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The Mongol Empire Web Reading
Name __________________________
Website URL: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/index.html
This is the main page. At every bold faced title you need to return here to move to the next section.
The Mongols’ Mark on Global History
1. Describe the stereotype the Mongols have gained from most Westerners. Why do you think this is?
2. Identify at least four contributions made by the Mongol Empire.
3. What was the Pax Mongolica and why was it important?
The Mongol Conquests
4. What are 3 guesses for why the Mongols began conquering new lands?
5. Military tactics were key to Mongol success – what were two tactics the Mongols used?
6. Explain 2 reasons why the Mongols were able to conquer such a vast domain?
The Mongols in China
7. Briefly describe the overall treatment of the Mongols toward the following groups:
Peasants –
Artisans –
Merchants –
8. What allowed for the collapse of the Mongol Empire?
Key Figures in Mongol History
9. One of Chinngis/Genghis Kahn’s greatest achievements as Mongol leader was uniting Mongol
tribes under his control. What are four other legacies he left behind?
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10. Khubilai Khan (Genghis Kahn’s grandson) made several accomplishments. Identify a few of his
leadership skills.
The Pastoral Nomadic Life
Click on the Shelter link.
Then click on the link: Contemporary Photograph of a Mongol Family in Front of Their Ger
Study this picture for a few moments.
11. What do you think the Mongol lifestyle is like?
Identify a two positive & two negative aspects in their lives that these people might endure.
Additional Information You Researched:
Citation Information:
Website Title: Asian Topics in World History: The Mongols in World History
Sponsored by: Asia for Educators Program at Columbia University
Editor: Morris Rossabi
Date of Publication: 2004