mongols impact

• Who is the historical figure discussed in the video about the Mongols?

  Temujin, later known as Genghis Khan
• What was the Mongol Empire known for in terms of its size?


  It was the largest land-based empire in all human history
• What was a notable characteristic of the Mongol Empire's cultural impact?


  It left a very small cultural footprint on history
• In what century did the Mongols emerge as a significant power?

  13th century
• What title did Temujin acquire later in life?


  Genghis Khan
• What was the social status of Temujin's family during his early life?


  They became social outcasts
• How did Temujin gain power among the tribes?


  He forged critical personal alliances
• What was one distinctive feature of Genghis Khan's method of conquering?


  He incorporated conquered peoples into his tribe
• What was the significance of the year 1206 for Genghis Khan?


  He was recognized as the supreme leader of a unified Mongol nation
• What is the alternate spelling of Genghis Khan's title used by historians?


  Chinggis Khan
• What was Genghis Khan's approach after gaining supreme power?


  He sought to expand his empire
• What was the first region Genghis Khan expanded into?


  China
• How did Genghis Khan's army perform against larger forces?


  They often defeated larger armies despite being outnumbered
• What organizational structure did Genghis Khan implement in his army?


  He organized it into units of 10,000, 1,000, 100, and 10
• What was the consequence for a unit if one member deserted?


  The whole unit was massacred
• What was Genghis Khan's policy towards surrounding nations?


  Submit and be spared, resist and be destroyed
• How did Genghis Khan treat the religions of conquered peoples?


  He allowed them to keep their religion as long as it didn't oppose his rule
• How did the Mongol conquest of China differ from their conquest of Persia?


  The conquest of China was prolonged and focused on accommodation
• How long did the Mongol conquest of China last?

  Seventy years
• What was the Mongols' initial concern during their conquest of China?


  Destruction and plunder
• What change occurred in the Mongols' approach as they moved into southern China?


  They became more concerned with accommodating the local population
• What was the outcome of the Mongol conquest of China?


  It resulted in the unification of China
• How did the Mongols integrate into Chinese society?


  They made use of existing systems of administration and taxation
• What dynasty did the Mongols establish in China?

  The Yuan dynasty
• What improvements were made under the Yuan dynasty?


  Roads were improved, canals were built, and scholars and artists were patronized
• How long did Mongol rule in China last?


  About 100 years
• What factors contributed to the end of Mongol rule in China?

  Factionalism, the plague, and peasant rebellions
• How did the Mongol conquest of Persia differ from that of China?


  The conquest of Persia was more abrupt and violent
• What was the reaction of the Persians to the Mongol conquest?


  They were deeply disconcerted
• What was the scale of destruction during the Mongol conquest of Persia?


  It involved widespread pillage and massacre
• How many people were reported to have been killed during the sacking of Baghdad in 1258?


  Over 200,000 people
• How did the Mongols change after conquering Persia?


  They assimilated into Persian society and adopted Islam
• What was the difference in the end of Mongol rule in Persia compared to China?

  In Persia, the Mongols gradually assimilated into society
• What were the Mongols' tactics for expansion and conquest?


  • No guiding blueprint for empire
  • Conquered more land for resources
  • Organized army into units of 10,000, 1,000, 100, and 10
  • Incorporated conquered peoples into military units
  • Reputation for brutality to instill fear
• How did the Mongols rule over China and Persia differently?


  China:

  • Long and difficult conquest
  • Focused on accommodation and integration
  • Established the Yuan dynasty

  
  

  Persia:

  • Abrupt conquest
  • High levels of destruction
  • Assimilated into Persian society and adopted Islam