Do Now:How has geography and geographic features effected civilizations in the past? Use prior Knowledge.

THE MONGOLSGenghiz Khan & The Mongolian Empire

GeographySteppes and grasslands of central AsiaAllowed horse-riding, nomadic* herdsman known as the Mongols to sweep out across large parts of Asia and Europe.

The MongolsThe Mongols often brought peace, stability and prosperity wherever they conquered.China, India and RussiaTheir tolerance and open trade helped to create the Pax Mongolia thanks to the re-opening of the Silk Road. Pax Mongolia= Peace in Mongolia

The Silk RoadThe Silk Road was used during the Song and Tang Dynasties in ChinaThe Mongols reopened the routes They also provided safety for travelers Goods and ideas such as porcelain, gunpowder, paper making and windmills flowed West.

Genghis KhanBorn TemujinEarned the title Genghis Khan or World LeaderWas a prisoner of war at a very early ageKnown for his brutal and cunning tactics in combatLed skilled horsemen into battleIncluded women in society

RussiaIn Russia, the Golden Horde took control of Russia demanding that it pay tribute* to the Khan. Mongol rule on had two long term effects on Russia:A) Absolutism: The Mongol rulers served as a model for later Russian czars Russia became a (subordinate) stateB) Isolation: Mongol rule isolated Russia from Europe for 250 years at a critical time when many advances in art, science and government were made during the Renaissance

IndiaIn India, a descendent of Temujin called Akbar the Great would begin a Golden Age* in India.This was called The Mughal Empire

Mongol Empire 13th Century

Mongols

Once a conquest was complete, the Mongols were not oppressive rulers. They often allowed conquered peoples to live much as they had as long as they paid tribute to the Mongols.

The heirs of Genghiz Khan established peace and order within their domain. (Pax Mongolica)

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Reasons Why the Mongols are AwesomeRestarted Eurasia Trade (Silk Road)Increased Communication throughout Eurasia (Yam System)Cultural DiffusionTolerance.

Reasons why the Mongols arent AwesomeBrutal Killed millions of people Empire only lasts 80 yearsNo achievements in art or architectureHelped start Black Plague

AIM: How did Mongol rule influence China?Do Now: Imagine that a foreign nation conquered the United States. How would you react? How would you feel?

Mongols in ChinaGenghis Khan and his son were able to conquer a large amount of territory in their lives. This land included Northern China.

However Southern China would remain free from Mongol rule until Genghis grandson Kublai Khan conquered the remainder of Chine once he rose to power. 2

Khan Dynasty Kublai became the first foreigner to rule over China.

He started Yuan Dynasty.

Under the Yuan Dynasty; China was united Trade increasedThe mongols were tolerant of Chinese culture and govt2

Mongol Empire2

Visitors Prior to the Mongol rule, China was isolated from the rest of the world.

Kublai invited Europeans to visit the Empire.

One of the more important guests was Marco Polo

Polo would write about the ordeal 2

AIM: How did geography affect life in the Korean peninsula?Do Now: Matching

The Name by which the Russians knew the Mongols

The Grandson of Genghis

His other name translates to World Leader

He was invited to visit China by the Khan. He wrote about it.

The Empire that came under a golden age under Akbar the Great

The Dynasty established in China after Genghis death in 1227

ReviewIn the 1200s, Genghiz Khan united Mongol tribes and conquered a vast empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe.

Genghiz Khan imposed strict military discipline and demanded absolute loyalty. His highly trained armies contained some of the most skilled horsemen in the world.

In their conquest of China, the Mongol armies faced the problem of attacking walled cities. Mongol and Chinese armies used missile weapons against each other.

It took 150 years for the Mongols to complete their conquest of China.2

Mongol Empire2

Mo Review

Once a conquest was complete, the Mongols were not oppressive rulers. They often allowed conquered peoples to live much as they had as long as they paid tribute to the Mongols.

The heirs of Genghiz Khan established peace and order within their domain. Historians today refer to this period as the Pax Mongolica, or Mongol Peace. 2

Even Mo ReviewOnly Mongols could serve in the military or hold the highest government jobs.

A mix of Chinese and foreign customs developed.

Foreigners were welcomed into China and a number of Chinese products, such as gunpowder and porcelain, were introduced in Europe. 2

Regent Question

The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by A. supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian RevolutionB. supporting the rule of Ivan the TerribleC. ending the reign of Catherine the GreatD. isolating Russia from Western Europe during the early Renaissance

Korea and Its TraditionsHow did geography affect life in the Korean peninsula?

How did Korea maintain its unity and independence despite Chinese influence?

What were the major achievements of the Choson dynasty?3

Geography of the Korean Peninsula

Seventy percent of Korea is mountainous. Because farming is difficult in the mountains, most Koreans live along the western coastal plain, Koreas major farming area. Korea has a 5,400 mile coastline with hundreds of good harbors. Since earliest times, Koreans have depended on seafood for protein in their diet. Koreas location on Chinas doorstep has played a key role in its development.

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Korea United

Prior to the Mongols;

As early as Han times, China extended its influence to Korea. Although Koreans absorbed many Chinese traditions, Korea was able to preserve its independence and maintain a separate and distinct culture.

Koreans adapted and modified Chinese ideas. 3

The Choson Dynasty They reduced Buddhist influence and set up a government based upon Confucian principles. Over time, Confucianism greatly influenced Korean life.

They developed hangul to replace the complex Chinese writing system. The use of hangul led to an extremely high literacy rate, or percentage of people who can read and write.In 1392, the Koreans overthrew their Mongol conquerors and set up the Choson dynasty. Choson rulers made important contributions to Korean culture.3

Section 3 AssessmentMore than half of the Korean peninsula is made up ofa) mountains.b) coastal plains. c) deserts. d) valleys.

With the development of hangul, a) Chinese influence in Korea ended.b) Buddhism spread more quickly through Korea. c) Korean peasants were allowed to take the civil service examination. d) the literacy rate in Korea increased.3

Section 3 AssessmentMore than half of the Korean peninsula is made up ofa) mountains.b) coastal plains. c) deserts. d) valleys.

With the development of hangul, a) Chinese influence in Korea ended.b) Buddhism spread more quickly through Korea. c) Korean peasants were allowed to take the civil service examination. d) the literacy rate in Korea increased.3

AIM: How did the Song and Tang Dynastys influence Chinese development?Do Now:

Take two minutes and list the types of achievements made during a Golden Age of a civilization.

CHINAChina, up until the early 1900s, has been ruled by Dynasties. A Dynasty is a ruling family that has control for many generations. A Dynasty will end for two reasons. - No male heir- Rebellion/ WarDynasties in orderShang---- Zhou (Joe) ---- Warring Period (Chaos)--- Qin (chin) --- Han---More Chaos----Sui---Tang---- Song---Yuan (Mongols)----Ming ---- Qing (Ching)- 1911~

Mandate of HeavenThe theory of Mandate of Heaven dates back as far as the Zhou Dynasty. They claimed that the Shang lost the Mandate of Heaven, or approval of the Gods. Thusly, it was the Gods will that the power in China would shift from the Shang to the Zhou. After the Zhou Dynasty fell to the Qin, the Qin claimed the same thing.

Emperors also begun looking towards Confucianism.

Confucius Confucius was a Chinese philosopher that lived during the Chaos period. After initially being shunned. Confucianism was eventually accepted into Chinese government, Chinese society, Chinese everything.

Major Parts of Confucianism-Everyone is either a superior or an inferior-Inferiors give respect to their superior (A son for a father, a pupil to a teacher)-This is called filial piety.

Tang Dynasty618-907

*All prior to the MongolsSong Dynasty960-1279

Main Idea:Tang and Song China experienced an era of prosperity and technological innovation.Why it Matters Now:Chinese inventions from this period, such as printing, gunpowder, and the compass, changed history.

Tang DynastyGovernment

Centralized government under an Emperor (United China)

Revived civil service examSize of Empire

Included Western China and Korea

Increased taxes to support expansion

Tang DynastyEconomyBuilt roads, canals and other infrastructure Promoted TradeImproved AgricultureSocietyRedistributed land to peasants Opened Schools

Merchants seen as parasites and are LOW class

Tang Arts

Porcelain, Mechanical Clocks, Printing, Gunpowder, Landscape painting with Daoist themes

Song DynastyGovernment

Centralized government under an Emperor (United China)Supporter of militaryExpanded civil service examSize of Empire

Less territory

Would lose more territory as time passes. Eventual relocation to South China.

Song DynastyEconomyPromoted Trade (silk road)Agriculture switches from wheat to riceFood SurplusesSocietyClass Division between Gentry and PeasantsClass Division between Scholars and Laborers(Social Mobility)Women-Foot Binding (Next Slide)Merchants seen as parasites and are LOW class

Foot Binding- (Graphic Images)

Song Arts

Paper Money, Magnetic Compass, Landscape paintings withDaoist Themes

Tang OnlySong OnlyBothExpanded the empire, had a female ruler,adopted BuddhismProspered through trade, improved agriculture, created great art and literatureRuled smaller empire, developed into great sea power, created paper money and movable typeThe Tang and Song Dynasties Compared

Exit Slip:How did the Song and Tang Dynasties impact China?

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