1. 1162-1227

2. Greatest Military Leader? In 25 years Khan conquered a larger area and greater population than the Romans did in four centuries. Ruthless bloodthirsty killer? Rose from poverty and slavery to the most powerful ruler of the world. Soviet Russia not allowed to say his name.

3. Early years Born with the name Temujin. Father took him to get married when he was 9 and his dad was killed by a rival tribe. His current tribe/village banished his mom and seven children and they had to live on their own. He was in prison for 5 years and ended up getting out at 16.

4. Rise to Power Great warrior and fighter who many admired. Became a follower of Christian tribe in Mongolia who later turned on him. He defeated them and several other tribes and was appointed leader and given the name Genghis Kahn (Supreme Ruler of the Land/Ocean) 1206 Mongol Prince proclaimed him supreme ruler of the Mongol people.

5. Conquests Unified Mongolia Conquest of China, Russia, parts of the Middle East and Europe.

6. Legacy Reformed traditional law and social structure in Mongolia. Equal opportunity for all Everyone shared in the riches No kidnapping of woman. Freedom of religion and did not kill holy folks. Postal system Alphabet formed and standard currency Trading routes established

7. Areas conquered