EAST 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Genghis Khan, Pax Mongolica, Alchemy
7 May 2017
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Pax mongolica china in the 13th century world. First formula recorded in next form 1044. Development of catapults: naval technology, song is constantly trying to innovate and keep up with the north, shortly after the mongol conquest, gunpowder spreads to the west. Mongols and 12th century china: rise of the mongols, conquered most of eurasia, first time a group of outsiders conquer china, group of self sufficient nomads, tribal, non unified, Gengshi/ chingis khan 1167- 1227: the mean temperature dropped, cooler temperatures, less grass, has to find other pastures, united by one man genghis khan, attain his status at a young age. 1206, assumed leader of all the tribes. Succeeded by his son after he died: organized for war. All men participated in hunts and battles. Women stayed and took care of flocks could ride horses and did not foot bind. Kept people united under a ruler: 1264 divided into 4 quadrants, kublai khan 1214-1294.
