SSWH4 - Analyze the importance of the Mongol empire between 450 CE and 1500 CE.
d. Analyze the spread of the Mongol Empire; include the role of Genghis Khan in developing the empire, the impact of the
Mongols on Russia, China and the West, the development of trade, and European observations through the writings of Marco
Polo.
Why were the Mongols important?
What You are Doing
With a partner, you will complete a web quest to research the Mongol Empire and the
importance of Genghis Khan. You will produce a printed document that contains several parts.
As you assemble these parts and put them in your document, you should check off the boxes
next to these items so you know they are complete.
What to Produce
Answers to the “To Do” tasks located throughout the web quest. Be on the
lookout for these, they look like this
 To Do #1
 To Do #2
Maps:
 A map of the Mongol Empire at its height.
 A map showing the four Khanates (kingdoms).
 A map showing the travel routes of Marco Polo.
Pictures of the following:
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Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Marco Polo
A Mongol warrior’s bow
A Mongol warrior attacking on horseback
Quotes:
 Two quotes from Genghis Khan and an explanation in your own words.
 Two quotes from Marco Polo, and an explanation in your own words.
Answers to the following key questions:
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How did geography contribute to the success of the Mongols?
Describe how Genghis Khan organized his military.
What factors led to the rise of the Mongols?
How did the Mongol Empire spread?
Why was Genghis Khan significant in developing the Mongol Empire?
How did the Mongol Empire impact Russia?
How did the Mongol Empire impact China?
How did the Mongol Empire impact the West?
How was it that a nomadic people like the Mongols were able to conquer more advance
civilizations?
 Why were the Mongols unable to defeat the Japanese?
 What were the positive impacts of the Mongol conquests?
 Why did the Mongol Empire fall?