PDF-(DOWNLOAD)-Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400 In nearly every country the Mongols conquered they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication expanded trade and a blossoming of civilizationVastly more progressive than his European or Asian counterparts Genghis Khan abolished torture granted universal religious freedom and smashed feudal systems of aristocratic privilege From the story of his rise through the tribal culture to the explosion of civilization that the Mongol Empire unleashed this brilliant work of revisionist history is nothing less than the epic story of how the modern world was made. Mame Khan – Music Diamond of Rajasthan . Mame. Khan belongs to a family of master singers, who perform a unique oral tradition since more then fifteen generations. His vibrant and soulful voice owe much to the influence of his late father . Formed in 1206 when Genghis united the warring tribes of Mongolia. Laid siege to china in 1209 conquering . Xixia. and the Jin Empire. they also attacked India, Iraq, and Russia. . The empire was divided by Genghis's sons in 1227. Journal 03/25/04. The Yassa:Law Code. of the Mongols.  . 1. An adulterer is to be put to death without any regard as to whether he is married or not. . 2. Whoever is guilty of rape is also to be put to death. . Unit 1 Term 3 2015. DO NOW: what can you say about what life was like for these people?. Unit 1 Lesson 1: . LO: Who were the Mongols?. The Mongol Steppe:. The Mongolian . plains (steppe) are . harsh and cold. . Genghis Khan was a powerful ruler because he used . terror. as his greatest weapon.. Mongol warriors had such great horsemanship skills that they could shoot arrows while riding at top speed.. Under Genghis Khan and his sons, trade and travel were difficult and dangerous.. Mrs. Tucker. 7. th. Grade World History/Honors. Cobalt Institute of Math and Science. Mongols in China. C. 1167 – . Temujin. Was Born. 1206 – . Temujin. as Genghis Khan. 1211 – Mongols in China. “Despite his image as a bloody tyrant, Genghis was also forward thinking. His empire had the first international postal system, invented the concept of diplomatic immunity, and even allowed women in its councils. But more importantly, the Mongols were also unprecedented in their religious tolerance.” . Where are the . Steppes. of Central Asia????. What civilizations do you suppose these . warrior societies. came into contact with?. INDIA. CHINA. RUSSIA. Steppes. - belt of grasslands that sweeps for roughly 5,000 miles in between Europe and China. Early Life . Genghis Khan was born close to the border of modern Mongolia and Siberia around 1162. . He was the son of . Yesukhei. , a chief of a minor . Borjigin. tribe, who kidnapped her mother . Or Psychological Warfare Was Not His Only Legacy . “Mongolia Sees Genghis Khan's Good Side” – An Article from the New York Times. By Jehangir S. Pocha. Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2005. “Genghis Khan wasn't really a bad guy," Elbegdorj Tsahkia, the Mongolian prime minister, said with a grin. "He just had bad press.". Global History: Spiconardi. Origins of the Mongols. Origins of the Mongols. Geography. Steppes .  grasslands that are not easily cultivated. Extreme Temperature Range. Winters could reach . -57. ºF . The Mongols. Block 2 11/8-11/9/17. Bellwork. : Block 2 . How did the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties bring order to China between periods of chaos and instability?. Three Dynasties. The Sui reunified China after centuries of disorder and civil war. . Who were the Mongols?. These . nomads. , . or people who move from place to place in search of food, came from an area north of China called . Mongolia. . Living in movable tents called . yurts. ,. the Mongols raised . REPORT1,~  "I 1111 oM No. 07040188 iiIiur liio ImI iILnjililh l(slE liii U t'EI% 6 rtw.wA insItruct rt