Seventh graders complete computer based research to complete a travel brochure that highlights an Asian civilization.

Describes the achievements of the Mongol Empire and of the Chinese, the importance of the Silk Road in transmitting ideas and inventions, the Mongols' two attempts to conquer Japan, the sacking of Baghdad, and how the Black Plague...

This site from Friesian.com provides a history of the Mongol Khans starting with Genghis Khan.

Discussion of the reasons for the success of the Mongol armies.

Coverage of many aspects of Mongol history, from A.D. 1000-1500, including conquests and important figures in Mongol history

WebQuest will answer the essential questions: What areas did the Mongols conquer? and What was their impact on these areas. The Task, Process, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion are provided. Some external links may no longer work in...

This texted based article focuses on the Mongol invasions into China during the 13th century. Encyclopedia article is from Wikipedia.

Article provides a general look at the Mongolian nomads as well as biographies of several famous Mongol leaders. Informational and interesting from the University of Calgary.

This detailed text based article focuses on the Mongol invasions of Europe throughout the 13th century. A small interactive map shows the expansion of the Mongolian empire and its conquests into Europe.

Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.

Detailed essay of the Mongol invasions across Eurasia.

This infographic maps the empires of history including the British Empire, the Mongol Empire, the Russian Empire, the Spanish Empire, the Umayyad Caliphate, the Portuguese Empire, the Achaemenid Empire (First Persian Empire), the Ottoman...

A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.

See this map of the Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, of which the Great Khanate made up the territory of Yuan Dynasty.

Describes how Baghdad grew into a place of scholarship during the Golden Age of Islam. The Caliph, Abdullah Al Ma'moun, brought many foreign scholars to translate books by renowned thinkers and philosophers for Baghdad's House of Wisdom....

Discover interesting facts about Genghis Khan, one of the world's greatest conquerors.

The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...

The story of Genghis Khan's life, his military conquests, and the ingenious strategies he used to overcome his enemies.

Kids learn about the biography of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire who conquered China and much of Asia on this site.

Timeline of Turkish relations with Abbasids.

Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.

This article utilizes the descriptions of Marco Polo to highlight a battle between the great Khan and a rival.

A description of the ethnic groups in Moldova, the religions, and the people through history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the history of Azerbaijan which has been influenced by its location on historic trade routes and its vast petroleum reserves. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.