Genghis Khan (/ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ or /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/‚[5][6] Mongol: [tʃiŋɡɪs xaːŋ] Chingis/Chinghis Khan; 1162? – August 1227)‚ born Temujin‚ was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire‚ which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia. After founding the Mongol Empire and being proclaimed "Genghis Khan‚" he started the Mongol invasions that resulted in the conquest of most of Eurasia
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knowledge about its cultivation spreading from Mesoamerica into North and South America. 2. How did the Aztecs build on the achievements of earlier Mesoamerican cultures‚ and develop new traditions to create their large empire? The Aztecs‚ also known as the Mexica‚ built a unified culture based heavily on the heritage of earlier Mesoamerican societies and distinguished by achievements in engineering‚ sculpture‚ and architecture‚ including the streets‚ canals‚ public squares‚ and aqueduct of Tenochtitlán
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ruler and differences in the status of clans were more pronounced. The Xiongnu system created a model that later Turkic and Mongol empires emulated. • It was within the Arab world that Islam‚ the largest and most expansive religious tradition of the postclassical period‚ emerged. Pastoral Arabs also provided the shock troops of the Islamic expansion that carved out the Arab Empire. • The Turks carried Islam to new regions‚ including northern India and Anatolia; played an increasingly important role
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The book I have chosen is called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. This book describes the Mongol Legacy and how his achievements have impacted the globe since he was first found. This book consists of Jack Weatherford’s take of how the Mongolian empire impacted the world. This book is divided into sections that talk about the stages of the Mongol influence. The first chapter is an introduction and a first chapter name “A Blood Clot”. It starts out with the speculation of the death
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greatest of the Muslim empires‚ which was known as the golden age of Islamic culture. They ruled from 750 to 1258 AD. Their capital city was Baghdad. There were many caliphates who ruled Abbasid dynasty. the last caliph was killed by the Mongol when they invaded the city and took over. The Abbasids were known for their achievements such as trading routes with countries‚ education system‚ building new styles that show Islamic civilizations. All these accomplishments made Abbasid empire as one of the longest
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grandson‚ Kublai Khan who expanded the empire till it reached central Europe and the Middle East. Children: He had four children; Ogedei Khan‚ Jochi‚ Tolui Borjigin‚ Chagatai Khan. Siblings: Genghis Khan had three full brothers; Jochi khasar(Jochi senior) Temuge‚ and Khajun. He also had two step brothers‚ one of which he killed when he was still a boy. His father died‚ and left the step children in the care of Genghis’s mother. In 1206‚ the Mongol people made him ruler. The only thing
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Grade 7 Social Studies Name______________________ Chapter 7 #______ Mrs. Cooper China Builds an Empire Use the map and timeline on page 208-209 to answer the following questions. 1. What natural land feature covers over a fourth of the land of China? The Himalayas – tallest mountains in the world 2. What two deserts are found in China? The Gobi Desert and the Taklimakan Desert 3. Based on the physical geography of China where would most people live
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Genghis Khan was a Mongolian leader who changed the lives of the people he conquered. Genghis Khan was the first to unify the Mongol clans‚ so they could be a united force. He created a census system so he could keep track of his army. This information leads to the conclusion that he had to be a positive impact. Genghis Khan made a positive impact on the world because he unified Mongolian clans‚ he created a census system and he killed millions of people during his conquests leading people to
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Chapter 12 Study Guide: Empires in East Asia. 600-1350 Section 1:Tang and Song China Vocabulary: Define each term and describe why each of the terms is significant Tang Taizong Wu Zhao Movable Type Gentry As you read this section‚ take notes to answer the questions about how the Tang and Song Dynasties transformed China. What impact did the Tang and Song dynasties have on the following areas of Chinese Society? 1. Transportation 2. Government
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4. In what ways did China contribute to the growth of trade in the Indian Ocean between 500 and 1500 C.E.? 5. What other changes occurred during the flourishing of Indian Ocean commerce after the rise of Islam in the 7th century? Arab Empire: Middle East: Muslim merchants: Mesopotamia/East Africa : 6. What was the importance of Srivijaya? 7. What were the economic and cultural roles of the Swahili civilization in the world of Indian Ocean trade? 8. Trans-African
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