Genghis Khan Timeline

Jerusalem Become Isreals Capital

Jan 1, 1010

The majority of the temples are in Jerusalem. To the jewish people Jerusalem is the most holy city. On this date this city was officially made the capital of israel (Government, Politics, & War).

Zhou Dynasty

Jan 1, 1122

the Zhou Dynasty as the longest of any other Chinese dynasties. They had many inventions and acomplishments as well. they invented the compass kite and even discovered magnetism. (Art & Culture).

Egypt Advances

Jan 1, 1150

Egypt is advanced for its time. the invention of the chair is made during this time. People will never have to sit on the florre again (Daily Life & Health).

Temujin Is Born

Jan 1, 1162

Temujin is born in Deluun Boldog. Little records exist of Temujin's younger years. What is know is Temujins name comes from a Tatar cheiftain's name whom that his father had recently captured. As legends go Temujin was born with a blood clot in his hands and according to Mongolian folklore this meant that he was destined for great things. (Genghis Khan: The Early Years)

Ramses III dies

Jan 1, 1163

Ramses III is the last of a great chain of rulers. When he dies it is the end of a great dynasty. He as the last of a great new kingdom of rulers (Government, Politics, & War)

Temujin's Father Dies

Jan 1, 1171

When Temujin's father is poisoned, Temujin assumes the role as cheif as his father before him had. The tribe did not beleive a young boy, Temujin being nine years old at the time could run a tribe. Temujin, his mother, and three brothers provided little service to the tribe and were banished forcing them to live in poverty. (Genghis Khan: The Early Years)

Temujin Kills His Half Brother

Jan 1, 1172

This mark in history starts Temujin's rein of terror. In a hunting argument Temujin kills his half brother in anger for always stealing whatever he caught. Temujin is marked a warrior. (Genghis Khan: The Early Years)

Temujin Rescues His Wife

Jan 1, 1187

Thanks to Temujin's father, Temujin now has to gather hundreds of mongolian in support to rescue his wife. The mongols were nomadic tribes and were well divided among Mongolia. This was Temujin's first act of leadership, one of many, soon he will own an empire. (Genghis Khan. biography)

Temujin Marries His Wife

Jan 1, 1187

Temujin marries his ife Borte not out of love but for the simple purpose of creating the alliance with the Oniggirat Tribe. His wife was later taken by a Merkit Tribe. She was taken as revenge because previously Temujin's father stole a Merkit wife. (Genghis Khan: The Early Years)

Trojan War

Jan 1, 1194

war waged between the greeks and the city of Troy. famous books like the lliad relate to this war. the outcome being Greeks winning with the complete destruction of Rome (Government, Politics, & War)

Judaism Spreads

Jan 1, 1200

The Religion of Judaism is rapidly spreading over the continent of Asia. Judaism is established in Palestien. This is a major checkpoint for the groth of Judaism (Religion & Philosophy)

Temujin is Named Genghis Khan

Jan 1, 1206

Temujin showed signs of greatness at birth and proved himself, and therefore named genghis Khan. Genghis Khan translates to universal leader. This is the greatest honor one can be given. He soon will obtain the greatest army known in history. He unites the Mongols to create the greatest empre know to history. (Genghis Khan. biography)

Genghis Khan Embarks On His First War

Jan 1, 1209

Genghis Khan embarks on his first of many wars. Khan's skills in the art of war out weigh anyone else's of his time. His army is far more organized than that of his enemy, making for easy conquering. Genghis's army laed his army towards the Xi Xia in china defeating them with easy (Genghis Khan. biography)

Genghis Storms Across Central Asia

Jan 1, 1218

One after another Genghis takes Asia creating the largest empire ever known to the ancient world. From the Sea of Japan to the Caspian Sea Genghis owned it all. Genghis was relentless he killed anyone who didnt join the army. The Mongols most powerful weapon was fear. The Mongols spread rumors and often over exagerated their grusomness so people would surrender to them on the spot, but they still were a grusome bunch. (Genghis Khan's Death and the Continuation of The Empire)

Genghis Khan's Final Battle

Jan 1, 1227

Khan's army assimilates and commits their final attack. The attack on the Xi XIa. unfortunatly Khan died just before he could set out on the attack of the Xi Xia but in his honor Khan's army crushed them completing his empire. In the end Genghis Khan created an empire double that of anyone before him. (Genghis Khan's Death and the Continuation of the Empire)

Genghis Khan Dies

Aug 18, 1227

The reason of Genghis khan's death is unknown to this day. Some beleive injuries from a prevous years hunt got to him. He fell off his horse and never healed right. Others believe he died of respiratory failure. The burial site of Genghis Khan remains a mystery. Legend says that for the people who attended his funeral were sworn to keep the secret of his grave site or they were to be killed. (Genghis Khan biography)