Quaestio How should the Mongols and their empire

Quaestio: How should the Mongols and their empire be remembered by history? Nunc Agenda: Discuss your response to the homework question with your partner (Which invention of Tang/Song China had the biggest impact on world

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan

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Genghis & The Mongols were one of many groups of nomadic pastoralist (herders) from the Steppe of Central Asia Genghis Khan (real name = Temujin) Father was poisoned, killed his own brother Married at 19, wife was kidnapped Rescued wife, proved his strength, made leader of tribe Waged civil war, won, and united the many Mongol tribes Called “Universal Ruler” (“Genghis Khan” in Mongolian) Smart Moves by GK Meritocracy- promoted people by merit not connections When he conquered another group, he brought the lower classes into his own tribe, which made them love him

Mongol Empire Conquered more land in 25 years than Romans did in 400 Soon after Genghis Khan’s death, empire split between his descendants (HEY! That sounds like ________!) Four Great Mongol Khanates (Empires) Yuan Dynasty in China Chatagai Khanate in Central Asia Ilkhanate in Persia/Mesopotamia Khanate of the Golden Horde in Russia Mongols were vicious as conquerors, but tolerant as rulers Pax Mongolica- Mongol Peace Large united empire made trade stronger and safer As Shamanists they tolerated other religions

Remembering the Mongols Read the documents as a group and answer the questions. Then answer the quaestio together!

Pensa Complete Mongol Technology DBQ questions AND write 1/2 page answering the question: "How should the Mongols and their Empire be remembered by history? "