The Mongolian Empire
"The Mongols originally consisted of loosely organized nomadic tribes in Mongolia, Manchuria, and Siberia. They lived in felt tents called yurts, and raised ponies, sheep, camels, oxen, and goats. They ate mainly meat and milk. Every Mongol man was a soldier and learned to ride and use a bow and arrow skillfully. "
With territories extending from the Yellow Sea to Turkey, the Mongolian Empire at various times included China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia, Turkestan, and Armenia. It also included parts of Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia.
The Mongols, who eventually became known as the Tatars, were quite 'savage'. But this vast empire helped increase contacts between peoples of different cultures. Migrations improved these contacts and promoted trade. Roads were built to connect Russia and Persia with eastern Asia. Many Europeans came to China, and Chinese went to Russia and other parts of Europe. Printing and other Chinese inventions such as paper, gunpowder, and the compass may have been introduced to the West during Mongol times.
All because of Genghis Khan.
With territories extending from the Yellow Sea to Turkey, the Mongolian Empire at various times included China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia, Turkestan, and Armenia. It also included parts of Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia.
The Mongols, who eventually became known as the Tatars, were quite 'savage'. But this vast empire helped increase contacts between peoples of different cultures. Migrations improved these contacts and promoted trade. Roads were built to connect Russia and Persia with eastern Asia. Many Europeans came to China, and Chinese went to Russia and other parts of Europe. Printing and other Chinese inventions such as paper, gunpowder, and the compass may have been introduced to the West during Mongol times.
All because of Genghis Khan.
The Curriculum
Expanding Contacts:
1.Mongol Expansion(c.1206 – c.1368)
A.The nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols and the rise of Temujin (Genghis Khan)
B.The organisation of the Mongol army under Genghis Khan and the treatment of conquered peoples, such as the codification of laws and exemption of teachers, lawyers and artists fromtaxes
C.The extent of the Mongol expansion as one of the largest land empires in history, including life in China before, during and after the Mongol conquest
D.The consequences of the Mongol expansion, including contributions to European knowledge and trade routes
1.Mongol Expansion(c.1206 – c.1368)
A.The nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols and the rise of Temujin (Genghis Khan)
B.The organisation of the Mongol army under Genghis Khan and the treatment of conquered peoples, such as the codification of laws and exemption of teachers, lawyers and artists fromtaxes
C.The extent of the Mongol expansion as one of the largest land empires in history, including life in China before, during and after the Mongol conquest
D.The consequences of the Mongol expansion, including contributions to European knowledge and trade routes