Notes #23: The Mongols in China Chapter 17 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Words Steppe: (n) flat, dry grassland Unify:
(v) to bring together as one Dominant: (n) ruling, governing, or controlling Nomadic: (n) moving from place to place Notes: I. II. III. IV. By A.D. 1200s, Chinese civilization had many achievements in government, technology, and the arts. Which group from the north were preparing to invade China? (p. 489) a. the Mongols, the dominant nomadic group in central Asia. Where did the Mongols come from? (p. 489) a. Mongolia How did the Mongols live? (p. 489) a. They lived in moveable tents called yurts and raised horses, sheep, and yaks, or long-haired oxen. b. Mongols were excellent horseback riders. In 1206 AD, what steps did Genghis Khan take to prepare his nation for conquest? (p. 490) a. Created a legal code b. Created and trained an army of 100,000 warriors. c. Organized warriors into units and placed skilled officers in charge. What happened in AD 1121? (p. 490) a. Mongols had taken control of Northern China. What effects did the Mongols have on the lands they conquered? (p. 492) a. The Mongols caused great damage but they also brought stability and peace to these lands. In AD 1260, who conquered all of China? (p. 492) a. Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan Which Chinese dynasty did Kublai Khan overthrow? (p. 493) a. Song Dynasty What was the name of the dynasty started by Kublai Khan? (p. 493) a. Yuan Circle True or False: Under Mongol rule, China reached the height of its wealth and power. (p. 494) Who was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China? (p. 494) a. Marco Polo How long did Marco Polo live in China? (p. 495) a. For about 16 years.
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Notes #23: The Mongols in China Chapter 17 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Words Steppe: (n) __________________________________________________________________________________ Unify: (v) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Dominant: (n) ______________________________________________________________________________ Nomadic: (n) ________________________________________________________________________________ Notes: I. II. III. IV. By A.D. 1200s, Chinese civilization had many achievements in government, technology, and the arts. Which group from the north were preparing to invade China? (p. 489) a. ____________________, the dominant nomadic group in ______________________. Where did the Mongols come from? (p. 489) a. ____________________ How did the Mongols live? (p. 489) a. They lived in moveable tents called ____________________ and raised horses, ____________________, and ____________________, or long-haired oxen. b. Mongols were excellent ____________________ riders. In 1206 AD, what steps did Genghis Khan take to prepare his nation for conquest? (p. 490) a. Created a____________________code. b. Created and trained an ____________________of 100,000 ____________________. c. Organized ____________________ into units and placed skilled ____________________ in charge. What happened in AD 1121? (p. 490) a. Mongols had taken control of ____________________ China. What effects did the Mongols have on the lands they conquered? (p. 492) a. The Mongols caused great ____________________ but they also brought ____________________and ____________________to these lands. In AD 1260, who conquered all of China? (p. 492) a. ________________________________________, the grandson of Genghis Khan Which Chinese dynasty did Kublai Khan overthrow? (p. 493) a. ____________________ Dynasty What was the name of the dynasty started by Kublai Khan? (p. 493) a. ___________________ Circle True or False: Under Mongol rule, China reached the height of its wealth and power. (p. 494) Who was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China? (p. 494) a. _________________ How long did Marco Polo live in China? (p. 495) a. _________________
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Homework Questions for The Mongols in China Due tomorrow 1) Which nomadic group invaded China in the 1200s? (p. 489) 2) Where did the Mongols come from? (p. 489) 3) If you were to visit the Mongolian steppes, what would you likely see? 4) Give 2 reasons why you think Genghis Khan may have been a good or poor leader. 5) What was the name of the dynasty founded by the grandson of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan? 6) Who was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China? (p. 494)
Homework Questions for The Mongols in China 1) 2) 3) 4) Which nomadic group invaded China in the 1200s? (p. 489) Where did the Mongols come from? (p. 489) If you were to visit the Mongolian steppes, what would you likely see? Give 2 reasons why you think Genghis Khan may have been a good or poor leader. 5) What was the name of the dynasty founded by the grandson of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan? 6) Who was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China? (p. 494)
Homework Questions for The Mongols in China 1) 2) 3) 4) Which nomadic group invaded China in the 1200s? (p. 489) Where did the Mongols come from? (p. 489) If you were to visit the Mongolian steppes, what would you likely see? Give 2 reasons why you think Genghis Khan may have been a good or poor leader. 5) What was the name of the dynasty founded by the grandson of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan? 6) Who was one of the most famous European travelers to reach China? (p. 494)
