Genghis Khan

The grasslands of Central Asia are known as steppes. In ancient times the only people that lived there were pastoralists. These were nomadic people who survived by herding animals who fed on grass, the only plants that grew there. The land and harsh environment taught these nomadic people to be harsh and do what was necessary The people of this land were viewed as uncivilized and barbaric by settled people.

Analysis What role did Genghis Khan play in the rise of the Mongolian Empire between 1209 and 1227? Genghis Khan played a major role in the building and the strengthening of the Mongolian Empire between 1209 and 1227. Genghis Khan was motivated by what had happened to him as a young boy, the kidnapping of his mother and the fact that he was left behind by his very own tribe (Source A) and (Source F). Furthermore Genghis Khan built and maintained a strong empire through his cunning tactics and his ruthless army (Source A), (Source B), (Source C) and (Source D). Genghis Khan used a number of laws called the “Codes of Laws” that he passed in order to ensure happiness amongst his people and in turn earn their devotion to him (Source E).

In 1206, the title as Genghis Khan was rewarded to Temujin. “The greatness of the khan as a military leader was borne out not only by his conquests, but by the excellent organization, discipline, and maneuverability of his armies,” (Document 3). The Mongol Empire’s dominance rose because of strong leadership. “Genghis Khan set out to build an empire, he organized the Mongols into a powerful military machine, enforced

Mongolian clans were able to systematically manipulate surrounding cultures into submitting to them and then keeping them under their control by decimating any opposition and then pandering to their beliefs to further gain benefits to further their cause. Aside from their outside interactions moreover, their internal workings are a wonder to examine. Cultural norms in Mongolian society had men and women both maintaining and working toward the war machine or eventual empire([Doc 8]), with woman driving and maintaining the caravan while simultaneously the men were smithing weapons and constructing fastenings and vehicles to support the soldiers, and general

Chinggis Khan, also known as Temüjin, was the Mongol consolidator. He came from a family of low social class. He made peace with a powerful Mongol ruler, was a good diplomat, and was loyal when necessary, making his position strong. Temüjin ended up uniting the Mongol clans, and gets renamed, Chinggis Khan. His rules helped solidify the Mongols - tribes were broken apart and men were put into new army sections. Positions were not based off of tribes, but instead on talent and loyalty. Chinggis Khan founded a capital in Karakorum, where a lavish palace was built. His policies helped solidify the Mongols by making them stronger and less problematic. Chinggis Khan also conquered the Turkish people in Tibet, Persia, North China, and central Asia. Chinggis Khan was not an administrator, so he did not create a centralized government to administer the conquered lands.

Mongolians were thought of as lawless pirates of land, but they were strict about laws and civil duties. While husbands were away, fighting or hunting, a wife was to keep the house clean and prepared for anyone who might call and need food, rest, or drink. Drinking was limited, but not frowned upon. Adultery was punished with death and if a captured woman had a husband, no Mongol could enter a relationship with her, unless they killed her husband. Marriage was unrestricted and a man could marry any woman with the exception of his daughters, mother, and sisters

What if Genghis Khan did not create a strict law? If Genghis Khan did not create a law code so strict the peasants would not have eventually reformed or fought against him in favor of The New Economic Policy Lenin put forward. Communism would not have become the successful form of government Asia is under today,

Genghis Khan, or Temujin, as he was referred to in his early life, was born around 1167 into the pastoral nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols. Mongolian life was centered on several fragmented tribes that continuously fought each other, led by individual khans. “Temujin enjoyed years of successful conquest in these tribal wars” (Adler and Pouwels, 239-41). At the age of sixteen, Temujin married Borte, a woman from another tribe. “Temujin married Borte, cementing the alliance between the Konkirat tribe and his own.” ("Biography.com"). Temujin was greatly feared among the Mongols, as he was known for his ruthlessness, cunning, and his ferocity. “…by 1196 he had become powerful enough to assert personal control over all of the

In their role of empirical dominance throughout 13th century Eurasia, the Mongol’s were nomadic tribes of herders and raiders north of China, under the leadership of Genghis Khan. Born under the name Temujin, Genghis traits of charisma and reputation as a tactician won over his people’s support. Thus through the act of uniting groups of the steppe (region), he was crowned Khan of Khan in 1206. As quoted from Hugh Kennedy’s book Mongols, Huns and Viking's nomads at war” “the Mongols were triumphant in every major engagement fought up to ‘Ayan Jalut in 1260’ “. A crucial factor unique to this success was the nature of Mongol soldiers in which their life-styles demanded skills such as archery and horseback riding, which was also essential in

The Mongols barbarism led to a lot of death but also led to a better economy. A document explaining the experiences of women during the time of all the Mongol’s destruction would have been helpful. All that was said about them is that they had to watch the houses when their husbands left for

Beginning in 1209 and dissolving in 1368, the Mongol Empire is history’s largest contiguous land empire. Temüjin, who later earned the title of Genghis Khan, was known as the overlord of all Mongol dominions and it was his leadership that brought the Mongols out of the plains and into Eurasia, which it conquered with advanced archery skills and military techniques. I believe history should judge the Mongols positively because of their leadership and military successes, the aspects of Mongol society, and the cultural exchange the Mongols facilitated.

The Mongols were excellent in learning from obstacles, doing without, and making the best out of what was given with them. Their ingenious thought process led to them being one of the most successful empires of all time. Unlike no other empire of their time, their war-like way of life is what brought them to the top and is what they’ve left in history. The Mongolian empire was successful due to their vast understanding of characteristics needed in an empire, dealing with environmental setbacks, and makeshift

In spite the fact that Mongol living dictated that the men and women in the society share many of the duties of daily life, each also had more gender specific chores. When the men were not at war, they would make the necessary equipment for battle, and take care of the horses. The men of the tribe were also responsible for the hunting needs of the family. On the other hand, the women of the tribe were often responsible for driving the wagons, which contained all of the family’s belongings, when migrating from one location to the next. They also had the task of setting up and taking down the tents or yurts as they migrated along the steppe.

In the early 13th Century an impressive and terrifying force was spreading over half the known world. Atop the backs of horses the Mongols brought down large empires with their military conquest and innovative conquest. The Mongolians started their empire as a collection of nomadic tribes struggling for supremacy. Little did they know but major kingdoms across the world were about to experience a dark age. Over the course of the Mongolian conquest the innovation in war, commerce, and diplomatic circles would change the world forever. China, Western Europe, Russia, and the Middle East were all targets for the Mongolian Empire during their short time as an almost unstoppable force. Following great leaders ranging from Chinggis, Kublai, and Ogedei the story of the Mongolian empire is one of conquest and supremacy. The Mongolian Empire was an important culture that changed the face of the world.

The following report will discuss the leadership qualities of Borjigin Temüjin and the organizational culture of his people, the Mongols. Readers might be confused on who Borjigin Temüjin is, he was the man known today as Genghis Khan. This paper will illustrate how Temüjin’s ability to lead developed by exploring his beginnings and how through his exceptional leadership skills he went on to create the largest contiguous empire in history. The first part of the paper will concentrate on Mongol culture in the 12th century, Temüjin’s upbringing in that culture and how he changed it through the consolidation of the many Mongol tribes. The second part will discuss the rise of Borjigin Temüjin to the post of Genghis Khan and