1. The Mongol Empire And the spread of Civilizations In East Asia (500-1650)

2. Mongols Nomadic Lived in steppes of Central Asia Skilled warriors Most skilled horse riders

3. Genghiz Khan Born in 1162 Age 15- taken prisoner Reputation for courage and leadership Became supreme ruler of all Mongols  Imposed strict military discipline  Demanded absolute loyalty

4. Mongol Rule Dominated Asia for 150 years Not aggressive rulers  Conquered people required to pay tribute to Mongols  Ruled with toleration and justice

5. The Mongol Peace Pax Mongolica  1200-1300  Political stability Economic growth  Controlled Silk Road Cultural Exchanges

6. Kublai Khan Grandson of Genghiz Khan Ruled all of:  China  Korea  Tibet  Vietnam Demanding emperor

7. Other East Asia Civilizations Korea  “Land of the Morning Calm”  Located on a peninsula Japan  Located on an archipelago  Inhabitants migrated from Asian mainland

8. Korea It’s People  Greatly influenced by Chinese traditions Cultural bridge between China and Japan Separate languages Korean alphabet  Japanese Invasions 1590s – landed on Korean peninsula

9. Japan Maintained own cultural identity  Powerful Chinese influence  Seas helped preserve its identity Location  On an archipelago  100 miles off Asian mainland  East of Korea

10. Feudalism in Japan Feudal age  Rival warlords  Mongol invasions Destroyed by typhoons Feudal society  Emperor – highest rank  Shogun- most powerful

11. Economic Growth in Japan Agricultural improvement  Surplus food  Rapid population growth Trade flourished  New roads Linked castles towns  Foreign influence