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 ID: 701440
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15.3
The
Mongols
in
chinaSlide2
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 horses, sheep, and yaks. The Mongols traveled in clans following their herds. Animals grazed the large steppes of Mongolia. Steppes are wide, grassy plains that stretch from the Black Sea to northern China.Slide3
Who were the Mongols?
Children learned to
ride horses at age 4 – 5, spending most of their lives on horseback.The Mongols were amazing warriors. Riding on horses toward an enemy, the Mongols could accurately shoot arrows from far distances.Mongol clans engaged in frequent wars with neighboring lands.Slide4
Genghis Khan
The nomadic clans were eventually united by
Genghis Khan. 1. Khan's birth name was Temujin. 2. As a young man, Temujin started to unite Mongol clans to improve their chances in battle. 3. By 1202, he had created an intimidating force who attacked and conquered
neighboring lands.Slide5
Genghis Khan
Temujin's
success impressed the aging Mongol king and he was made heir to the throne. In 1206, Temujin became Genghis Khan or “strong ruler”.Khan continued the process he had already begun:Organizing warriors, uniting Mongol tribes, and creating an army of more than 100,000 warriors.Slide6
The Use of Terror
Genghis
Khan and his Mongol warriors became known for their cruelty and use of terror.Mongol warriors attacked, robbed and burned cities…scaring people into surrendering. Soon, many people surrendered to the Mongols without even trying to fight them…Slide7
The Mongols Bring Stability
Encouraged
trade and closer contact between Asia and Europe.Admired the cultures they conquered and adopted many of their beliefs and customs.Learned about and used many of China’s inventions.Slide8
Genghis Khan Dies
His
large empire is divided among his four sons.The Mongols continued to adopt many Chinese inventions including the use of gunpowder.Gunpowder and new weapons allow the Mongols to continue frightening and conquering their enemies.