05 Mongols, Muslim Empires, China, & Japan

Free Bell Ringer on Feudalism in Europe and Japan

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In a way that was very similar to European feudalism, feudal Japan was built around land, loyalty, and powerful military leaders. In Japan, regional lords called Daimyōs ruled territories, built castles, and commanded armies. Above them was the Shogun, a supreme military dictator who held actual power over the Emperor. Notable historical leaders included shoguns like Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199 CE) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616 CE), as well as powerful Daimyōs like Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582). European feudalism lasted roughly from 500 CE to 1500 CE, while Japanese feudalism spanned from around 1185 CE to 1868 CE. In both regions, peasant farmers worked the land under the protection of wealthy landowning lords. While European Lords depended on Knights for defense, Japanese Daimyōs relied on loyal Samurai Warriors.

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Free Bell Ringer: Genghis Khan

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Genghis Khan was a powerful leader who started the Mongol Empire in the early 1200s. He brought together many different tribes in Mongolia and trained his army to be fast and strong. Mongolians were nomads, meaning they moved around often and did not stay in permanent settlements. The Mongolians mastered mobile combat on horseback. With effective battle plans and skilled horsemen, Genghis Khan led his warriors to conquer large areas of Asia, including parts of China, the Middle East, and even Europe. Genghis Khan made sure his empire was well-organized and allowed people to keep their own religions and customs, as long as they obeyed his rules. After Genghis Khan died, his grandsons took over the empire and divided it into four parts called khanates. These smaller sections were ruled by different family members, but they didn’t always get along. Over time, the leaders began to fight each other and lost control of the people they had conquered. New leaders and armies rose up and took back their lands. Slowly, the massive Mongol Empire fell apart and disappeared.

Here is a FREE BELL RINGER you can use in class on the topic! 

Free BELL RINGER The Mongol Empire

Free Reading Guide Worksheet on the Ottoman Empire

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The Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and most powerful empires in history, lasting over 600 years! It started in the late 1200s and included parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The empire was important because it connected many different cultures and helped trade and ideas move between the East and West. Its capital city, Istanbul (once called Constantinople), was a center of learning, art, and culture. The Ottomans also created massive palaces and made big contributions to science, medicine, and law. 

Here is a FREE READING GUIDE WORKSHEET that you can use in class on the topic!

FREE WORKSHEET: The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

Mongols, Muslim Empires, China, & Japan

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When you teach World History, often times, after covering the Renaissance, the Reformation, and other issues, it is hard to find a good lesson to cover the Muslim powers of the Middle East and the Asian empires of China and Japan. This lesson is here to help! This lesson will equip you to cover these vital aspects for your World History class. 

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