The Life of Genghis Khan

Homework Assignment for Module 14 The Life of Genghis

PLEASE USE THE LINKED VIDEOS AND ATTACHED FILES AS SOURCES TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxPar0BcMo

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxoBfbhoEmo

In about 500 words, answer the following questions with specific information from both sources under consideration.

What are the similarities between the Secret History of the Mongols and the movie Mongol? What are some differences? What is your response to the life story being presented in these sources? Discuss two areas of overlap and two areas of divergence. Be specific.

How would you compare the John Green episode with the material in the Strayer/Nelson textbook on the Mongols? Identify two areas of overlap and two areas of divergence, and be specific.

How does having 4 different materials: a primary document (The Secret History), a feature film, a Crash Course episode and a textbook chapter enhance your understanding of the Mongol period in world history? Be specific. How does it confuse the matter to have a variety of sources to engage with?

What do you think are the most important things a college student should know about the Mongols in World History?