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NOMADIC EXPANSION

Explore the fascinating rise of the Mongol Empire from 1200 to 1500, focusing on their nomadic lifestyle, military prowess, and strategies. The Mongols, known for their exceptional cavalry and archery skills, effectively utilized movement and adaptability in warfare. Under leaders like Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan, they expanded their territory across Asia, implementing a system of governance that incorporated conquered peoples. This era marked a significant cultural exchange, with innovations in technology, hygiene, and taxation shaping the regions they dominated.

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NOMADIC EXPANSION

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  1. 17 NOMADIC EXPANSION

  2. NOMADS • Movement • Animals • Open, free • SETTLED • Sedentary • Agriculture • Confined, “slavery”

  3. SURVIVAL • Conditions • Conflict

  4. MONGOLS • Nomadic Pastoralism • Movement • Land • Animals • Tribe

  5. 1200-1500 MONGOLS: OTHERS: • 1 mil. • China, M.E., Russia • Millions

  6. MILITARY • Training • Weapons • Short bow • 350 yds. • Europe: 250 yds.

  7. MILITARY • Basic unit • Tumens: 10k • Subunits • Commanders: control

  8. MILITARY • 100% cavalry • Combat: heavy • Archers: light • Horses • Best bred, trained • 60-100 miles/day

  9. SPECIAL OPS • Scout parties • Messenger corps • Days on horse • Logistics unit

  10. WARFARE • Psychological • Terror • Demoralizing • Discipline, strategy

  11. WARFARE • Mobility • Cavalry • Few provisions

  12. CHINGGIS KHAN • Strategy, diplomacy • United • Million people • Army 10%

  13. EXPANSION

  14. KUBILAI KHAN • Grandson Chinggis Khan • China

  15. MONGOL RULE • Travel, comm. • Conquered people = new talent • Specialists • Marco Polo

  16. MONGOL CHINA • Chinese, inferior • Taxes • Religious toleration • Wealth

  17. MONGOL CHINA • Technology • Hygiene • Daily baths • Chinese culture • Little change

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