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Khan and Mongol Eurasian Integration DO NOW AP MC QUESTION Which of the following is an accurate characterization of both the Incan and Yuan dynasties Both civilizations developed strict social class hierarchies in which upward mobility was difficult. Lets uncover . the amazing story of one of the world’s . most . misunderstood . conquerors and the . lasting influence of his legacy. Experience . the world . of . the Mongolian Empire.. Objectives and Standards. 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.. What are some things you know about Mongols? Or, what do you think of with that word?. Nomads of the Steppe. Steppe – area of Eurasia that is a dry grassland. Significant to neighboring civilizations because of the trade routes. “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.” . And . Collin Weidman. (1206-1368). The Mongol Empire. The Mongol empire was originally a tribe of nomads that grew until it could build and sustain a sizable army, at which point they began to rise to power and overthrow other kingdoms. Although much of the data in the sources concerning the number of people killed during the Mongol conquests is exaggerated, it does reflect the reality that thousands died, and the Mongols were not above depopulating an area if the people rebelled, or if destruction simply suited their purpose.. 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. 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.". 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 . The Mongols Genghis to Kublai The Steppe Steppe Culture Loyalty to kin/clan Courage culture Horsemanship Mobile (pastoralists & hunters) Animists Lots of raiding between tribes Traded with sedentary peoples for manufactured goods Do Now: Make a T-Chart outlining Genghis Khan’s positive and negative characteristics. . Ghengis. Khan’s Leadership abilities. Pros. Cons. Governance. Genghis ordered the creation of a written language.. 7 th Grade World History Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah, Tennessee Jane Hill Standards: 7.24 Describe and locate the Mongol conquest of China including Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan. Class Periods & Time 7thGrade World HistoryOoltewah Middle SchoolOoltewah TennesseeJane HillStandards724 Describe and locate the Mongol conquest of China including Genghis Khan Kublai KhanClass Periods Time NeededTwo 50-