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History

Explore the history of the fearsome Mongol warriors, from the late 1100s in the Asian Steppe to the formation and decline of the Mongolian Empire. Discover Genghis Khan's impact and quotes, Mongolia's journey to independence, and the country's modern identity. Delve into the nomadic lifestyle, economy, and culture through yurt-building and felt-making processes. Reflect on Genghis Khan's complex persona and share your thoughts on his legacy. Uncover your spirit animal, ponder your warrior name, and delve into intriguing prompts and questions.

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History

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  1. History Late 1100’s *Grassy plain *north of the Gobi Desert *south of Siberian forests Asian Steppe *Harshest regions of Central Asia & Siberia

  2. Mongol Warriors! • “Devil’s horsemen” • Great horseback riders • Fierce & highly disciplined • Nomadic herders • Traveled in clans

  3. Mongolian Empire • 1206 • Temujin, aka Genghis Khan, united Mongol clans • “chief” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Ol0IJkU7c • Largest land empire in history! • Empire broke up in 1300’s • Chinese gained control in 1600’s • 1911 Mongolia gained independence • 1924 Mongolian Republic of China • -2nd Communist country in the world • USSR fell 1989

  4. Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hv09JoCE68 • Capital: • Ulaanbaatar • ¼ of Mongolia's population lives there! • “Red Hero” • DamdinSukhbaatar Government = Democracy Economy = Free Enterprise

  5. “City of Felt” Yurt building process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVn6IJzGlc&feature=related Making of felt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoWHBnpujg&feature=related

  6. Quotes from Ghengis Khan: • “It is not sufficient that I succeed- all others must fail.” –Ghengis Khan • “I am the punishment of God…If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” –Ghengis Khan • “ Man’s greatest good fortune is to…chase and defeat his enemy, seize his total possessions, leave his married women weeping and wailing, and ride his horse!” –Gengis Khan

  7. Quote from YOU! • From what quote would YOU like to be remembered???

  8. Questions… • Was Genghis Khan good, evil, or complicated? You be the judge and explain your answer. • Genghis Khan’s spirit animal was a wolf. What is YOUR spirit animal? DRAW your spirit animal. *You’ve risen to the top of the ranks. What is your warrior or Khan name?

  9. WOW Prompt • I already knew……..…..but, I was surprised to learn……. • I can’t believe……. • I wonder why…….. • The most important part was……. • As a U.S. citizen…….. • This is just like……… • I want to know more about……….

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