Learning Exercise
The Mongols in World History
A sophisticated web site on the history and impact of the Mongols. Separate pages deal with such topics as the nature of... see more
Exercise
After reading the materials in the above named sections, write a 5-7 page paper answering the following questions about the Mongols. There is no need to seek other outside resources to complete this project.
1. Who are the Mongols and why are they stereotyped as barbarians?
2. Describe the lifestyle of the Mongol people.
3. Who was Genghis Khan? Describe the political and military role he played in expanding Mongol power and influence in Asia.
4. Describe the contributions and influences the Mongols left on China and Asia.
5. Were the Mongols barbarians? Explain your answer.
Disciplines
- Humanities / History / Area Studies / Asia
- Humanities / History / Area Studies / Asia / Central Asia