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Mongol Khan (13th century)
The ruler of the vast Mongol Empire was the Khan.
History
Grades 1 – 12
Keywords
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Questions
- Where did King Béla IV flee during the Mongol invasion?
- What did King Béla IV do after the Mongol invasion?
- What was the relationship between Ögedei Khan and Genghis Khan?
- Who was the great khan at the time of the European invasion?
- What is the (possible) meaning of expression 'Genghis'?
- Which European traveller visited Kublai Khan's empire?
- Is it true that at one time the Mongols ruled China too?
- Is it true that Mongols were nomadic people?
- Which title did Mongol rulers wear?
- Who was appointed leader of the European invasion?
- In which century did Genghis Khan lead the Mongol invasion?
- Who founded the Mongol Empire?
- Which type of soldiers made the Mongol army successful?
- On which continent was the homeland of the Mongols located?
Scenes
Yurt of the Great Khan
- khan
- seat of the Khan - It was located opposite the entrance.
- women's side
- men's side - This was the side for guests too.
- pillar
- weapon rack
- arrows
- swords
- bow
- saddle
- saddle rack
- bodyguard
- hearth
- carpet
- table
- metal pots
- latticework
- felt cover
- chest
- storage
Mongol Khan
Structure of the yurt
- entrance
- roof ring
- smoke hole
- roof beams
- latticework
First wife of the khan
Narration
Genghis (Chinggis) Khan was the ruler of the Mongol Empire, which was essentially established when he was elected Great Khan in 1206. By the early 13th century the vast empire of one of the greatest conquerors of all time extended from China to Europe. Being a Great Khan (or Khagan), he was an autocratic leader who was thought to have divine power.
Mongols were nomads and, like his people, Genghis Khan lived in a yurt, which is a traditional portable tent. Of course, his yurt was larger and more decorated than those of his subjects.
He had several wives, the first, highest ranking wife being Börte. Her place in the yurt was on her husband's left, following tradition. Of their nine children, Ögedei became the successor after the death of the Great Khan in 1227.