University of California
The Mongol Empire
Scholars review eight sources to learn about the impact of the Mongol Empire and their leaders, such as Genghis Khan. Academics learn how the Mongols destroyed states but also increased connections with the rest of the world. To finish,...
Curated OER
On the Road with Marco Polo: Marco Polo in China
Students investigate who the Mongols were and where their empire was located. They research Kublai Khan and the region he ruled. They study the major products of 13th Century China.
Curated OER
Imperial China: Qin to Ming Dynasties
Looking for a way to supplement a unit on ancient China or world cultures? Look no further than this presentation, which combines rich information with entertaining pictures of Chinese artifacts. China's glorious dynasties provide a...
Curated OER
The Mongol Empire
In this Mongol Empire worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to read the noted section in their textbook and record details about Kublai Khan and Mongol rule.
Curated OER
How Shall We Rule China? Role Play
Eleventh graders analyze what relationship the Mongols established with the Chinese, how the Mongols governed, from what political center and what their policies were toward land use in China.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educators: The Mongols in World History
Coverage of many aspects of Mongol history, from A.D. 1000-1500, including conquests and important figures in Mongol history
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Marco Polo: The Glories of Kinsay
Actual text of Marco Polo that describes "The Glories of Kinsay."
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: The Imperial Era: Mongolian Interlude
Read about the interlude of Mongol rule in China with Kublai Khan establishing the Yuan dynasty. This introduced vast cultural changes in China.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Kublai Khan in Battle, 1287
This article utilizes the descriptions of Marco Polo to highlight a battle between the great Khan and a rival.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Marco Polo
A brief account of the voyages and travels undertaken by Marco Polo who was one of the first Europeans to travel from Italy across Asia to China.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Mongols
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.
The History Cat
The History Cat: World History: The Mongol Empire
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...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Marco Polo Travels in China
Good overview of Marco Polo and his travels in China.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Biography: Marco Polo
On this website, investigate the explorer Marco Polo. Learn about his journeys to China to meet emperor Kublai Khan.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Kublai Khan Rules China:1215 1294
This site gives an in depth biography of Kublai Khan, the once ruler of China and leader of the Mongols.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Kublai Khan
A webpage investigating the biography of Kublai Khan who was the leader of the Mongols who became emperor of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.