Unit 3-B APWH Timeline - Maggie Weber

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Nov 19, 1260

    C.E The Political Conquests and Invasions of the Mongols THESIS: The Mongols continued to invade numerous different countries throughout decades, however changed leaders as Genghis Khan and his descendants took power and captured Western Europe.

    THESIS: The Mongols continued to invade numerous different countries, like China and Turkey throughout decades, however changed leaders as Genghis Khan and his descendants, like Ogedei and Hulegu, took power and captured Western Europe.
  • Nov 20, 1206

    C.E Becoming Gengis Khan

    Temujin took the name Genghis Khan and had great ambition for his future. The Mongol state was then founded and Genghis Khan continued to create an army and plan his conquests.
  • Nov 20, 1215

    C.E Invasions of North China

    The Mongol army first invaded North China and during this first conquest Genghis Khan and his army were able to capture Bejing. He continued to invade China over many years.
  • Nov 20, 1219

    C.E Invasion of Khwarezm Empire

    Gengis Khan led his men through the Khwarezm Empire after being provoked by Muhammad Shan. The Mongol army continued to be led by Genghis Khan at this time.
  • Nov 20, 1226

    C.E Conquest of China

    Genghis Khan completed the conquest of China with an army of 180,000 warriors. This invasion was lead by Genghis Khan himself and he and the Mongol army countinued to move through Europe.
  • Aug 20, 1227

    C.E New Leader

    Genghis Khan died after being injured in a minor battle months earlier. His youngest son, Ogedei was then elected the Grand Khan and continued to lead the invasions through Western Europe.
  • Nov 20, 1234

    C.E Conquest of South China

    The conquest of South China began from the Mongol and under the leadership of Ogedei and Kubilai Khan. The Mongol army was on marches for over 30 years, until 1279, fighting battles in Chinese cities. The leader in this invasion changed from earlier leaders dominating China.
  • Nov 20, 1236

    C.E Russia Invasion

    After the death of Genghis Khan, one of his grandsons, Batu and his army began an invasion on Russia. This is a leadership shift between Genghis Khan and his descendants that changed overtime.
  • Nov 20, 1240

    C.E Conquest of Hungry

    The Mongols were led by their ambition in the pillage of the Hungarians. The people in Hungry were terrified because Western Europe was being invaded quickly. This invasion through Hungry continued to be led by Khan's descendants.
  • Nov 20, 1253

    C.E Domination over Seljuk Turks

    The army of the Mongols were victorious over the Seljuk Turks. This invasion, along with others, opened the door for the Mongols and continued to allow takeover by them in Western Europe.
  • Nov 20, 1258

    C.E Baghdad Destruction

    Hulegu, one of Genghis Khan's grandsons was the ruler of the Ilkhan portions of the Mongol state. He lead the capture and destruction of Baghdad and continued to lead part of the Mongol army.