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The Mongols were fierce nomadic warriors from the steppes of Asia. United by Genghis Khan, the Mongols used their skills in horseback riding to launch a devastating offensive on the western world. The empire created by the Mongols was known as Pax Mongolia. Point for Discussion: Explain characteristics of Pax Romana. Term to Know: steppes Critical Lens: Pax Mongolia allowed a great deal of trade. Genghis Khan – unites Mongol tribes and becomes supreme ruler of Mongols Genghis Khan imposes strict military discipline Mongols were skilled horseback warriors Tactics “It is those in power among you who have committed these sins. If they had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you. I am the Great Destroyer seeking retribution and vengeance for your God. Behold the destruction I have brought you. Repent before your God’s wrath becomes more vicious” Developed biggest Empire the world has ever seen. Preserved peaceful trade routes Chinese goods and ideas reach Europe Cultural Diffusion increases on huge scale Pax Mongolia – period of peace and prosperity within Mongolian Empire Explain tactics used by Genghis Khan to build a huge Empire. What specific skill did the Mongols have that made them great warriors? Define Pax Mongolia Explain three impacts the dominance of the Mongols had on the world. IMPACT OF PAX MONGOLIA IMPACT OF PAX MONGOLIA Russia becomes isolated from Western Europe as a result of the Mongol Empire IMPACT OF PAX MONGOLIA Kublai Khan sets up Yuan Dynasty in China IMPACT OF PAX MONGOLIA Kublai Khan attempts to keep Mongols from being absorbed into Chinese society. - only Mongols can be in government - only Mongols can hold high military jobs. Impact of Pax Mongolia European traveler named Marco Polo sparks European interest in Asian riches Fall of the Mongols Mongol expansion ends when they try to conquer Japan RISE OF THE MING DYNASTY Ming Dynasty begins when Mongols are pushed out of China MING DYNASTY Ming Dynasty engage in sea trade in order to boost economy Zheng He – famous Chinese explorer