from Mongolia?
The Four Khanates Upon death Genghis created four districts 1. Golden Horde: Russia and Eastern Europe 2. The IL khanate: The Middle East 3. Chagatai Khanate: Central Asia 4. Khanate of the Great Khan: Mongolia/China/East Asia
Fear The Mongolians were called barbarians for the way they fought They killed nearly each person they conquered in some cities Many would simply pay the Mongols before they started a war with them just to stay out of their way
Kublai Khan in Battle Read the article silently
The Last Wild Horses* Mongolia is home to the last species of true wild horses They are raised and brought back to Mongolia and set loose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tMFyL5PRr0