Battle of the Kalka River

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/battle-of-the-kalka-river

Step 2 · Questions

1. 1. How long is the Battle of the Kalka River?

2. 2. What is the location?

3. 3. What is the date?

4. 4. What was the Battle of the Kalka River and when did it happen?

5. 5. Who led the Mongol forces at the battle?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

• Eurasian Steppe

• Reconnaissance Mission

• Mongol Military Doctrine

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.