Middle Ages: Evaluating Genghis Khan (p. 72 - 73)

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The Middle Ages 

Statement of Inquiry: The identity and development of past societies can be explored through the perspectives of the people who lived there.  

Key Concept: Time, place and space 

Related Concepts: Perspective, Identity 

Global Context: Fairness and development

Which empires expanded their influence during the Middle Ages? - The Mongol Empire

Goals of today:

And the end of today's class you...

have analyzed the leadership of Genghis Khan based on three different sources.

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Describe in about 50 words what you can see in this picture.

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What is the name of the capital of Mongolia, nowadays?

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How tall is this statue?

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In which direction does this statue face and why?

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Why do you think this statue was being built?

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What is the origin of this source?

Tip: origin means who has written the source, or where is it published.

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What do the years (1162 - 1227) mean?

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Describe the following key word: decendants (third sentence)

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How many square miles did the Mongols controlled at their peak?
Can you give an example how big that area is?

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List at least five consequences of the invasions of Genghis Khan.

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What is known of the final resting place of Genghis Khan?

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You can see extracts (short pieces of text) in Source C.
What is the title of the book these pieces of text are in and when were they written?

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Extract 1: Describe in about 50 words what happened to Asha Gambu and his Tanghut forces on the Mongolian Plains.

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Extract 2: Describe in about 50 words what happened to Yalavech and Masgud, and the Moslem people that lived in their cities.