1. Mongolia & Taiwan Today

2. Mongolia Genghis Khan led the Mongols at the peak of their glory (1200s-1300s) Genghis Khan led the Mongols at the peak of their glory (1200s-1300s) Grandson Kublai Khan ruled China during the Yuan Dynasty Grandson Kublai Khan ruled China during the Yuan Dynasty Decline begins in 1600s Decline begins in 1600s

3. Mongolian History 1600’s - China conquered Mongolia 1600’s - China conquered Mongolia 1911 - Russia helps Mongolia regain 1911 - Russia helps Mongolia regain independence independence 1924 - Mongolia becomes communist 1924 - Mongolia becomes communist Today- Mongolia is a democracy Today- Mongolia is a democracy

4. Mongolian Culture Half of Mongolians today are nomads Half of Mongolians today are nomads Gers- large, circular, felt tents that are easy to put up, take down, and move Gers- large, circular, felt tents that are easy to put up, take down, and move

5. Mongolian Culture Horses play a major role in Mongolian life Horses play a major role in Mongolian life (Since many Mongolians are herders they highly prize horses and horse skills, they learn to ride when they are very young)

6. Mongolia Today Not very populated, 3 million people Not very populated, 3 million people Capital-Ulaanbaatar Capital-Ulaanbaatar Urban population is growing Urban population is growing Food & water shortages common Food & water shortages common

7. Taiwan Both China & Japan have controlled Taiwan at one time Both China & Japan have controlled Taiwan at one time Nationalists went to Taiwan after losing to communists in 1949 Nationalists went to Taiwan after losing to communists in 1949 Taiwan is a democracy today Taiwan is a democracy today Was formerly known as “Formosa” Was formerly known as “Formosa”

8. Taiwanese Culture 85% of pop. are native Taiwanese 85% of pop. are native Taiwanese (Migrated there from China in 1700s & 1800’s) 23 million population 23 million population China has had a huge influence on the culture China has had a huge influence on the culture

9. Cities Taipei-Capital Taipei-Capital Kao-hsiung 2 nd largest (seaport) Kao-hsiung 2 nd largest (seaport)

10. Taiwan Today Taiwan is one of Asia’s richest countries Taiwan is one of Asia’s richest countries They are a leader in exporting computers and sports equipment They are a leader in exporting computers and sports equipment Problems = over-crowding & environment Problems = over-crowding & environment