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The Mongolians

The Mongolians. An Interruption to Chinese Reign . The Mongolians were a series of clans (ruling families) that were unified for the 1 st time under Temujin a.k.a. Genghis Khan “Strong Ruler” Considered to be a military genius Horseback skills were incredible of all his warriors

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The Mongolians

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  1. The Mongolians An Interruption to Chinese Reign

  2. The Mongolians were a series of clans (ruling families) that were unified for the 1st time under Temujin a.k.a. Genghis Khan “Strong Ruler” • Considered to be a military genius • Horseback skills were incredible of all his warriors • Used curved sabers, more efficient for killing on horseback • Gunpowder: bombs/grenades Neighbors to the North

  3. Contributing Factors to Expansion Technology/Weapons Other Elements Took full control of Silk Route Tolerant of other faiths/culture Mongolian women were the business and economic leaders, allowed for men to be able to expand territory • Horsemen skills were crucial • Curved sabers • Lance and mace (W. Europe) • Gunpowder grenades and bombs (China) • Camel allowed for travel in extreme cold temps when too cold for horses

  4. Little was really known about him until the 1970’s • A text about his life surfaced in the 1800’s about his life but was difficult to translate. Done in 1982 Genghis Khan“The Great Khan” • Given name: Temujin • He has several brothers, including one who bullied him a lot, Begter. • Begeter stole a fish Temujin caught and Temujin killed him, he had had enough. What was he like? What did he believe?

  5. Eventually he becomes the leader of his clan, which becomes very powerful and he unites all the Mongolian/Hun clans • Establishes the Mongolian Empire Genghis Khan“The Great Khan” • Accepted all faiths, didn’t want to upset any of the gods • Towards end of life becomes mostly Buddhist himself, with prayer and meditation What was he like? What did he believe? • Ruthless over those he conquered • Was known to let his men destroy whatever they desired and do with the people as they may • After time had past, he did allow for the conquered people to keep their faithand culture

  6. Things the Mongolians are Known For Most efficient postal system world had seen, postal stops ever 40 miles on major trade routes Women ran business and trade because men were nomadic warriors PaxMongolica 1200’s-1300’s Controlled 9.3 million sq. miles United States 3.79 million sq. miles

  7. Ming and Qing Dynasties

  8. Overthrew Mongolians in China • Expanded into Mongolia and Vietnam • Set-up a nationwide school system • Strong central government • Established factories for increased manufacturing • Exploration and trade with the West Major Accomplishmentsof the Ming

  9. Led by the Manchus, seen at first as non-Chinese • Conquered most of Mongolia and Tibet • Very strong military • Christianity became fairly popular during this time • Strong established trade ties with British Major Accomplishmentsof the Qing

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