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Chapter 12.2

Chapter 12.2. Targets: SWBAT - A) Explain how the Mongols conquered their vast Empire. B) List 3 effects of the Mongol Empire on China. Bellwork #1- List 5 achievements of the Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties. Bellwork #2-List the modern nations that were once part of the Mongol Empire.

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Chapter 12.2

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  1. Chapter 12.2 Targets: SWBAT - A) Explain how the Mongols conquered their vast Empire. B) List 3 effects of the Mongol Empire on China. Bellwork #1- List 5 achievements of the Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties. Bellwork #2-List the modern nations that were once part of the Mongol Empire. Read Chapter 12.2- 10 Reading Notes/Facts Daily Reading Quiz 12.2 Video Notes Genghis Kahn Part 1,2, & 3 Review Questions 1-4 page 286. Profiles in History The Stirrup Geography Application sheet 6: The Wind that saved Japan. Extension-Genghis Khan defend or accuse.

  2. Conquering & Ruling a Vast Empire Ganghis Khan 1161-1227 Universal Ruler: Golden Horde • Horse culture- 105,000(1206) organized into the decimal system, built up from squads of 10 called arbat. Famous for horse archers. • Advanced superior technology, siege warfare, and explosives. • Rewarded loyal soldiers. • Expanded from the Pacific ocean to the Caspian sea collecting fractured empires like the Muslims and marrying princesses off. • Established Khanbaliq (Beijing) 1294

  3. Mongols effects on China • Established the Yuan Dynasty- Restored Peace. • Improved transportation-extended the grand canal, expanded the postal system • Increased contact and trade Europe, India & Persia. • Exempted the poor and the clergy from taxes. • Yassa-Codified everything relating to everyday life & political affairs. • Forbid the selling of women, theft of property, & fighting between Mongols. • Decreed religious freedom & supported domestic and international. Encouraged literacy & script.

  4. Decline of Mongols • Weak successors • Heavy taxes • Mongol discrimination against the Chinese led the fall of the Yuan dynasty. • Corruption of government court. • Over spending on foreign conquest. • Internal instability.

  5. Extension • Either defend or accuse Genghis Khan of war crimes towards china. List any possible witnesses for or against your case on Genghis Khan.

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