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THE Mongol Empire

THE Mongol Empire. Aim: What were the results of the Mongol Empire’s expansion? Do Now: Complete Mongol Worksheet. The Mongols. Known as nomadic, fierce warriors, expert horsemen From the steppe in Asia (dry, grassy region) Lived in kinship groups called clans

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THE Mongol Empire

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  1. THE Mongol Empire Aim: What were the results of the Mongol Empire’s expansion? Do Now: Complete Mongol Worksheet

  2. The Mongols • Known as nomadic, fierce warriors, expert horsemen • From the steppe in Asia (dry, grassy region) • Lived in kinship groups called clans • Around 1200, leader named Temujin (Genghis Khan) united Mongols under his leadership. • Campaign of terror across Central Asia, destroying cities and slaughtering people

  3. Genghis Khan • Title means “universal ruler” • Brilliant organizer and warrior • Used cruelty and fear as weapons • Died in 1227, but his successors continued to expand empire

  4. The Mongol Empire (1216-1400 C.E.) • 4 regions or khanates • Mongolia and China • Central Asia • Persia • Russia • Largest land empire ever. • Stretched across Asia and eastern Europe. It was approximately one million square miles.

  5. Mongol rulers • Tolerant rulers in times of peace • Imposed stability, law and order across Eurasia (PaxMongolica) • Provided safety for trade between Europe and Asia • Mongol rulers relied on foreigners to help rule the government

  6. Kublai Khan • Grandson of Genghis Khan, took power in 1260 • Founded the Yuan Dynasty • United China for first time in 300 years • Opened China to foreign contacts and trade • Tolerated Chinese culture and government • Lived luxurious life of Chinese emperor • Failed to conquer Japan • Restored the Grand Canal, built paved highway • Encouraged trade across Silk Road

  7. The End of Mongol Rule • Succession crisis after death of Kublai Khan • Many rebellions in 1300’s • Chinese overthrew Mongols in 1368 • Other Khanates declined, except for Russia

  8. The Effects Mongol Rule Cut Russia Off from the European Renaissance

  9. Marco Polo • Christian merchant from the Venetian Republic (Italian City-State) • Wrote Il Milione, which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China. • Travelled through Asia and met Kublai Khan. • c. 1254 – January 8, 1324

  10. IbnBattuta • Moroccan Islamic scholar and traveler. • Writing Account of his travels and excursions called the Rihla. • His journeys lasted for a period of nearly 30 Yrs. • A distance surpassing that of Marco Polo. February 25, 1304–1368 or 1369

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