1. The Mongol Conquests
Chapter 12 sect. 2
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2. Nomads of the Asian Steppe
Western steppe stretches from Central Asia to Eastern Europe
Eastern Steppe covers modern day Mongolia first home of the Huns Turks and Mongols.
Very little rain fell and the Eastern Steppe was dry but enough rain fell to support short hardy grass.
Nomads were pastoralists = they herded domestic animals and were constantly moving searching for good pasture for animals to eat.

4. Rise of Mongols
1206 Temujin accepts role as Genghis Khan (meaning universal ruler)
Over 21 years he led Mongols on conquest of Asia.
Launched terror conquests because the Muslims killed Mongol traders and ambassador.

5. Genghis Khan
Brilliant organizer = grouped his warriors in to 1,000 man brigades, 100 man companies, and 10 man platoons.
Gifted strategist = used tricks to confuse enemies;
Used cruelty as a weapon = terrified his enemies into surrender.

6. Mongol Empire
After death of Genghis Khan his son, the Great Khan takes over.
Under Great Khan the Mongol armies completed conquest of northern China and Korea. The conquered Kiev and made it to the Adriatic Sea

7. Mongol Peace
Mongols guaranteed safe passage of trade caravans, travelers, and missionaries from one end of the empire to another.