1. Mongols in China Chapter 8 Section 3 Janet Cardwell
7.24 I can describe and
locate the Mongol conquest of
China including Genghis Khan,
Kublai Khan.
Chapter 8 Section 3
Janet Cardwell

2. locate the Mongol conquest of China including Genghis Khan,
BELL RINGER
7.24 I can describe and
locate the Mongol conquest of
China including Genghis Khan,
Kublai Khan.

3. Chinese Society
Mongol soldiers used silk clothes instead of heavy armor in battle. When a soldier was hit with an arrow, the arrow entered the soldier’s body but could be easily removed because the arrowhead was caught in the soldier’s silk clothing.

4. Where Were We?
As you know, by the A.D. 1200s, the Chinese had created a powerful & successful civilization.
But…enemies to the north (Mongolia) were preparing to invade China.
They were the Mongols, the dominant nomadic group in central Asia.
They became the first non-Chinese people to rule all of China.

5. Who were the Mongols?
Genghis Khan and his sons built the Mongol Empire, which stretched from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe
The Mongols conquered China and created a new dynasty that tried to conquer Japan and began trading with the rest of Asia. 
They lived in tribes, or groups of related families. 
They were nomadic herders who grazed their animals on the steppes, wide, rolling grassy plains.

6. Ability to ride horses Ability to wage war
Mongols were
known for:
Ability to
wage
war

7. THINK: What modern day war engine compares to
the Mongol warrior and his horse? Explain your
thinking.
As you watch the video, prepare to answer this question: How did the Mongol use of the horse make them superior warriors?

8. Ghengis Khan His name was Temujin, which means “blacksmith.”
He became Genghis Khan
“strong ruler.”
Known for cruel fighting
And use of TERROR.
He attacked, looted, and
burned cities. People
began surrendering to
Mongols without a fight.

9. Review
1. Which of the following is the best description of Mongols in China?
A. Disciplined fighters but lazy emperors
B. Fierce enemies but good rulers
C. Failed soldiers but respectful leaders
D. Loyal troops but selfish kings.
2. If you were to visit the Mongolian steppes, what would you likely see?

10. As you watch the video, listen for and record adjectives used to describe Genghis Khan. Write a short paragraph describing him.
VIDEO

11. THINK
THINK ABOUT MODERN-DAY
TERRORISTS. HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THEM WITH GENGHIS KHAN? DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR ELBOW PARTNER & BE PREPARED TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

12. Actions of Genghis Khan
Created a
group of tribal chiefs to help him plan military
campaigns
Drafted a law code
1st conquered steppes
Gathered an
army of 100,000 soldiers
Chose army officers for ability, not family ties
Invaded China in 1211 then conquered kingdoms that controlled parts of the Silk Road

13. Mongol Empire Ghengis Khan died in 1227, and his empire was
Baghdad fell
to Mongols in
1258. Egyptians stopped
their advance.
Ghengis Khan died
in 1227, and
his empire was
divided among 4 sons.
His grandson united
the empire.
The Mongols
created the largest
empire the world
had ever seen.

14. Peace and stability helped Mongols gain wealth through taxing trade
Mongol Rule
They learned much from the Chinese, including gunpowder and the fire lance.
Peace and stability helped
Mongols gain wealth through taxing trade
on the Silk Road.
Adopted
inventions and
ideas helped
strenghthen
the
Mongol
military.
They
respected
cultures
of places
conquered and
adopted beliefs
and customs
of many
places.

15. QUICK CHECK
How did the Mongols change from being invaders and conquerors to being rulers?
The Mongols were some of the world’s fiercest warriors, brutal and cruel.
But after they defeated their enemies and became rulers, their personalities changed. They provided safety and respected the religions, culture and society of the conquered.

17. Main Idea: Kublai Khan became the new khan (ruler). He moved the
Mongols conquered China and created a new dynasty
that tried to conquer Japan and began trading with
the rest of Asia.
He completely wiped
out the Song Dynasty
within a decade
by conquering
southern China.
He moved the
Capital from
Karakorum to
Khanbaliq (now modern
Beijing).
Kublai Khan
became the
new khan
(ruler).
He set up the Yuan Dynasty.
Yuan means beginning. It lasted for only about years,and 30 of that was led by Kublai Khan

18. Kublai Khan
This is a painting depicting Mongols under the Dynasty. Notice the dress of the people and skin color.

19.
Watch the Empire grow!

20. Mongol Empire Under Genghis Khan 1227

21. How much has the Empire grown since 1227 A.D.?
Mongol Empire 1294 under Kublai Khan
How much has the Empire grown since 1227 A.D.?

22. Mongols in China Mongol leaders had top government jobs. Kublai Khan
Many Chinese
scholar-
officials
ran the
Government.
The Mongols
had their own
language,
laws, and
customs.
There was little
mixing with the
Chinese.
Mongols in
China
The Mongols had a
policy of tolerance.

23. religions from outside
Mongols were 
mostly Buddhist, 
but they allowed other 
religions from outside 
China to exist 
within the empire.
Mongols welcomed 
foreigners 
because they 
mistrusted the 
Chinese.
Many foreigners 
came 
to China because of 
wider trade 
with the west.
Social
Policies
Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan

24. QUICK CHECK
Think about the rule of Kublai Khan. Elbow partners share with each other 1 of Kublai’s accomplishments.
The youngest partner will share with the rest of the class.

25. Economic Power! China became very wealthy during
Mongol rule. Khanbaliq was known for its
splendor and accommodations.
Economic Power!
Imports:
silver, spices,
carpets,
and cotton
Exports:
Tea, silk, porcelain, and
discoveries such as:
gunpowder, the compass
and steelmaking
ppppp

26. Why did trading improve under Mongol rule?
REVIEW
Why did trading improve under Mongol rule?
What goods did they trade and how?

27. 7.45 I can summarize the effects and implications of Marco Polo’s travels and the location of his routes.

28. -these were the last words of Marco Polo
“I did not tell half of what I saw.”
-these were the last words of Marco Polo

29. He traveled from Venice, Italy to China in the 1200s to serve
Importance of
Marco Polo
He traveled from Venice,
Italy to China in the
1200s to serve
Kublai Khan.
He made many exploratory
trips for Kublai Khan in 16
years and wrote a book
about his travels and about
the wonders of China.

31. Mongols conquered Vietnam and North Korea.
Political Conquest Continues
Koryo (leaders in Korea) accepted the Mongols like the Chinese and remained in power there.
Mongols conquered Vietnam and North Korea.
Forced labor in Korea helped the Mongols plan an invasion on the island nation of Japan.
Mongol
invasions

32. Mongol power began to decline.
This is the End!
Kublai Khan died in A.D and was followed by a series of weak leaders. 
Mongol power began to decline.
Yuan rulers lost the respect of the people. Unrest swept through China and ended Mongol rule.

33. Describe the Mongol rule of China in at least one paragraph.
REFLECTION
Describe the Mongol rule of China in at least one paragraph.