Legacy of Genghis Khan: Mongol Conquest Exploration<br>

1. Mongol Conquest Name:_____________________ Pd___ • Answer the questions about the spread of Mongol rule. (424-426) • From early in their history, the Mongols were known for two things: • Genghis Khan became emperor of Mongolia in the year ___________. Genghis Khan brought in a new _____________________ and created a group of _____________________ to help plan his military campaigns. He gathered an army of more than _________________ warriors. Warriors were trained by commanding officers that were chosen because of their ability, not their family ties. These changes made the Mongol warriors _______________________________________ in the world at the time. • Genghis Khan and his warriors were known for their _________________ and use of ______________. • Following the death of Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire was divided among his __________________. Under their leadership, the empire continued to expand. • Complete the following timeline showing Mongol conquest. (426,428) 1211 – Mongols invaded _________ 1258 – Mongols capture the Muslim city of _____________. They then push through ____________ and ______________ to __________. 1271 – Kublai Khan decides to become Emperor of ___________. 1227 – Genghis Khan dies. The Empire was divided among his 4 sons. They expand the Mongol Empire into parts of __________ __ and ___________ _____________. They also conquered much of ________________________. 1260 – ___________ ________ becomes Emperor of Mongol Empire. 1281 – Mongols conquer ________________ ___________.

2. Mongol Rule Name:___________________ Pd ____ Read the section on Mongol Rule in China (pg. 428-429) and fill in the blanks. Trade and Conquest The Mongols ruled a large empire that stretched from ___________ to ____________. As a result trade _________with other areas. Goods from Europe/Asia – Goods from China – 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 Kublai Khan 5