1. Mongol Empire Unit 2, SSWH 4 d

2. What was the impact of the Byzantine and Mongol empires?

3. SSWH 4 d Analyze the spread of the Mongol Empire; include the role of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan in developing the empire, the impact of the Mongols on Russia, China and the West, the development of trade, and European observations through the writings of Marco Polo.

4. Mongols Genghis Khan “universal ruler”: unified the Mongols he was organized & a good strategist Pax Mongolica: created a time of stability & law, guaranteed safe travels on the Silk Roads, religion, ideas, & culture spread Mongols didn’t treat all people humanely, adopted foreign cultures, & unified largest land empire ever

5. Mongols Mongols invaded & conquered Russia, but cities like Moscow became powerful & wealthy Mongols created the Khanate of the Golden Horde in Russia and 3 others in Asia p. 291 Russians, Ivan III, defeated the Mongols: Russian troops met the Mongol troops & they waited to fight, the Mongols walked away

6. Kublai Khan Grandson of Genghis Moved the capital from Mongolia to China (few Mongolians) Many defeats in attempted expansion Overtaxed the Chinese – spent too much money in the treasury Empire was too large for one man to rule p. 376 - 378

7. Marco Polo Italian trader & friend Kublai Khan Learned several languages, ran errands for Kublai’s govt. Spread knowledge of China and Mongolians p. 378 -379

8. Oprah’s Book Club You just read Marco Polo’s book about the Mongols…what is your impression of the way the Mongols governed? 2 Minutes Write down your thoughts and prepare to share.