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The nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols and the rise of Temujin (Genghis Khan) (ACDSEH014)

Elaborations
  • describing the nomadic nature of Mongol life and the rise of Temujin (Genghis Khan) who united all Mongol tribes in 1206 AD (CE)
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Social history,  Lifestyles,  Late Middle Ages,  Mongolian history,  Nomadism,  High Middle Ages,  Political power

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