Krystian Masiewicz

2/17/14

F-Band

H.W. #5

1.Identify: Genghis Khan, Pax Mongolia

Genghis Khan is the title of the universal ruler of the Mongol clans. Temujin, who was the
Genghis Khan around 1200 led the Mongols in conquering much of Asia. The Pax Mongolia is a
period of time from the mid 1200s to the mid-1300s, when the Mongols imposed stability and
law and order across most of Eurasia.
2.Why were the Mongols so successful in battle?
The Mongols were successful in battle because they were organized, following the model of the
Chinese military. The warriors were put into huge groups of 1,000 and then later grouped into
smaller groups of 100, and 10. They also had a great Genghis Khan who was an extremely smart
strategist. He also terrified certain towns and cities into surrendering.
3. How did the Mongol Empire promote trade and cultural exchange?
The Mongol Empire promoted trade and cultural exchange in one very specific way. During the
Pax Mongolia, a period of time in which there was stability, law and order, the Mongols
guaranteed safe passage. Travelers, people with trade caravans and even missionaries now could
move from one end of the empire to another without having to worry about being attacked. This
led to trade between Asia and Europe being extremely active. Along with trade goods, many
ideas like gunpowder traveled around Europe. Many invention came to Europe from China
during that period.