The Rise Of The Mongols

Mongols: The Rise of Genghis Khan is a historical war film directed and produced by Sergei Bodrov. It features Temüjin’s adolescence life before he came to be known as the legendary conqueror Genghis Khan. The film is set in the fourteenth century Mongolia, narrated from Temüjin’s perspective and focuses on the untold history of the mongols. The opening scene begins with young Temüjin taken to the Merkits by his father to choose a wife. Perplexed with the decision on which bride to choose, Temüjin picks Borte, a girl who was brave enough to show her interest by confidently stating, “ You should Chose me”. Blown away by her assurance Temüjin decides on Borte to be his future bride. This

•    Discuss the changes and continuities in the Silk Road trading network from 600 BCE – 1450

The Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan was a uniquely mobile yet centralizing force. They changed Asia’s circulatory system in a number of ways: Methods of getting resources were diverted, routine and technologies for traveling were developed, and the idea of boundaries of countries started to form. Therefore, the Mongol Empire altered Asia from a traditional world to a modern world.

The Han Dynasty developed the Silk Road, which allowed them to connect with the Roman Empire. The Chinese knew how to make silk; the Roman’s wanted the silk, but did not know how to make it. Thus, the Silk Road was a 4,000-mile long network of trade routes that connected China to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Trade resembled a chain, with each trader and a segment of the trade route representing a link in the chain. Travel along the Silk Road was dangerous. Eventually, the roads became extremely hazardous and risky when bandits acquired the expertise of manufacturing Chinese gunpowder. Sailors learned to navigate alternate avenues by utilizing the sea that was safer and faster than the Silk Road. Subsequently, due to Rome desiring the silk made in China, the Silk Road connected the two robust, although distinctive powers.

During the time 600-1450 CE, the Silk Road was just starting to develop. Trade between inner Eurasia and outer Eurasia induced the influential trade system. Inner Eurasia being located in the north and outer Eurasia located in the south. Both

The Mongol empire is known as one of the most powerful and comprehensive land empires in history. Emerging from Genghis Khan’s unification of Mongolia’s nomadic tribes, the transcontinental empire quickly expanded along with its reputation through both violent and peaceful conquest. Ruling with a strong sense of justice and an immense religious tolerance, Mongol leaders welcomed and sometimes forced nations into their dominion with anticipation of creating a universal global culture. It is a common stereotype of the thirteenth-century Mongols to be barbaric warlords, but the empire could not have sustained itself for as long as it did simply through brute force. Whether it is due to their advanced mobility, political competence, military prowess,

The Silk Road was an exchange system the joined the East toward the West on the Eurasian mainland. This exchange included both overland and oceanic courses. The focal Asian kingdoms and people groups turned into the nexus point for quite a bit of this exchange which kept going from the third century B.C.E. to the fifteenth century C.E. Numerous items and other social expressions moved along the Silk Road and diffused among different kingdoms along it. In separating and isolating the examples of connection that happened along the Silk Road from 200 B.C.E. to 1450 C.E., one can infer that progressions and coherencies in these associations included items exchanged (changes in particular items and sway, congruity in extravagance products),

Founded and ruled by Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire, became known as the largest contiguous empire in history because it 's land stretched throughout Southeast Asia and to Eastern Europe. Established in the 13th century in 1206 CE, the empire grew rapidly connecting most of Eurasia establishing trade routes and passing ideologies through 14 million square miles. Genghis Khan was instrumental to the formation of the empire bringing the rest of the world under “one sward”. It was Khan’s genius mind and manners that persuaded tribes to unite and have total victorious power when it came to war tactics. The Mongol invasions consisted of deadly battles and strategies used to conquer most of Asia between 1200-1300 CE. Finally, it wasn’t until the death of Khan that the empire really took a turn and began expanding at an exponential rate. The Great Khan position was passed through family members that contributed to the growth of the empire in Eurasia.

Established in 200 BCE, the Silk Road was a very prominent influence on the trade and the spread of ideas throughout Eurasia. Its original purpose was to link faraway lands and make trade a more accessible and important part of society, and while it served that purpose, it also had many other drastic effects on the societies and cultures of the involved lands. During the period 200 BCE - 1450 CE, the order of social structures and gender roles fluctuated, while the concept of the social construct remained unchanged in most societies. Culturally, religious customs and beliefs continued to play a prominent role throughout the region, but many traditions and values of different religions were influenced and altered due to their exposure to foreign cultures along the Silk Road.

Historically, Mongols supplemented their economy by trade and raiding. Although they never developed a merchant class, they sustained themselves by trading livestock and fur for manufactured goods, and other items on The Silk Road. The nomadic lifestyle hindered their ability to be self sufficient agriculturally and settlement wise, forcing the Mongols to create strong and reliable relationships with their neighbors. Therefore, the Mongols participated in trade networks, including the Silk Road. This tranquil, safe, and prosperous period of trade under the Mongols is known as the Pax Mongolica(Abu-Lughod). Under Mongol rule, the Silk Road saw the establishment of more routes than ever before. The routes served as a benefit to those who were conquered since they were able to participate in trade with more ease and security. Consequently, the Mongol’s role in the expansion of trade can also be seen as detrimental due to their spreading of the Black Plague. Mongol armies and traders were responsible for carrying the plague from Central Asia where

In 1200 a Mongol leader by the name of Temujin rose to power. Under his rule the Mongol Empire flourished and conquered many enemies and occupied a large amount of land. Throughout his reign the Mongols continued to be a major power house.

The Silk Road’s Influence on China The Silk Road, an ancient trade route, contributed profoundly to the cultural exchange between Western Asia, Europe, and China. As people traversed with each other, they conveyed their beliefs, ideas, and inventions. Civilizations among Rome, India, Persia, and China traded their knowledge from the second century BC to the fifteenth century AD. Buddhism, Islam, and Nestorianism were cultural treasures that were bestowed upon Ancient China via the Silk Road.

The Silk Road, established during the Han Dynasty of China, is a well-known 5,000-mile long trade route between East Asia and the West. In chapter four of Art: A Brief History, we learn that the Silk Road links China and Rome together with a trade route. The route targeted horses for trade, metals and other food goods as well as luxurious silk in exchange for gold. During this time, the trade for silk had been kept a secret for many years.

The rise of the Mongol Empire can be attributed to a famous emperor, Genghis Khan. He led his armies through the Great Wall of China and crushed the Jin Dynasty. “In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries the Mongols were far from more barbarous than their neighboring tribes. For this reason Genghis Khan, as the cultivated Chinese put it, was nothing more nor less than a barbarian. However, this barbarian possessed a number of qualities that enabled him to become one of the greatest conquerors in the history of the word” (Hartog p.139). Unfortunately, he has a sudden death in 1227 while in the war against the Xia Dynasty. Before his passing Genghis ordered his second son, Ogedei Khan, as his inheritor to split his empire into four khanates between his children and grandchildren to complete his invasion. Many years pass after Genghis Khan died, and several Mongol leaders attempted to continue the mission of the Great Khan. It isn’t until his grandson Kublai Khan, succeeded in creating a more powerful domain during his establishment of the Yuan Dynasty

The patterns and effects of interactions amongst societies and regions around the Silk Road in Asia is a result of the growth of trade in Asian history. The effects of war, diplomacy and trade in history of Asia will be analyzed in detail in the paper too as significant historical events in the region.The Silk Road is a worldwide known trade route of early Asian civilization. “Silk Road” was initially coined to give a description of the most crucial and dynamic epitome of economic activities in the world. Silk Road was the greatest trade route that linked East Asia to Europe and to Africa. Silk Road played a critical role during its