Do Empires collapse due to internal or external factors? What made the Mongols so successful? List at least 3 reasons Note: Tomorrow you will receive a review sheet for the MIDTERM on Thursday April 14 th. It will cover ALL TOPICS SINCE FEBRUARY
Mongolian Conquests Greatest Extent of Their Empire
Mongolian Conquests Division and Decline 1279 - 1294
The Mongolian Horse and Saddle
What’s the big deal about the Mongols? • In 84 years, from 1195 -1279, they conquered the largest land empire the world has ever seen. • They did this without modern weaponry, transportation or communications. • Their army never numbered more than 200, 000.
What factors led to the decline of the MONGOLS? Based on the Documents, fill in the following chart (see back of your handout) INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Document #1 • 1. Why was it difficult to unite the Mongols? • 2. Critical thinking time! How did Genghis Khan solve these problems? • 3. Without strong leadership, what would you predict would happen to the Mongols?
Homework: Due Monday! • Write a letter to Kublai Khan advising him how to save his empire • Explain to him if you think it was internal or external factors that are leading to the decline of the Mongol Empire • Explain the similarities to the decline of the Mongol Empire to other Empires