Introduction to 2.2
Arguably the most important historical thing to happen in the Global Tapestry (1200-1450) is the rise and fall of the Mongols. This group came from the middle of nowhere and rose to be the largest contiguous empire in the history of the planet. The Mongols affect nearly everything that happens historically in this period, both positively and negatively. One thing is for sure, the Mongols transform Afro-Eurasia permanently. Below, is the story of the most unlikely conquerors in history: The Mongols.
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Learning Objectives:
B. Explain the process of state building and decline in Eurasia over time.
C. Explain how the expansion of empires influenced trade and communication over time.
D. Explain the significance of the Mongol Empire in larger patterns of continuity and change
Themes:
B. GOV (Government)
C. ECN (Economics)
D. CDI (Culture)
Skills:
3.B: Identify the evidence used in a source to support an argument.
*SAQ
* LEQ: Changes & Continuities Over Time (CCOT)
B. GOV
Explain the process of state building and decline in Eurasia over time.
Historical Development
Empires collapsed in different regions of the world and in some areas were replaced by new imperial states, including the Mongol khanates.
C. ECN
Explain how the expansion of empires influenced trade and communication over time.
Historical Development
The expansion of empires—including the Mongols—facilitated Afro-Eurasian trade and communication as new people were drawn into their conquerors’ economies and trade networks.
D. CDI
Explain the significance of the Mongol Empire in larger patterns of continuity and change
Historical Development
Interregional contacts and conflicts between states and empires, including the Mongols, encouraged significant technological and cultural transfers.
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