World History: China & the Mongols Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore how the Mongols rose to power, expanded across Asia, and ruled over China during the Yuan Dynasty.

We’ll examine how Genghis Khan unified the Mongol tribes, the military strategies that helped build the largest contiguous empire in history, and how his grandson Kublai Khan governed China while preserving Mongol identity. You'll also learn how the Pax Mongolica promoted trade and cultural exchange across Eurasia.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Nomadic life and kinship on the Central Asian steppe

Genghis Khan’s rise and military conquests

Reasons for Mongol success: leadership, tactics, and terror

Division into khanates and the Pax Mongolica

Kublai Khan’s rule in China and the founding of the Yuan Dynasty

Foreign visitors like Marco Polo and increased Silk Road trade

Decline of Mongol rule and the rise of the Ming Dynasty

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will explain how the Mongols built and ruled a vast empire, analyze the effects of their conquest of China, and evaluate the legacy of Mongol governance and trade.

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