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Mongols

Mongols. Nomadic peoples from central/northern Asia & had little resources, relying on herding animals, trade, & simply taking it to survive. They were used to living in harsh environments, making them tough & expert horseback riders.

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Mongols

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  1. Mongols

  2. Nomadic peoples from central/northern Asia & had little resources, relying on herding animals, trade, & simply taking it to survive. • They were used to living in harsh environments, making them tough & expert horseback riders. • One man unites these people taking the name Genghis Khan “universal Ruler” • They conquered China and more by: being mobile, striking quick, brutality, psychological warfare, being organized, strict discipline, loyalty, rewards, siege warfare, and gunpowder. • Genghis Khan dies & his son Kublai Khan takes over to expand the empire further.

  3. The Empire is divided into 4 regions each with a ruler that reports back to the Khan. • They only stopped expanding when Kublai Khan dies. • Kublai Khan controlled China & defeated the Song Dynasty. • Chinese though Mongols were uncivilized & Mongols wanted to stay separate from the Chinese. • To get Chinese on his side he moved his capital into China, used Chinese names, tolerated local beliefs, ways of life, & conquered peoples could stay as long as they pay. • Mongols lived separately, forbade intermarriage, different laws, taxes, & Chinese cant join the army or government (no civil service exam). • Adopted Islam, promoted trade, & welcomed Foreigners.

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