The Trial of Genghis Khan

Introduction

Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. However, to this the Mongols and their legacy continue to inspire controversy.

Were Genghis Khan and the members of the Mongol ruling family civilized promoters of culture and trade, connecting East to West? Or were they bloodthirsty marauders, destroyers of cities, and slayers of the innocent?

Now, you will decide this issue as Genghis Khan goes on trial before "The Court of History!"

The Indictment

Genghis Khan and his descendants have been indicted as guilty of crimes against humanity and as uncivilized conquerors and rulers in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Case Summary

Temujin, more commonly known as Chenghis Khan was the leader of the Mongol Empire. He led the Mongols to conquer the largest contiguous land empire in history, and according to many, he left only destruction in his path. According to Ibn Battuta, the Mongols destroyed everything they came through, whether it was a great monument, a flourishing city, or an entire culture.

After the death of Genghis Khan in 1227, his empire was ruled by his son Ogedei. When Ogedei died, the Mongol empire split into four sections: the Yuan dynasty under Kublai Khan, the Golden Horde under Batu, the Chagatai Khanate under Chagatai, and the Il-Khanate of Persia under Hulegu.

Genghis Khan and his descendants have been indicted as guilty of crimes against humanity and as uncivilized conquerors and rulers in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Three Counts:

Crimes Against Humanity

In order to prove crimes against humanity, a prosecution must establish the following:
(1) particularly odious offences in that they constitute a serious attack on human dignity or grave humiliation or a degradation of human beings.

Excessive Brutality

In order to prove excessive brutality, a prosecution must establish the following:
(1) an unnecessary amount of violence and savagery beyond what in comparison to previous and future empires .

Persecution

In order to prove persecution, a prosecution must establish the following:
(1) severe discrimination that results in the denial or infringement of fundamental rights of a specific group of people, particularly minorities, often because of religion, language, ethnicity or culture.

Friday 10th - Introduction to the Mongols

Monday 13th - Introduction to the Trial procedure; start researching characters

Tuesday 14th - Complete Biographys and start on interactions with Mongols

Friday 17th - Finish interactions with Mongols

Monday 20th - Depositions day 1 and narrative writing

Tuesday 21st - Depositions day 2 and narrative writing

Friday 24th - Complete the charges against Genghis Khan

Tuesday 28th - Prosecution and Defense meetings and discussion of the arguments, run through of procedure

Friday 31st - Final witness preparation, rehearse opening and closing arguments

Tuesday 4th April - The Trial

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The Trial of Genghis Khan

Introduction

The Indictment

Genghis Khan and his descendants have been indicted as guilty of crimes against humanity and as uncivilized conquerors and rulers in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Case Summary

Three Counts:

Crimes Against Humanity

In order to prove crimes against humanity, a prosecution must establish the following:

(1) particularly odious offences in that they constitute a serious attack on human dignity or grave humiliation or a degradation of human beings.

Excessive Brutality

In order to prove excessive brutality, a prosecution must establish the following:

(1) an unnecessary amount of violence and savagery beyond what in comparison to previous and future empires .

Persecution

In order to prove persecution, a prosecution must establish the following:

(1) severe discrimination that results in the denial or infringement of fundamental rights of a specific group of people, particularly minorities, often because of religion, language, ethnicity or culture.