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**media type="custom" key="6110569" Introducing Ancient China ** Chinese civilizations began along the Yellow River Valley around 12000-10000 BCE As population increased the chinese started making kingdoms that were ruled by dynasties. Dynasties were a line of rulers that were all related The first dynasty that had written records of it was the Shang dynasty. But scientists believe there was an even earlier dynasty called the Xia. The rulers got there right to rule through something called the Mandate of Heaven. The Mandate of Heaven was basically a belief that God has chosen this person to rule because he thought he was worthy. Therefore the ruler had all power. He could command someone to be executed on the spot and no one would question him. Rebellion justifies the end of the ruler. media type="custom" key="5804927" width="222" height="153"  Through cunning diplomacy, spiritual mission, and brute force, Genghis Khan unified the incompatible Mongols and then set out east and west to swiftly conquer vast parts of Asia. The Mongol army swept down on cities and villages, taking anything as booty or victims. By 1280, Mongol rule stretched from China's Yellow Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, a total of 12 million square miles. Among the descendants of Genghis Khan, the most well-known is his grandson, Kublai Khan, admired for his enlightened rule and famous for his opulent lifestyle. During its brief existence, the Mongol Empire was responsible for an estimated 30 to 40 million deaths Random Khan Facts when Khan was first born it is said he had a blood clot in his hand which meant he was destined to become a leader. > > > > ** Taoism- ** Is " the way". It is much like budhism and cunfucianism but the beliefs are slightly different. Taoism ha no God it just believes in following the flow of the universe and not fighting back. About 5 million people follow taoism and they are centered in Asia. The creator of Taoism is Loa Tze. He lived around the same time as confucious. Taoism believe they should respect family and ancestors. They should not commit murder or adultry they shouldn't drink or lie. The Yin Yang symbol is very important. It is 2 forces of nature that are different that are harmonizing with one another. A jouney of a thousand miles doesnt begin without the first step. This means dont be afraid to start something but finish it if you do. >  > Confucianism-   is founded by confucious. He believed that society would be perfect as long as it is well behaved. He believed you should be respectful and considerate without raging emotions. Go with nature and feel the energy of the universe. He thought that family was very important and that children should always respect adults. His writings are only found in historical books poems rituals and sayings. About 5 million people practice confucianism. Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in always getting up when we do. this means if you fail at something dont whine but try again and dont give up. > Great leaders of Modern China > The first was a man named Sun Yatsen he is basically the founder of the republic of China. He led a rebellion against the Quing In 1911. He was then made leader or the United provinces of China by some rebels at Nanjing. > > > The next man is called Chiang Kai Shek. He was Sun's man with military affairs. But when Sun died he took over and started a huge war. which he got whooped in. > > > Mao Zedong is next in line he was the one that brought china together after the War. He was a communist who was little known until he dig the Long March. He then gathered all the poor people like peasants and brought them to fight the nationalists armies. > > > Last is Deng Xiopeng he was also a communist he was with Mao in the long March. He didnt gain much political power till Mao died and thats when he modernized china and made the economy go threw the roof. > > > > > > In just 25 years, the Mongols conquered more lands and people than the Romans had in over 400 years.
 * Genghis Khan ** His real name was Timujin but after uniting much of the tribes in mongolia he became known as Khan or "king". He made sure his army was the best equipped in every way from tactics to weapons they were the best. Genghis was not satisfied with just the Mongolians he went and captured and took over other nomadic roamers. These people became loyal to him and started increasing his wealth. This also increased his army size which he used to take over Russia, Islam, and some Slavic people's land. After this he had enough soldiers to take over all of that continent, which he did, he had the largest amount of land ever from that time. But having such a large empire the people broke up into independent nations. Khan brought plenty of welath and prosperity. FACTS As a child, Genghis Khan feared dogs and cried easily. His half brother picked on him and bossed him around. It was these humiliating circumstances – which also included slavery, hunger and kidnapping – that inspired his long climb to power. Anyone who dared to challenge him was slaughtered usually.The ones that surrendered were usually turned into slaves or added into his army. Genghis' best weaopn and his tool was the sword. Genghis had the best tactics of any army at the time and won almost every battle. Ghengis Khan was using modern army tactics He had Squads of 10 100 1000 10000. he could conquer anyone with these elite troops of brutal soldiers.
 * Genghis Khan's empire was the largest ever established, extending from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan, with over 700 tribes and cities under his rule.