World History: The Mongols Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the rise of the Mongol Empire, their remarkable conquests, and their lasting impact on Eurasia.

We’ll examine how the Mongols created the largest contiguous empire in history, how they facilitated trade and cultural diffusion through the Pax Mongolica, and how their rule shaped regions from China to Russia and the Middle East.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Origins of the Mongols on the steppe and their mobility as warriors

Unification under Genghis Khan and conquests across Eurasia

The Pax Mongolica: peaceful trade, cultural diffusion, and spread of goods and disease

Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty

Mongol invasions and destruction in Baghdad, Anatolia, and Southwest Asia

Russian tribute state, cultural isolation, and the rise of Moscow

Decline of the Mongol Empire and the rise of successor states

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze how the Mongols built and administered their empire, and evaluate the positive and negative impacts of their rule on the regions they conquered.

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