Mongol and Ming Empires
Mongol and Ming Empires. Mr. Koch World History A Forest Lake High School. Mongols (early 1200s). Nomadic group largely lived on horseback Clans united by strong, harsh leader Genghis Khan (“World Emperor”) led extremely skilled, fierce army
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Mongol and Ming Empires Mr. Koch World History A Forest Lake High School
Mongols(early 1200s) • Nomadic group • largely lived on horseback • Clans united by strong, harsh leader • Genghis Khan (“World Emperor”) • led extremely skilled, fierce army • Spread empire across northern Asia to eastern Europe • Adopted use of cannons to attack walled cities in China
Mongols • Often allowed considerable freedom to conquered if paid tribute • Established stability, peace, and order during rule (1200s & 1300s) • “Pax Mongolica”
Mongols • Genghis’ grandson – Kublai Khan – finally conquered China in 1279 • Became known as Yuan Dynasty • Tried to avoid assimilation • Only Mongols hold top positions or serve in military
Ming Dynasty • In era after Kublai Khan’s death, peasant leader organizes rebellion • Many Chinese hated Mongol rule • Viewed as “barbarians” • Tried to revive ways of previous Chinese empires • Confucianism, civil service exams, economy, arts
Ming Dynasty • 1405 -1433 Zheng He travels around the world with large fleet • After his death, China “turns inward” and largely ends exploratory voyages
