The Mongols
Topics: The Mongols Aim: How was Genghis Khan able to take over so much land? Agenda: Video clip from Mankind: Story of all of Us. Notes on page 9 Map on page 8 and guided practice Reading on pages 10-12. Questions on 13.
How Mongols increased power Genghis Khan- means “Universal Ruler” Born Temijin in Central Asia in 1100s Conquered the areas Mongolia, Central Asia, Russia, Korea. Victories strong due to strong warriors, skilled horsemen and bowman, and borrowed new military technology such as the cannon. United Mongol tribes
Kublai Khan- a grandson of Genghis Khan (1279) Conquered China Created Yuan dynasty Gave best govt jobs to Mongol workers Blended both Chinese and Mongols ways
The Mongol Impact Mongol warriors spread fear and violence throughout regions they conquered. Mongol leaders ruled with tolerance. The conquered could live as before as long as they paid tribute to the Mongols Lasting effects of Russia Mongols ruled for about 250 years Government- Mongol rule served as model for Russian leaders in later years. Isolation- cut off Russia from Europe and deprived them from further advances.
Prosperity and Discontent in China Mongols established peace and order The capital Khanbalik (now Beijing)- developed under Mongol rule and flourished Chinese resented Mongolian power in China and resentment and uprising occurred. Pax Mongolia and Global Trade- period of peace Trade increased- Mongols made the Silk Road a safe passage between East and West Marco Polo- an Italian merchant- visited Kublai Khan and spread European and Mongolian culture
Why Mongols Declined Mongols were too large and too diverse to control effectively Weak gov’t Death of leaders such as Kublai Khan Resentment in China and Russia of Mongol Rule
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Now what? Finish doing the rest page 8. Then, do your reading on page 10-12. Make sure to answer your questions on page 13.