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Geography (Start)
Mongolia is known for its steppes. It is a very mountainous region. It is landlocked between Russia and China. The closet point to any ocean is 960 kilometers away. Northern Mongolia is very seismically active. The picture attached is a map of Asia, where Mongolia is located. Mongolian Geography -
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Government (The Huns)
Mongolian GovernmentThe Huns were a group of nomadic people, who may have stimulated the Great Migration. The Huns terrerized, pillaged, and destroyed much of Asia and Europe from the 3rd to 5th centeries. They had a technological advantage over the other warriers of their time, because of their use of stirrup. The picture is cartoon depiction of the Huns, who would wear furs to stay warm for their nomadic ways. The Huns (Atilla) -
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Government (The Hsiung-Nu)
Durring the Han dynasty, the Hsiung-Nu were nomadic horse tribes. They were a very dominant tribe and thretoned the rule of the Han dynasty in China. They caused war and were very destructive... The attached photo depicts the horsemen, they were very effective in warfare. -
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Culture (traditional values)
Mongolian CultureHourses have always been a big part in the Mongolian way of life as well as in the arts. Mongolians are know to be very kind and hospitable. They hold the arts in high respect. *picture is of a hourse because they use hourses. -
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Culture (housing)
Mongolian CultureYurts have been around in Mongolian history sence before the time of Genghis Kahn. They are still a popular housing choice in Mongolia to this day, and have spread throughout the world. Genghis Kahn has even been described as "the leader of all people who live in felt tents."
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Geography (lake)
mongolian geographyOne of the clearest lakes in the world, Lake Hovsgol has the nickname "Dark Blue Pearl of Mongolia". Mongolia's largest fresh water lake is 125 km long and plunges to over 250 m. Due to its size the water is very cold, and remains ice-covered until well into June. -
Nov 13, 700
Culture (customs and superstitions)
Mongolian CultureMongolians traditionally were afraid of misfortunes and believe in a variety of good and bad omens. Misfortune could possibly be attracted by talking about negative things, or by someone who is often talked about. Before going out at night, young children's foreheads are sometimes painted with charcoal or soot in order to deceive evil spirits.
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Nov 13, 1000
Science and Technology (Agriculture)
The Mongols were rainfall farmers, meaning they would wait for the spring and it to rain and then they would plant their seeds and harvest, they mainly lived of animals and wild plants. The picture is of a place were they discovered ancient farm tools. -
Nov 12, 1206
Government (Genghis Khan)
Genghis Khan was proclaimed ruler of all Mongols in 1206. Durring his rule and the rule of his decendents, the Mongolian empire grew rapidly and thrived for many years. They invaded land in all directions. Eventually though, the storng empire began to fall apart.
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Nov 12, 1207
Economics (Trade, Silk Road)
The Silk Road was the main trade route in Asia. Extending 4,000 miles across central Asia and Europe. The Mongols were consindered the rulers of the road because they protected the merchants. The Mongols would send diplomats across the road. And if a merchant were attacked they would pay him with tax money. -
Nov 8, 1221
Economics (ancient)
Gengis Khan made coins, and at his death in 1227 he authorized paper money. That currency was backed by silver and silk. Money in Mongolia didn't last long due to many changes in rule. -
Nov 12, 1222
Religon (Islam)
Islam could very well be listed as the fastest growing religion in the world today. Estimates of its followers (Muslims) range from a conservative 800 million to 1.5 billion worldwide (year 2,000).historians date the arrival of Islam to Mongolia to between 1222 and 1254 -
Nov 12, 1227
Government (Ogedei Kahn)
Ogedei Kahn expanded the Mongol Empire to the become the largest in wolrd history. He was the third son of Genghis Kahn. He was heavily wounded in one of the wars and lost on the battlefield.
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Nov 12, 1230
Culture (Mongol nomadic way of life)
Mongolian nomadic culture was started/created by the people of the steppes.They developed a way of life that was constantly on the move, which has affected the culture of Mongolia today.
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Nov 13, 1300
Science and Technology (Horses)
The Mongols were a effective war machine because of their mounted archers. Some historians call the mounted archers the best unit ever because of their mobility, and range of their attack. They could attack from close or a distance, and would decimate foot soldiers in one torrent of arrows. -
Nov 13, 1350
Science and Technology (Catapults and Chemical Warfare)
The Mongols used siege machines when taking over citys, the would use things like catapults and trebuchets. They would use the catapult to launch plauged bodies over walls to infect the city that way it was easier to take over. -
Nov 8, 1405
Science and Technology (Weapons)
Mongol Empire utilized the swiftness and strength of the horses to their advantage. At a young age, boys trained with the horses by hunting and herding with them. Horse's were a part of war, but also apart of agriculture. -
Religion (Christianity)
mongolian realigoinThe universe (originally good, now fallen, and awaiting its divine judgment and restoration) is created and sustained by the Triune God, who has revealed himself in nature, humanity, conscience, Scripture, and supremely through the Incarnation. this is what they said is christianity in one sentence. -
Religion (Tengrism)
The Mongol's had many religions, one of which was Tengri. Tengri belived in many gods. Tengrinism has two parts, peace, and war. That is what made the Mongols compassionate, but brutal war machines. -
Geography (mountains)
mongolian geographyThe highest is the Altai Mountains, which stretch across the western and the southwestern regions of the country on a northwest-to-southeast axis -
Geography(climate)
mongolian geographyMongolia is high, cold, and dry. It has an extreme continental climate with long, cold winters and short summers, during which most precipitation falls -
Religion (Buddism)
According to the Origins of Dharma in the Hor Regions by the great Mongolian scholar Lobsang Tamdrin, Buddhism came to the Hor region in three waves. they believed in buddah which was a single god. A Buddhist seeks refuge in the Buddha because it was he who discovered the path of deliverance
