1. The Mongols Mr. Giesler Global History

3. Genghis Khan Unites the Mongols  About 1200, Genghis Khan—”universal ruler”—unites Mongols.  In early 1200s, he begins a campaign of conquest.  By 1225, Genghis Khan controls central Asia. K-W-L: What do you know or think you know about the Mongols

4.  Temujin  A brilliant organizer and strategist.  Uses brutality to terrorize his enemies and force surrenders.  Calculating and skilled military  Well-disciplined  Demonstrated compassion after submission Genghis the Conqueror

5.  Born to a tribal leader between 1163 an 1167 during a period intermittent warfare  At a young age, Temujin's father was murdered by rival tribesman;  At the age of 16, he married his childhood bride Borte  Shortly after marriage, Borte was kidnapped but Temujin was able to call on some friends to lead a rescue operation. This was successful and although Borte was found to be with child, Temujin would bring up the child as if it was his.  In 1206 a council of Moghul tribesmen met to declare Temujin as 'Genghis Khan - meaning 'Oceanic Ruler of the Universe.'  With the backing of the three strongest tribes, Genghis Khan was able to unify the various Mongol tribes into one of the most impressive war machines ever assembled. It was this loyalty and unity that was so rare in that era. Who Was Genghis Khan

6.  Genghis Khan could show great loyalty to those who were loyal to him, and equally he could turn on those he considered to be disloyal or resisted.  Genghis Khan also encouraged trade and commerce within his realm. He forbade his troops to attack merchants and through his control of the main trading routes, trade and culture flourished as people could travel within the Monghul Empire stretching from China in the East to the Black Sea in the East. Genghis Khan was also tolerant of religions and exempted priests from paying tax.