2. HistoryLate 1100’s Grassy plain north of the Gobi Desert and south of the Siberian forests Asian Steppe Harshest regions of Central Asia and Siberia Harshest regions of Central Asia and Siberia

3. Mongol Warriors! “Devil’s horsemen” Great horseback riders Fierce and highly disciplined Nomadic herders that traveled in clans

4. Mongolian Empire 1206 1206 Temujin, aka Genghis Khan, united Mongol clans “chief” “chief” Largest land empire in history! Largest land empire in history! Empire broke up in 1300’s Empire broke up in 1300’s Chinese gained control in 1600’s Chinese gained control in 1600’s 1911 Mongolia gained independence 1911 Mongolia gained independence 1924 Mongolian Republic of China 1924 Mongolian Republic of China -2 nd Communist country in the world USSR fell 1989 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Ol0IJkU7c

5. Today Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hv09JoCE68 Capital: Capital:Ulaanbaatar ¼ of Mongolia's population lives there! ¼ of Mongolia's population lives there! Government = Democracy Economy = Free Enterprise

6. Vegetation Map

7. Population Density Map SPARSELY populated!!! Capital city: Ulaanbaatar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teuvExL5Yi 4&feature=endscreen

8. Grasslands around the world… Steppes Savannahs Pampas Prairies Physical Geography

9. Today… Level of Development –less developed Economy -Nomadic life -livestock (sheep, goats, camel, horses and cattle) -cashmere (soft wool) exports -transition to free-market economy is difficult -Coal and oil important to economy Government --Democracy

10. “City of Felt” Yurt building process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVn6I JzGlc&feature=relatedMaking of felt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoWHBnpujg&feature =related

11. “It is not sufficient that I succeed- all others must fail.” “It is not sufficient that I succeed- all others must fail.” “I am the punishment of God…If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” “I am the punishment of God…If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” “ Man’s greatest good fortune is to…chase and defeat his enemy, seize his total possessions, leave his married women weeping and wailing, and ride his horse!” “ Man’s greatest good fortune is to…chase and defeat his enemy, seize his total possessions, leave his married women weeping and wailing, and ride his horse!” Quotes from Ghengis Khan:

12. WOW Prompt I already knew……..…..but, I was surprised to learn……. I already knew……..…..but, I was surprised to learn……. I can’t believe……. I can’t believe……. I wonder why…….. I wonder why…….. The most important part was……. The most important part was……. As a U.S. citizen…….. As a U.S. citizen…….. This is just like……… This is just like……… I want to know more about………. I want to know more about……….