1. Mongol Empire

2. The Mongols During the late Song Dynasty attacks became more frequent.
1220’s nomadic people called the Mongols came from Central Asia
They would create the largest land empire in history and conquer China.

3. Mongols – A Nomadic People
Powerful nomadic people
Central Asian steppes
Herded sheep & goats
Skilled horsemen
Used to living in harsh environments
Used to competing for scarce resources
Tough people

4. Universal Ruler
Mongols were divided into separate clans led by a khan or chief
1206 a powerful khan named Temujin conquered his rivals to unite the Mongol clans

5. Genghis Khan He became known as Genghis Khan “universal ruler”
Goal: build an empire
Organized Mongols into a military machine
Cunning military leader, excellent battle tactics
Used brutality & psychological warfare

6. Mongol Empire
Although brutal in building their empire, the Mongols ruled it peacefully.
They tolerated local beliefs and ways of life.
They often “assimilated” into the cultures they conquered. This integration of diverse cultures gave peace to the Empire called
Pax Mongolia= “Mongol Peace”