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Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan united the Mongols The Mongols: Were organized by clans Family units with a common ancestor Were pastoralists Raised herds of domesticated animals After Genghis Khan’s death… The Mongol Empire was divided into 4 sections “Khanates”. Pax Mongolia.

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Genghis Khan

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  1. Genghis Khan • Genghis Khan united the Mongols • The Mongols: • Were organized by clans • Family units with a common ancestor • Were pastoralists • Raised herds of domesticated animals • After Genghis Khan’s death… • The Mongol Empire was divided into 4 sections • “Khanates”

  2. PaxMongolia • What was the time-period of peace and stability in the Mongol Empire called? • The Mongol Peace • The 2 things that became more active during the Mongol Peace were… • Trade and Communication

  3. Kublai Khan • Kublai Khan • Genghis Khan’s grandson • Mongol Empire reached its largest size…largest land empire in history. • Russia, China, Korea, Persia • Reunited and conquered China • Established his capital at Beijing • Welcomed other cultures and religions • Kept the Chinese out of high government positions • Only appointed Mongols and foreigners to high government positions in China…why? • No local loyalties • Marco Polo

  4. Tang Dynasty • The 2 most important Tang rulers of China… • Tang Taizong • Wu Zhao • Reformed the Civil Service • To restore the failing bureaucracy • Created a capable governing class…gentry • The Tang Dynasty fell because… • Crushing taxes • Outside invasions

  5. Chinese Technology • Grand Canal • Built by the Sui Dynasty • Improved by the Tang and Song Dynasties • Provided efficient travel and communication • Technological Inventions • Porcelain • Mechanical clock • Printing • Movable type sped up the printing process • Gunpowder • Originally used for fireworks • Paper Money • Magnetic Compass • Helped China to become a sea power

  6. Status of Women in China • Status of women in Tang and Song China… • Declined • Foot-binding became a common practice among the wealthy

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