Genghis Khan (1162-1227) was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. He is famous for his military campaigns, which resulted in some of the deadliest conflicts in human history but also connected East with West like never before.
Think of Genghis Khan as a skilled chess player on a global board. He strategically moved his pieces (armies) across vast distances, conquering lands (taking opponent's pieces), and expanding his influence (control over the board).
Kuriltai: A political and military council of ancient Mongol and Turkic chiefs and khans. Genghis Khan was declared leader at one such Kuriltai.
Tumen: A unit of 10,000 soldiers used in the Mongolian army under Genghis Khan.
Golden Horde: One of major divisions of Mongol Empire after death of Genghis Khan; it covered present day Russia.
Under Genghis Khan’s rule, what important feature characterized the governance of the Mongol Empire?
What religious policy characterized the rule of Genghis Khan during the Mongol Empire?
What strategy did Genghis Khan employ to expand his empire?
What impact did Genghis Khan's policy towards religion have on his empire?
How might the development of East Asia from 1200-1450 been altered if Genghis Khan had not united the Mongol tribes?
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