the mongols chapter 12 sections 2 and 3. geography of the steppe temperatures range from - 57 f in...
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THE M
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Geography of the Steppe
Temperatures range from -57 F in the winter to 96F in the summer
Windy, with very little rain
Very poor farmland encouraged Nomadic Life
Nomadic Life Did not wander; followed
seasonal patterns and returned to areas to feed animals
Used horses and were skilled on them
Traveled in clans; multiple clans joined together when larger force was needed
MONGOL CONQUESTS
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Why were the people of the Steppe nomadic?
How might the nomadic people interact with settled societies?
Dry, windswept land was poor for farming
Often groups engaged in peaceful trade, however sometimes nomadic clans would raid villages or if empire was weak over run entire empire
REVIEW/PREVIEW
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GENGHIS KHAN
Around 1200 Temujun began uniting the Mongol clans by defeating rivals
1206 assumes the name Genghis Khan, which means “universal ruler”
Sought to conquer Asia
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HOW GENGHIS WON
Organization10,000 man armies; 1,000 man brigades; 100 man companies; 10 man squads
StrategyUsed various techniques to confuse enemies
CrueltyUsed cruelty and fear to get many to surrender without a fight
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THE MONGOL EMPIRE
Even after Genghis died, conquering continued till Mongols had largest Empire ever; From China to Poland
Division4 regions or khanates
Khanate of the Great Khan (Mongolia and China)Khanate of Chagatai (Central Asia)Khanate of Ilkhanate (Persia)Khanate of the Golden Horde (Russia)
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RULERS
Many areas never recovered because the Mongols destroyed so much land or the population decreased greatly
Tolerant in PeaceDid not impose beliefs on people; some Mongol leaders even converted to culture of people they ruled
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PAX MONGOLIA
Mid 1200’s –Mid 1300’s
Trade Caravans, travelers and missionaries could travel safely from one empire to another
Ideas and inventions spread rapidly during this time (Gunpowder reached Europe)
Some believe the bubonic plague also reached Europe from Asia by Mongol troops during this time
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
Why were the peoples of the Steppe nomadic?
How might a clan system be suitable for a nomadic society?
What factors would someone trying to unify clans need to consider?
What are advantages and disadvantages to using cruelty as a weapon?
Why would the Mongols concern themselves with the safe passage of traders?
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KUBLAI KHAN
Grandson of Genghis Khan; assumed title Great Khan in 1260
Sought to control all of China
1279 first foreigner to rule all of China
Started the Yuan Dynasty
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WHY IS KUBLAI KHAN IMPORTANT?
United all of China for first time in more than 300 years For this he is considered a great emperor
Because the Mongols controlled such a large area China is opened to greater Foreign contacts and trade
Tolerated Chinese Culture and made few changes to the system of Government
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EMPEROR KUBLAI KHAN
Unlike other Mongol Leaders Kublai leaves Mongolia and the nomadic lifestyle
Moves to Beijing and enjoys luxuries
Attempts to invade Japan in 1274 and 1281 Were defeated both times
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GOVERNMENT UNDER KUBLAI
Mongols and Chinese live apart and obeyed different laws
High Government positions went to Mongols or Foreigners Foreigners were trusted more than Chinese because they did not
have local ties
Local positions were left to the Chinese
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Increased Under Kublai Khan
Largely due to Pax Mongolia
Chinese Silks and Porcelain were shipped to Western Europe and Western Asia
Printing, gunpowder, compass, paper currency and playing cards also brought to Europe
Marco Polo Son of a trader that
traveled the Silk Roads
Worked in Kublai’s Court for 17
Told stories of China in Europe
Said China was the greatest civilization in the world
FOREIGN TRADE
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END OF MONGOL RULE
Over spending and failed conquests hurt Kublai Khan
When he dies family fights over who will follow
Chinese do not like Mongol rule Started rebellions
Famine, Flood, disease, economic problems and government corruption also occurred
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END OF MONGOL RULE
1368 Mongols overthrown in China Leads to Ming dynasty
Other Khanates ended in 1300 and 1400’s
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REVIEW
Why didn’t the Mongols try to adapt Chinese culture? Proud of their own culture, Chinese did not accept them
What factors led to the Yuan Dynasty’s downfall? Overexpansion, military defeats, heavy Taxation, resentment from
Chinese, fighting within the family, natural disasters, corruption
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FEUDAL POWERS IN JAPAN
Describe three major events in early Japanese History. 400s
Yamamoto the leading Clan Mid 700s
Court accepts Buddhism 11th century
Feudalism