The Mongols
Rise of the Mongols Nomads from central Asia United by Genghis Khan Fierce warriors; used bow and arrow on horseback Stirrups led to advanced horseback tactics! Introduced cannons from China
Genghis Khan Born as Temujin in 1100s Warrior and leader United Mongol tribes Conquers land from Korea to Persia Renamed “Genghis Khan” = World Emperor
Mongol Goals Created a big empire Make as much money as possible off of conquests
Life under the Mongols As they conquered the Mongols looted, pillaged, and terrorized As leaders they practiced tolerance as long as the conquered people paid tribute Mongols promoted peace and trade
Pax Mongolia and Global Trade Period of political stability resulting from Mongol rule Silk Road gets a face lift Mongols provide safe passage along the silk road Gunpowder, porcelain, papermaking, and windmills all flow west
Fall of the Mongols Empire was too large and diverse to govern effectively Often relied on conquered people to run things Death of strong leaders like Genghis, Batu, and Kublai Khan left the empire weak
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