Several Christian crusades to reclaim Jerusalem took place prior to and during the time of the Mongol Khans. During this time, Europeans’ increased contacts with other cultures resulted in increased demand for East Asian goods and technology. In western Africa, Sundiata Kieta formed the Malian Empire in 1235 and eventually brought the rule of Mansa Musa. The fall of Baghdad, considered the academic center of the Muslim world, came at the hands of Mongols and is often viewed as the start of the decline of the Golden Age of Islam. In the 1200s, the Mongol presence was dominant on the Eurasian continent. Global connections during the thirteenth-century featured both continuity and significant changes. Marco Polo’s world intersected with several cultures during the Middle Ages. The module is “high expectations” and may also be applicable to high school instructors and students.Įstimated module length: two hours and forty minutes
However, the content and pedagogical activities in the module are applicable to middle school teachers throughout the nation who are responsible for instructional activities encompassing thirteenth-century China, the Mongols, and Eurasian and global trade. This module was developed for a seventh-grade world history and geography course in Tennessee. It is particularly applicable to Tennessee standard 7:06-"Summarize the effects of the Mongolian empires on the Silk Roads, including the importance of Marco Polo’s travels on the spread of Chinese technology and Eurasian trade”-and to other Tennessee state seventh-grade history and geography standards as well.
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