Return of Chinese Dynasty

The MongolsMixed tribes from Asian steppe

Nomadic herders, horsemen, archers

1100 2 million Mongols 30 tribes

ChinaArabiaRussiaRise of Temujin (Ghengis Khan)United enough tribes in Central AsiaProclaimed himself KhanReorganized army

Led 1st great wave of conquest(ruler)Areas Conquered by MongolsNorthern ChinaSilk Road to SamarkandWestern China,Southern SongTurned West to Russia & Ukraine

(Golden Horde)South to Indian borderSouthwest to Turkey & Middle East

BaghdadBeijing**4. What if the Mongols had successfully conquered Europe, west of Russia? How might history had unfolded differently? 3. Identify some of the modern day nations the Mongols controlled?2. What important overland trade route did the Mongols revitalize?1.Why was it necessary to divide the empire into Khanates (divisions)? 5Why Successful???Talented cavalrymenNomadic rootsEfficiently organizedPerfected war techniques Each area was in a state of decay

World Empire stretching over 3 ContinentsSingle Authority from China TurkeyEncouraged economic exchange

Destroyed then rebuilt cities

Pax MongolicaLegal order

-Revitalized Silk RoadPax Mongolica Safe travel Rest Stations Fortified outposts

Ruling an Empire?Law Code Adopted best ideas-recruit outside expertsPaper currencyPostal System YasaAdopted religion or were tolerantthe YamWeaknesses1. Too big

2. No modern communication

Weaknesses4. Unwilling to advance its weaponry3. Black Plague

5. Areas of Rebellion:RussiaChinaIslamic WorldWeaknesses