Genghis Khan was raised around tribal violence, had no formal education, and still managed to defeat every enemy who he faced until he was under control of all Eurasia. Overcoming great odds like his family being shunned by his clan or being captured by rival tribes grew him up to be the great success in life that he was. Known to kill all leadership threats there was, and unite nomadic tribes Khan kept many people loyal. Genghis Khan in the making of the modern world explains the life and accomplishments
World’s Largest Empire Edmund Burke III also describes how Genghis Khan “created an empire that stretched from Korea to eastern Europe… [which] controlled a territory of close to 7 million square miles, making it the largest empire in world history” (73). State Approx. Year Approx. size in square miles Roman empire 100 C.E. 1,698,400 Arab Muslim empire 750 C.E. 4,246,000 Sung empire (China) 1000 C.E. 1,158,000 Mongol empire 1250 C.E. 6,948,000 Inca empire (Andes Mts.) 1500 C.E. 772,000 Continental
The Conquests of Genghis Khan Mongolian Army leader, Genghis Khan, killed around forty million people by the end of his campaign (Andrews). He is described by many historians as a ruthless and savage killer, however, he was also a cunning General, leader, and diplomat. The Khan was an incredibly innovative individual during the time of his reign that stormed Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe until his death at the age of sixty-five (Smitha). Genghis Khan and the Mongolian army had
under the leadership of a prominent Chinese military figure named Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan, also known as Temuchin or Chinggis Khan, changed the way China was conducted as whole by uniting the different Mongolian tribes. Khan’s legacy in China was well known for conquering other Chinese territories by cruel and ruthless military tactics. There is even a modern day film, Mongol: The Rise of the Genghis Khan, that portrays Genghis Khan and the Mongols actions during the 12th and 13th century. While
now called Genghis Khan in 1206 A.D. Genghis Khan we were taught meant Universal Ruler. This might have been for the huge empire he had. The Mongols had the largest land empire with most of Asia and part of Europe. The empire measured 24,000,000 square kilometers. The highest point of their land empire which was reached by the year of 1279. The way they did this was by fighting and conquered new lands. The Mongols were skilled fighters and had great military force with Genghis Khan as one of the
imperialism power is the ability to control over people and their country. When it comes to trade, it is very important because the empire needs resources it can’t acquire by itself. (Merriam-webster.com) The Geographical location of an Empire was very important, this was because it affected the trading in the region, meaning other countries in need of trade had to go through that Empire’s region as a result trading for them became difficult because they would have their resources taken from that Empire
hegemony-- was ... extraordinarily pluralistic and tolerant during its rise to preeminence…. But here’s the catch.... tolerance eventually hit a tipping point, triggering conflict, hatred, and violence.” This thesis was expressed in multiple ways throughout the book, exemplifying the accuracy of it through the rise and fall of the Persians, Romans, Chinese, and the Mongols. The Persian Empire was the first hyperpower in history, governing
and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the temporarily appointed Weimar Republic lead Germany into over a decade of economic, political, and social turmoil, resulting in major inflation, where money became more useful as kindling than to buy good and/or services. Eventually came Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazis, who presented an inspiring message of restoring Germany and gaining power to extents above pre-World War I. After becoming Chancellor, Adolf Hitler