1. The Mongols

2. Rise of the Mongols Nomads from central Asia United by Genghis Khan
Fierce warriors; used bow and arrow on horseback
Stirrups led to advanced horseback tactics!
Introduced cannons from China

3. Genghis Khan Born as Temujin in 1100s Warrior and leader
United Mongol tribes
Conquers land from Korea to Persia
Renamed “Genghis Khan” = World Emperor

4. Mongol Goals Created a big empire
Make as much money as possible off of conquests

5. Life under the Mongols
As they conquered the Mongols looted, pillaged, and terrorized
As leaders they practiced tolerance as long as the conquered people paid tribute
Mongols promoted peace and trade

6. Pax Mongolia and Global Trade
Period of political stability resulting from Mongol rule
Silk Road gets a face lift
Mongols provide safe passage along the silk road
Gunpowder, porcelain, papermaking, and windmills all flow west

7. Fall of the Mongols
Empire was too large and diverse to govern effectively
Often relied on conquered people to run things
Death of strong leaders like Genghis, Batu, and Kublai Khan left the empire weak

8. Take notes on the video below!