Timeline Map: The Mongol Empire (1215)

Timeline Map: The Mongol Empire

By Patrick Lindstrand

Go to the Discovery Education page.

Go to the Timeline Map Tab.​

Move the timeline marker to the year 1215.​ The map is titled "The Rise of Genghis Khan, 1215".

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What physical feature lies in the Early Mongol Lands?

Multiple Choice

What dynasty lies between the Song and the Early Mongol Lands?

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Jin Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

Click on the magnifying glass above the city. Read the text box that pops up.

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

Find Karakorum on your map.

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Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the city of Karakorum?

• It was the site of Temujin's death

• It is the Mongol capital

• It is where Temujin's father died

Fill in the Blank

Analyze the image and message. Where was Genghis Khan looking to send his military?

Read the text that pops up.

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Find Zhong​du on your map.

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Multiple Choice

List the reasons Genghis Khan attacked the Jin Dynasty.

• Desire for the Jin Dynasty's wealth

• Wanting control of the Silk Road trade routes

• Anger at Jin Dynasty's challenge against him

• all options are correct

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Today, Zhongdu is known as...