Chingis Khan

Paper Summary:

The paper describes the life of Chingis Khan who rose from the steppes of Eurasia to lead the Mongol Empire. The paper examines this ruler's reasons for battling the Chin Dynasty in China and theories behind his decisions to expand his territory. It considers whether Khan was truly as 'bloodthirsty' as he is stereotyped to be in history books. Finally, the paper examines other contributions that Khan made to the Mongol Empire.

From the Paper:

"The Mongols succeeded in their first and subsequent battles with the Chin, and as Chingis' armies continued to win their battles, the Mongol territory grew (Life 2002). Birthright did not determine leadership within the Mongol clans, "strength alone determined who became leader in the next generation" (Life 2002). Therefore, Chingis Khan became ruler of all Mongols "through his strength, ingenuity, and determination", and his 'great principle' of rewarding loyalty and punishing treachery ensured his control over his growing empire (Life 2002)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• The Life and Legacy of Chingis Khan. 2002. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved March 15 2006 from:http://ias.berkeley.edu/orias/lessonplans/ChingisKhan.htm

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