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The Mongols. Tradition Mongol Life. Located north of China Nomadic Steppes of Asia The Horse Separated by Clan Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan conquers Asia. Unites the Clans Begins a conquest Central Asia Persian Empire Invades China Korea Invades Russia Battles the Turks.
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Tradition Mongol Life • Located north of China • Nomadic • Steppes of Asia • The Horse • Separated by Clan • Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan conquers Asia • Unites the Clans • Begins a conquest • Central Asia • Persian Empire • Invades China • Korea • Invades Russia • Battles the Turks
The Mongol Empire Expands • Sons of Genghis Khan finish the job • The Song Dynasty falls (Yuan Dynasty) • The largest land empire ever created • The Empire is governed in four parts
Kublai Khan rules China • The Great Khan • Blends Chinese and Mongol culture • Rules from China and uses Chinese advisors • Religious Toleration • Never trusts Chinese – Social Hierarchy • Encourages trade • Marco Polo • Invasions of Japan – Kamikaze
Accomplishments of Mongol Empire • Silk Road • The Yams • Religious Toleration • Order out of chaos • Contact • Military achievements • Cultural Diffusion