Mongol Empire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/mongol-empire

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What made the Mongol Empire so fast on horseback?The Mongols had a very fast and flexible cavalry. They could move quickly, trick enemies with feigned retreats, and surround them in a short time.
2. Who was Genghis Khan and why did he unite the Mongol tribes?Temüjin, later called Genghis Khan, united the Mongol tribes in 1206. He used his fighting skill and a strong idea of unity to bring them together.

Kurultai: A traditional assembly of Mongol chieftains and leaders that elected rulers and made major decisions.
Eurasia: The combined landmass of Europe and Asia, a primary theater of Mongol influence and conquest.
Globalization: The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, facilitated by trade and communication.