Tuesday, Jan. 17

GLOBAL I:

Today the class will begin the process at looking at the Mongol Empire. Just a reminder that tomorrow the students need to turn in their projects. By the end of the period the students should be able to answer these questions:

Who started the Mongol Empire?

Genghis Khan started what empire?

What allowed the Mongols to conquer such a large area?

List 3 places that were part of the Mongol Empire.

What is tribute as used by the Mongols?

What term is used for the payments that conquered peoples had to make to the Mongols?

Define Pax Mongolia.

What term is used for the period of peace following the Mongol conquest?

List 2 travelers and traders during the Mongol Empire.

What person brought knowledge of China back to Europe during the Mongol Empire?

Why was Marco Polo important?

GLOBAL II:

Today the class will be going over the unit exam that they did last Thursday and Friday.