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The Rise and Legacy of the Mongolian Empire

In the late 1100s, the harsh landscapes of Central Asia, specifically the Asian Steppe, gave rise to the formidable Mongol Warriors. Under Genghis Khan in 1206, these fierce and disciplined nomadic clans united to form the largest land empire in history. Despite fragmentation in the 1300s and eventual decline, Mongolia's independence in 1911 paved the way for a unique cultural identity. Today, Mongolia stands as a democracy with a predominantly nomadic lifestyle, reliant on livestock and natural resources like coal and oil, while grappling with the transition to a free-market economy.

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The Rise and Legacy of the Mongolian Empire

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  1. History Late 1100’s • Grassy plain north of the Gobi Desert and south of the Siberian forests Asian Steppe • Harshest regions of Central Asia and Siberia

  2. Mongol Warriors! • “Devil’s horsemen” • Great horseback riders • Fierce and highly disciplined • Nomadic herders that traveled in clans

  3. Mongolian Empire • 1206 • Temujin, aka Genghis Khan, united Mongol clans • “chief” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Ol0IJkU7c • Largest land empire in history! • Empire broke up in 1300’s • Chinese gained control in 1600’s • 1911 Mongolia gained independence • 1924 Mongolian Republic of China • -2nd Communist country in the world • USSR fell 1989

  4. Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hv09JoCE68 • Capital: • Ulaanbaatar • ¼ of Mongolia's population lives there! Government = Democracy Economy = Free Enterprise

  5. Vegetation Map

  6. Population Density Map SPARSELY populated!!! Capital city: Ulaanbaatar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teuvExL5Yi4&feature=endscreen

  7. Physical Geography Grasslands around the world… Steppes Savannahs Pampas Prairies

  8. Today… Level of Development –less developed Economy • Nomadic life -livestock (sheep, goats, camel, horses and cattle) -cashmere (soft wool) exports -transition to free-market economy is difficult -Coal and oil important to economy Government --Democracy

  9. “City of Felt” Yurt building process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVn6IJzGlc&feature=related Making of felt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoWHBnpujg&feature=related

  10. Quotes from Ghengis Khan: • “It is not sufficient that I succeed- all others must fail.” • “I am the punishment of God…If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” • “ Man’s greatest good fortune is to…chase and defeat his enemy, seize his total possessions, leave his married women weeping and wailing, and ride his horse!”

  11. WOW Prompt • I already knew……..…..but, I was surprised to learn……. • I can’t believe……. • I wonder why…….. • The most important part was……. • As a U.S. citizen…….. • This is just like……… • I want to know more about……….

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