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Genghis Khan - Advanced

Genghis Khan was a conqueror born in about 1162 in northern

Mongolia. He was born Temϋjin. At that time, the people of Mongolia were
separated. Temϋjin’s father was the chief of one of the Mongol groups.
When Temϋjin was 9 years old, his father was killed by enemies from
another Mongol group, the Tatars. Temϋjin then became their tribe’s chief.
Though he was young, he won many followers.

Temϋjin gradually built up a large army. He used it to conquer

neighbouring groups, including the Tatars. He unified those groups into a single Mongol nation. In 1206
the people named him Genghis Khan, which means “universal ruler.”

Genghis Khan then set out to conquer

other lands. First he invaded northern China. In
less than 10 years he and his generals took over
most of China. Genghis Khan next conquered the
land that now makes up Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan. His generals raided Iran and Russia.
Mongols then controlled land from the China Sea
to the European part of Russia.

Genghis Khan began his last battle against

China in 1226. He died in 1227. He named his son,
Ögedei as his successor. Genghis Khan’s sons and grandsons expanded the Mongol Empire even more. His
grandson, Kublai Khan  would conquer all of China and establish the Yuan Dynasty. Genghis Khan once said,
"conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard."

Vocabularies Questions and activity

1. What was Genghis Khan’s name at birth?
2. Who killed Temϋjin’s father when he was 9?
Separated – cause to move or be apart, be divided
3. Which part of China did Genghis Khan invade first?
Conqueror – a ruler
4. Do you think Genghis Khan was a remarkable leader? Why?
Tribe – an ethnic group, race, nation, people 5. Create a Mongolian headdress.
Chief – leader of a group, people, clan or tribe
Establish – create, start, begin
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Genghis Khan - Intermediate
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Genghis Khan was born in 1162 in Mongolia. He was born Temϋjin. His father
was the chief of their tribe. When Temϋjin was 9 years old, his father was
killed by their enemy, the Tatars. Temϋjin then became their tribe’s chief.
Though he was young, he had many followers.

Temϋjin managed to create a large army. He then conquered

neighbouring tribes and unified them into a single Mongol nation. In 1206
the people named him Genghis Khan, which means “universal ruler.”

Genghis Khan then set out to conquer other lands.

First he invaded northern China. Next, he conquered the land that now makes up
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. His generals raided Iran and Russia. The Mongols
then controlled land from the China Sea to the European part of Russia.

Genghis Khan died in 1227. His son, Ögedei became his successor. Genghis
Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan  would conquer all of China and establish the Yuan
Dynasty. Genghis Khan once said, "conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is
dismounting and governing that is hard."

Vocabularies Questions and activity

1. What was Genghis Khan’s actual name?
Conquered – taking control of a nation or land 2. Who was the enemy of Temϋjin?
Unified - make or become unified 3. List the tribes he conquered.
4. Do you think Genghis Khan was an amazing man? Why?
Tribe – an ethnic group, race, nation, people
5. Create a Mongolian headdress.
Chief – leader of a group, people, clan or tribe
Establish – create, start, begin

Free paper hat templates

https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/paper-hats.html
Genghis Khan - Beginner

Genghis Khan was born in 1162 in Mongolia. He was born Temüjin. His

father was the chief of their tribe. When Temϋjin was 9 years old, his
father was killed by their enemy, the Tatars. Temϋjin then became their
tribe’s chief.
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Temϋjin managed to build up a large army. He conquered other tribes and they became a single
Mongol nation.

Genghis Khan then went to rule other lands.

First he invaded northern China. The Mongols then
ruled the lands from the China Sea to some parts of
Russia.

Genhis Khan died in 1227. Genghis Khan’s

grandson, Kublai Khan  started the Yuan Dynasty.

Questions & Activity

Vocabularies 1. What was Genghis Khan’s real name?
2. Who killed Temϋjin’s father?
Tribe – an ethnic group, race, nation, people 3. Do you think Genghis Khan was a great man?
Chief – leader of a group, people, clan or tribe Why?
Army - soldier 4. Create a Mongolian headdress.
Nation - country
Rule - control or govern

Free paper hat templates

https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/paper-
hats.html
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