1. Predict how the Chinese were affected by Mongol rule. Write down 2 to 3 points on the Mongol rule.

2. Mongol Empire Mongols were nomadic warriors who lived in the plains of NW China Originally Mongols lived as an independent family In 1206 they were united together by Temujin He defeated rivals for leadership & became khan Took the name Genghis Khan

3. Mongol Empire Khan used military force to conquer China Nomadic people have an advantage over settled people Settled people goal was to defend their town/city Nomads moved quickly and looked for weak spots By 1221, Mongols conquered all of Central Asia

4. Genghis Khan In 25 years, Khan conquered a larger area & greater population than the Romans did in four centuries Khan forbade the kidnapping of women He outlawed livestock rustling and established a winter- only hunting season He guaranteed freedom of religion, protecting the rights of Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, and Hindus alike The Great Khan also protected enemy envoys and ambassadors, no matter what message they brought

5. Genghis Khan Dies Genghis Khan dies in 1227 & his son Ogadai takes power Ogadai captures the rest of northern China & extended the empire to Russia & Persia Divided the empire into 4 parts called khanates (ruled by Khan decedants) Kublai Khan (grandson) attacked the Song Empire in 1279

6. Mongol Empire