The True Genghis Khan Throughout time, there has been many influential people to impact history. From Caesar to Alexander the Great, many ruled empires across the world with great power. Unlike most empires, none were in comparison to the empire of the great Mongolian Emperor, Genghis Khan. The name Genghis Khan, still to this day, strikes fear into the minds of people. Known for being one of the most terrifying and savage forces to mankind, there is a lot to be understood about the emperor…
Mongolia is a country in East Asia surrounded by China and Russia best known for its steppes and endless expanses of grasslands. The prairie regions of Mongolia can surely give you a sense of serenity and help you in the rejuvenation of your soul when you take a trip to the country. The natural landscape of Mongolia is phenomenal and incredible. Mongolia can easily please your mind and heart if you are a nature lover. People from all across the world come on trips to Mongolia. Mongolia is a…
The Mongols ruled much of the Asian continent from 1206 to 1368. The impact that the Mongols had on the world was very strong. According to document 1 in the DBQ, more than double the amount of land conquered by Alexander the Great was conquered by the Mongols loyal ruler, Genghis Khan. Cruel and intelligent battle strategies created many different effects.. The Mongolians of the Asian Steppe had a positive impact on the world during their rule of the Asian continent from 1206 to 1368 by…
Lisa Haisha once said, “Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role- always about the goal.” This quote tell us that good leaders set out to do the best that they can and not to be famous or popular. The leadership and government of the Yuan Dynasty was very good because of the strong leaders and the strict, orderly government. This can be very beneficial to an empire because people can be controlled instead of crazy and violent, a…
Out of the many great leaders/warriors to have been born, one man made a mark on the world that would forever change history. The man named Temujin better known to the world as Genghis Khan, would become Mongolia’s greatest leader and ancestor. Genghis Khan was the son of a warrior tribe chief named Yesukhei. Most of the western world has seen Genghis Khan as a barbarian that slaughtered, plundered, and destroyed many cultures. But for the Mongols, they saw him as a national hero that united…
Superior Leaders or Savage Warmongers? In the year 1162, near Delüün Boldog in Mongolia. The second son of the tribal chieftain Yesügei is born and is named Temüjin. Temüjin lives the life as the son of nobility until his father is poisoned by rival tribe leaders. The tribe he belonged to denied Temüjin his right to rule because of his young age, just being shy of twelve years. The tribe exiles him, his mother, and his brothers. The family struggled to survive Mongolia’s harsh landscape by…
That after Genghis’s father dies, he is not recognised as the leader of his tribe because he it too young. This was mentioned because it is important for the reader to know that at first Genghis Khan is not successful. The Document does not mention the blood clot in Temujin’s hand when he was born, this it because it is not very important and was probably added to entice the viewer. That he and his family had to survive off game for much of his childhood. The reason for this is similar to why…
My hometown is a wonderful country Kazakhstan, which is well known for its eventful history, distinctive culture and unique nature. Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country and the ninth largest in the world. Kazakhstan is the country, which has never attacked or tried to conquer foreign lands, however, other khanates attempted to gain our lands several times. Thousands of people struggled for freedom of our motherland, and many people died for the homeland’s futurity. During tsarist…
How barbaric were the Mongols? Im 13th century CE, the Mongols created the largest empire in history. The Mongols were across Asia, the Middle-East, and Eastern Europe. They even extended from Korea to Poland and from Vietnam to Syria. The world called them “Barbarians,” but in ancient Greece they called them “Barbaros” which were meant foreigners. The Mongols are barbaric because they are strategic, brutal, and they are conquers. The Mongols are barbaric because they are strategic with their…
David Sim Changes and continuities in Eurasia From 600-1450 CE, Eurasia was divided with civilizations such as Europe, China, Persia, and Islam. In 1200 CE, the Mongol empire created an immense impact throughout Eurasia with their conquests that unified Eurasia. In the Post Classical Era, Eurasia underwent a change of policies in places like Russia, China, and Persia due to the Mongol’s economic interest. However trade still remained continuous and became more popular throughout the time…