1. Bellwork: November 14 th Copy the statement below and fill it in during the video. The Mongol Empire was the link between __________, ____________, and ____________________

2. Comp Book page 47 and 48 Page 47 = “The Mongols” Page 48 = “The Significance of the Mongols” Read page 193 –The Mongols were a nomadic tribe of people north of China. Read page 194 “Genghis Khan” –Genghis Khan was elected leader of the Mongol people. –Genghis Khan formed an army of over 100,000 and fought to conquer lands from his election to his death.

3. The Mongols They were the most skilled fighting force in the world. They demanded tribute (money) from people that they conquered. They conquered lands along the Silk Road. Mongols were very cruel and sought to terrorize people.

4. Empire Builders Read “Empire Builders” pg. 194-195 Many people surrendered without even fighting them. The Mongols created the largest empire in history. The Mongols grew wealthy because they taxed traders in their empire. Genghis Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan, conquered China.

5. The Significance of the Mongols Pg 196 – 4 th paragraph **The Mongols learned from the people they conquered and often adopted their beliefs and customs. For example, Mongols near the Arabian peninsula accepted Islam. Mongols near China learned of gunpowder and the fire lance.

6. The Significance of the Mongols Pg 197 – The Mongol empire stretched from China to Eastern Europe. The Mongols kept peace within their empire. China prospered under Kublai Khan and Mongol rule. China reached the height of its wealth and power under Mongol rule.

7. The Significance of the Mongols Read “Trade and Empire” Trade increased under Mongol rule. Muslims & Europeans took Chinese inventions back to their homelands.

8. Conclusion questions 1.Which of the following are true? 1.Genghis Kahn was the ruler of the group of nomads called the Mongols. 2.The Mongols forced everyone they conquered to follow their religion and customs. 3.Only the Romans had a larger empire than the Mongols. 4.The Mongols learned from the people that they conquered and often adopted their beliefs. 5.Trade flourished under Mongol rule and many Chinese inventions were traded as far west as Europe; introducing them to Chinese discoveries.

9. Conclusion questions 1.Which of the following is true about Kublai Khan? 1.He was the grandson of Genghis Khan. 2.He eventually overthrew the Roman and Islamic empire. 3.He conquered China and was the ruler of China for many years. 4.He ended the great Mongol empire and gave lands back to the people Genghis Khan conquered. 5.He was the only Mongol leader who was actually not a Mongol.