History / Year 8 / Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Curriculum content descriptions

The consequences of the Mongol expansion, including its impact on life in China during and after the Mongol conquest and contributions to European knowledge and trade routesĀ  (ACDSEH079)

Elaborations
  • explaining the role of the Mongols in forging connections between Europe and Asia through conquest, settlement and trade (for example, the use of paper money and coinage; the growing number of European merchants travelling to China)
  • examining life in China before, during and after the Mongol conquest
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Imperialism,  International trade,  Indian history,  Chinese history,  Middle East history,  Mongolian history

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