Description
Genghis Kahn and the Mongols
The main goal of this lesson is for students to determine how the Mongols were able to create the largest empire in history
21 Slide PowerPoint Includes:
- A chart/timeline of different dynasties in China
- An informational chart with key terms such as Genghis Kahn, The Mongol Empire, and the Yuan Dynasty
- A Graphic on Mongol Warriors
- 3 maps on the Mongol Empire’s spread and its divisions 3 Video Links
- 3 Assessment Questions
- Activity Instructions
- Conclusion Question
For the activity, there are 3 options, each based on a 6 Document DBQ
- Activity Option 1: DBQ - Students answer the comprehension and analysis questions based on the documents
- Activity Option 2: Agree/Disagree Activity – Students examine 5 statements and decide whether they agree or disagree with the statement using details and evidence from the documents to support their response
- Activity Option 3: Scavenger Hunt Worksheet - Students complete 5 tasks by finding examples/evidence from the documents.
- Activity Option 4: Reasons for Expansion Organizer - Using the DBQ, students explain how each reason contributed to the expansion of the Mongol Empire
Keys/Examples are provided for each activity option!
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