1. AIM: How did Genghis Khan and the Mongols create their Empire?
Do Now: Interpret Genghis Khan quote. The quote is located at the top of the Genghis Khan sheet.
HW – On handout

2. What does this mean?
"The greatest joy a man can know is to conquer his enemies and drive them before him. To ride their horses and take away their possessions. To see the faces of those who were dear to them bedewed with tears, and to clasp their wives and daughters in his arms" ~ Genghis Khan

3. What type of person would say that?

4. Timeline

5. 2.What kind of ruler was Ghengis Khan? 
3.What did the Mongols gain by taking over such a large piece of land? What did this new land have that the Mongolian lands did not have?
4.Do you think that Ghengis Khan’s childhood helped contribute to his future as a leader? Why?
5.In your opinion, is Ghengis Khan like any of the conquerors you have learned about this year? Who?
6.How do you think Ghengis Khan felt about human life?

6. Documentary
What were the reasons for Mongol military success? Give examples from the movie.
What strategies did Genghis Khan and his forces use to penetrate the walls surrounding Beiijing?
What are the origins of Genghis Khan’s so-called ruthlessness?
What are some of the things that Genghis Khan did to ensure a safe and prosperous society for his people?
In your opinion, how would the world be different today if Genghis Khan and his forces had been able to extend into Europe? For homework, write your answer on a separate sheet of loose-leaf.

7. Why the Mongols succeeded.
For homework. – Due Monday