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The Impact of the Mongol Conquest on Chinese History

Step into the shoes of a farmer in Northern China in 1212 AD as the fear of Mongol invaders looms large. This lesson explores the tumultuous period of the Yuan dynasty under Genghis Khan and his descendants, highlighting their conquests and the subsequent establishment of the Ming dynasty. Delve into life in Yuan China, the significance of key figures like Kublai Khan, and understand the long-lasting effects of isolationism. Prepare to answer key questions about this transformative era as you gear up for a class review.

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The Impact of the Mongol Conquest on Chinese History

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  1. Do Now TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK Imagine if you were there…You are a farmer in northern China in 1212 AD. As you pull weeds from a wheat field, you hear a sound like thunder. Looking toward the sound, you see hundreds- no THOUSANDS- of armed horsemen on the horizon, riding straight toward you. You are frozen with fear. Only one thought fills your mind- the dreaded Mongols are coming. What can you do to save your life?

  2. The Yuan & Ming DynastiesChapter 14 Section 4 • Big Idea: The Chinese ruled by foreigners during the Yuan dynasty, but they threw off Mongol rule & prospered during the Ming dynasty.

  3. Mongol Conquest • Genghis Khan • Born in 1162 AD, founder of largest connecting empire in history • 1206AD- united the Mongol clans • Raided & Pillaged throughout Asia & Eastern Europe • Then in 1211 AD he led his cavalry army into China • Died in 1227 AD sons & grandsons continued destruction

  4. Life in Yuan China • 1260Kublai Khan-(grandson to Genghis) • 1279 declared- Emperor of China, thus begun • Yuan Dynasty • Implemented Postal service • Time when Marco Polo visited China • Chinese resented Mongols, saw them as uncivilized • Mongols were not content with China, set out for Japan • Turned back twice by Kamikaze • Dynasty broke & ripe for rebellion, 1368 rebel army won (Ming)

  5. Kamikaze

  6. With a partner please answer the following questions below using pages 427-429 • How long did the Ming dynasty rule for? • Who was Zheng He? • What was the Forbidden City? • How did isolationism affect China?

  7. The Ming Dynasty

  8. Review: with a partner answer these three questions • Who was Genghis Khan? • What happened during the Yuan Dynasty? • What was the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty?

  9. Homework • Be ready for Jeopardy tomorrow • Test will be Thursday

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