New ReviewThe country of Mongolia brings to mind its epic past, including the famous Genghis Kahn. As seen in the video resource, the central Asian nation is still home to a nomadic culture, as about a third of its people live like the Mongols...

Did you know that in some parts of the world that glaciers can be grown? And that grown glaciers can be used to provide irrigation water? The narrator of a fascinating video reveals how growing glaciers can fight climate change. And...

International trade from 600 AD to 1450 AD resulted in the flourishing of post-classical civilizations, the expansion of Islam across many regions, and the transmission of rare materials and innovative ideas — not to mention the spread...

What do Vikings, missionaries, and Mongol hordes have to do with Russia? Find out in this short video that traces the history of the world's biggest country.

What place should Genghis Khan hold in history: vicious thirteenth century warlord, or cultural unifier who set the stage for the modern world? TED-Ed illuminates viewers with arguments behind both historical perspectives and provides...

While many may imagine the Mongols stereotypically as a barbarian and brutal people, Mr. Green invites his audiences to consider the complexity and impact of this once great empire. This episode covers the benefits, consequences, and...

Use this presentation to help explain the causes and effects of the Opium Wars. Each slide contains images and text intended to accompany a full lecture. Use one or two images to start a preliminary discussion prior to your lecture in...

The conquest of India in 1526 is the topic of this reading comprehension worksheet. Pupils will read the provided passage then answer 2 critical-thinking questions. Great for homework or for resource learners.

Introduce the Mongol Empire, its rulers, and major conquests. This easy-to-follow and brief slide show, highlights key events, timelines, and players of the Mongolian reign. Also, the concepts of the Asian steppe and nomadic life are...

A three-page homework assignment that won't drive your pupils bananas. First they analyze a Marco Polo quote related to horses as a key factor in Mongolian warfare. Then they read the provided passage outlining the life of Genghis Khan...

The first half of this presentation discusses three main Asian empires from 1200 - 1605 (Mongol, Ottoman, Mughal) and their attributes. The slides then progress into Chinese and Japanese cultures, religions, and inventions. This...

Looking for a way to supplement a unit on ancient China or world cultures? Look no further than this presentation, which combines rich information with entertaining pictures of Chinese artifacts. China's glorious dynasties provide a...

In this Asian history learning exercise, students respond to 17 questions that require them to identify historical figures from the continent and list biographical information about each of them.

In this Mongol Empire worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about Genghis Khan and then respond to 5 short answer questions about the selection.

In this thinking skills worksheet, students read a quote from Genghis Khan and then write what they think it means on the lines. Students also try to provide an example of how they can or do apply the quote to their own life.