Instructional Video

The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire

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Temujin, aka Chinggis Khan, united the many Mongol tribes to create the largest contiguous empire in history. A short video details Temujin's many accomplishments and the impact his traders had on the rest of Europe and Asia.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members post a large world map and create an overlay of the area once part of the Mongol Empire
  • Bring in examples of gold brocade and Blue Willow pottery for class members to examine
  •  Divide the class into groups, assign each one of the links in the "Dig Deeper" section to research, and have them report their findings to the class
Classroom Considerations
  • The resource points out the difficulties in researching Mongol history due to the many languages used across the empire
Pros
  • Included is a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion question
Cons
  • None