The Mongol Empire

And the spread of Civilizations

In

East Asia (500-1650)

Mongols

Nomadic Lived in steppes of Central Asia Skilled warriors Most skilled horse riders

Genghiz Khan

Born in 1162 Age 15- taken prisoner Reputation for courage and leadership Became supreme ruler of all Mongols

Imposed strict military discipline Demanded absolute loyalty

Mongol Rule

Dominated Asia for 150 years Not aggressive rulers

Conquered people required to pay tribute to Mongols

Ruled with toleration and justice

The Mongol Peace

Pax Mongolica 1200-1300 Political stability

Economic growth Controlled Silk Road

Cultural Exchanges

Kublai Khan

Grandson of Genghiz Khan Ruled all of:

China Korea Tibet Vietnam

Demanding emperor

Other East Asia Civilizations

Korea “Land of the Morning Calm” Located on a peninsula

Japan Located on an archipelago Inhabitants migrated from Asian mainland

Korea

It’s People Greatly influenced by Chinese traditions

Cultural bridge between China and Japan Separate languages Korean alphabet

Japanese Invasions 1590s – landed on Korean peninsula

Japan

Maintained own cultural identity Powerful Chinese influence Seas helped preserve its identity

Location On an archipelago 100 miles off Asian mainland East of Korea

Feudalism in Japan

Feudal age Rival warlords Mongol invasions

Destroyed by typhoons

Feudal society Emperor – highest rank Shogun- most powerful

Economic Growth in Japan

Agricultural improvement Surplus food Rapid population growth

Trade flourished New roads

Linked castles towns Foreign influence