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Please enter the room quietly and make note of the daily objective, class work and 
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Please enter the room quietly and make note of the daily objective, class work and 
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the journals for your row please do so. . Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299):. ascendancy -. steppe -. khan -. Genghis Khan -.

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  1. Please enter the room quietly and make note of the daily objective, class work and 
homework in your agendas. Will the person responsible for retrieving 
the journals for your row please do so.

  2. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299): ascendancy - steppe - khan - Genghis Khan - catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  3. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - khan - Genghis Khan - catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  4. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Genghis Khan - catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  5. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Ruler Genghis Khan - catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  6. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Ruler Genghis Khan - A strong leader who united the Mongols under 
his rule. catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  7. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Ruler Genghis Khan - A strong leader who united the Mongols under 
his rule. A device used to hurl heavy rocks. catapult - Kublai Kahn - Marco Polo -

  8. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Ruler Genghis Khan - A strong leader who united the Mongols under 
his rule. A device used to hurl heavy rocks. catapult - Kublai Kahn - Genghis Khan's grandson. Marco Polo -

  9. Vocab Word Search (pages 294 - 299) To rise to a position of power. ascendancy - steppe - A large dry grass-covered plain. khan - Ruler Genghis Khan - A strong leader who united the Mongols under 
his rule. A device used to hurl heavy rocks. catapult - Kublai Kahn - Genghis Khan's grandson. The most famous European visitor to China. Marco Polo -

  10. The Mongol Ascendancy How did the Mongol conquest of China mark a new era in Chinese history? Can you think of other civilizations that was changed by the 
invasion of another group of people?

  11. The Mongol Conquer and Unite How can invasion by another people change a civilization?

  12. The Mongol Conquer and Unite * The Mongols came from the 
steppes of Northwest China where 
the climate was harsh. * Despite their disadvantages the 
Mongols were able to build a vast 
empire. * In 1206 Genghis Khan united 
the Mongols under his rule.

  13. Factors in the Mongol’s Success What do you think it takes to take over and control a vast 
empire?

  14. Factors in the Mongol’s Success * Genghis Khan was a brilliant 
military leader who was ruthless 
in battle. * The Mongols were fierce 
warriors and expert horsemen. * Genghis adopted new weapons 
from the Chinese, like the 
catapult. * Genghis maintained law and 
order among the Mongols.

  15. Factors in the Mongol’s Success Page 295 of text. By reading this quote, what impression do you get about what kind of person Genghis Khan was? What type of historical source is this?

  16. The Mongol Empire Why might the Mongols have wanted to conquer China?

  17. The Mongol Empire * After uniting the Mongols 
Genghis Khan began foreign 
conquest. * By 1215 they had conquered 
most of northern China. * They divided it into four 
parts called khannates. * By 1227 they controlled a 
territory stretching from the 
Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea. What other civilization divided its empire to make it easier 
to control? AND - are khannates similar to caliphates?

  18. The Yuan Dynasty Why do you think it was important for the Mongols to 
start their own dynasty?

  19. The Yuan Dynasty * In 1260 Kublia Khan created a 
new dynasty named the Yuan which 
means the "origin or beginning." * He kept the bureaucracy and 
the rituals of the Chinese court. * But he reduced the power of 
scholar-officials and suspended 
the civil service exam.

  20. The Yuan Dynasty * During the Yuan Dynasty society was divided into four groups: 1) Mongols at the top. 2) Conquered Chinese at the bottom. * Mongols divided society so they 
could stay away from the Chinese. * The Mongols neglected the 
merit system and the teaching of 
Confucius.

  21. Trade and Commerce The Silk Road How do you think the trade that happened from the silk 
road effected the Yuan Dynasty?

  22. Trade and Commerce * The Mongols reopened the 
Silk Road. * They encouraged trade and 
commerce by elevating merchants 
to a higher status. * Peace and order returned to 
and trade increased all through 
Asia. * Silk, porcelain, spice and 
other luxury goods were traded 
all throughout Asia.

  23. The Adventure of Marco Polo How many people have heard of the name Marco Polo?

  24. The Adventure of Marco Polo * Marco Polo was a guest of 
Kublai Khan he stayed seventeen 
years in China. * Kublai Khan employed Marco Polo 
as a diplomat who was sent on 
missions throughout the empire. * In 1295 he returned to Europe 
and published a book about his 
travels. * His book gave Europeans their 
first glimpse of the far East.

  25. Important things to remember: * Mongol rulers neglected the teaching of Confucius. * Kublai Khan (Mongol) founded his own dynasty called the 
Yuan. * Marco Polo was a guest of Kublai Khan who was a the 
Mongol emperor of the Yuan Dynasty.

  26. Use textbook pages 294 - 299 to complete your 
worksheet:

  27. Flip over your worksheet: Quick Write: Choose three of these questions to answer 
on the back of your worksheet: 1) What factors helped Genghis Khan succeed? 2) Which of Genghis Khan’s skills do you think would be 
most important in holding together his large empire? 3) When Kublai Khan took power, what elements of the 
previous Chinese system of government did he keep, and what 
elements did he change? 4) What were the effects of reopening the Silk Road 
between Europe and China? 5) How do you predict Marco Polo’s reports will affect 
Europe and China?

  28. Homework: Directions: Choose either Genghis or Kublai Khan and compete a 
Descriptive (Circle) Map on them. You must have a minimum of 
four facts. Genghis or Kublai

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