The MONGOL Empire (Unit 2 Topic 2)
Mongols had the largest contiguous land-based empire in history
Mongols were pastoral nomads living near the Gobi Desert
Temujin, later known as Chinggis Khan, united Mongol groups in 1206
Chinggis Khan expanded the empire by conquering northern China, central Asia, and southern Russia
Mongols' military organization, superior weaponry, and horse riding skills contributed to their victories
Mongols' lucky timing and reputation for ferocity helped in conquests
Pax Mongolica brought peace during Mongol rule
Mongol rulers adopted cultural norms of the regions they ruled
Mongol rule improved trade along the Silk Roads
Infrastructure development and the Yam system facilitated communication and cooperation
Cultural and technological transfers occurred during Mongol rule
Mongols facilitated transfer of medical knowledge and adopted the Uyghur script for writing
Mongol empire led to cultural transfers across Eurasia
Mongol empire's fall led to the rise of powerful centralized leaders and unified cultures
Impact of Mongol rule paved the way for the modern world
Mongols had the largest contiguous land-based empire in history
Mongols were pastoral nomads living near the Gobi Desert
Temujin, later known as Chinggis Khan, united Mongol groups in 1206
Chinggis Khan expanded the empire by conquering northern China, central Asia, and southern Russia
Mongols' military organization, superior weaponry, and horse riding skills contributed to their victories
Mongols' lucky timing and reputation for ferocity helped in conquests
Pax Mongolica brought peace during Mongol rule
Mongol rulers adopted cultural norms of the regions they ruled
Mongol rule improved trade along the Silk Roads
Infrastructure development and the Yam system facilitated communication and cooperation
Cultural and technological transfers occurred during Mongol rule
Mongols facilitated transfer of medical knowledge and adopted the Uyghur script for writing
Mongol empire led to cultural transfers across Eurasia
Mongol empire's fall led to the rise of powerful centralized leaders and unified cultures
Impact of Mongol rule paved the way for the modern world