LESSON 10.11 Inquiry: How did the Mongolian armies conquer and control societies?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain how the Mongolian armies conquered and controlled foreign societies and how they influenced each other. Before you begin Access the Inquiry rubric in the digital documents section of the Resources panel to guide you in completing this task at your level. At the end of the inquiry task, you can use this rubric to self-assess.
Inquiry steps Step 1: Questioning and researching
Mongolian armies swept across most of Asia and bordered eastern Europe. Some modern ethnic borders still reflect this boundary. Research what modern-day countries in eastern Europe came under the control of the Mongolians and whether there are any cultural ties to this time. Step 2: Using historical sources Use SOURCES1 and 2 to consider the different form of warfare Mongolian soldiers were using compared to what Europeans would have been familiar with, and likewise the tactics or weapons Europeans had which Mongolians would not have encountered before. What challenges may this have posed for both sides?
SOURCE2 This illustration is from the Chronicum Pictum , made in the mid 1300s. On the left Mongols have several women captive while on the right a woman has just been rescued by the Hungarian soldiers.
SOURCE1 This illustration shows Mongolian and Hungarian warriors fighting for control of a bridge over the Saho River.
Step 3: Historical perspectives and interpretations Consider the Mongolian Empire’s influence on other societies. Many Christian kingdoms were afraid of invasion — why do you think they were concerned? What steps might they have taken to reduce the
chance of this happening? Step 4: Communicating
Draft a letter from the king of a region bordering Mongolian territory. You must convince the Mongolians not to attack while not becoming their subject or using up all of your resources. Consider what you have learned or investigated in the rest of this inquiry task. Complete your self-assessment using the Inquiry rubric or access the 10.11 exercise set to complete it online.
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