The Mongols
The Mongols, renowned for their unparalleled conquests and expansive empire, stand as a formidable force in world history. Emerging from the steppes of Central Asia, they forged an empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, leaving an indelible mark on the regions they traversed. With their mastery of horsemanship and military strategy, the Mongols established one of the largest contiguous land empires in history. However, their legacy extends beyond mere conquest; their cultural, economic, and political influence profoundly shaped the societies they encountered, leaving a complex and enduring imprint on global history.
Questions
- How do you describe the Mughal Empire and how it was established?
- What are some of the factors that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
- With the death of the last Mughal emperor in 1707, how was Great Britain able to strengthen its presence in India?
- How is the Golden Horde important to the Mongol Empire?
- During World War II, the Japanese military code meant that it was an honor to do what?
- How did Ivan III break the power of the Golden Horde?
- Archduke Ferdinand was from which country?
- How was the Black Death spread?
- How was the Abbasid Caliphate broken up after 945?
- Why did the Soviets have the advantage at the Battle of Stalingrad?
- Which Venetian traveled to China during the time of Kublai Khan?
- What were kamikaze attacks?
- Who was Genghis Khan?
- Why were the French confident that they would win the war against the Vietminh?
- Which group was forced to go on the Long March?
- Why did the Germans want to control the Russian Caucasus?
- Why could the Soviet Union withstand the onslaught of Blitzkrieg? What factors helped the Soviets stave off defeat?
- Who was Kublai Khan?
- Where did the plague begin and how did it spread?
- What if Ghenghis Khan had not died? How do you think history would be different if he had lived?