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WJEC GCSE Genghis Khan c.1162–c.1227: a case study in medieval imperialism
On-screen non-examination assessment: 3 hours 20% of qualification 80 marks
Unit 2: An in-depth study on European and/or World history
The purpose of this unit is to provide an understanding of an issue in European and/or world history in depth via the study of historical sources and interpretations.
Centres can choose one of the three periods of study: medieval, early modern or modern, not repeating a period of study studied in Unit 1 or 3. Centres will choose one of two options within the period.
Learners will study one of six historical topics to undertake an in-depth study that will provide them with an understanding of an issue in European and/or world history. They will then undertake a historical enquiry based on their selected historical topic.
Learners should be able demonstrate skills of analysis and evaluation when engaging with sources that relate to the selected historical topic and historical interpretations that encompass contrasting views of events and people.
Learners should also be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of the following historical concepts in the context of their chosen historical topic:
- continuity and change
- similarity and difference
- significance and impact
- cause and consequence.
Medieval
Genghis Khan c.1162–c.1227: a case study in medieval imperialism
In this topic learners will gain knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
2.1.1 Temujin’s rise to power
2.1.2 Creating the Mongol state
2.1.3 The Mongol invasion of China
2.1.4 Mongol attacks on central Asia
2.1.5 The death and legacy of Genghis Khan.
Content and Amplification
Background: Mongol geography and society
Learners should be aware of:
- the influence of geography on the Mongol tribes, such as the difficulties of terrain and climate and the Mongols’ reliance on trade with neighbours
- key features of Mongol society, such as their military tactics and religion.
2.1.1 Temujin’s rise to power
- The importance of Temujin’s family background, including:
- the murder of his father by the Tatars
- his life in exile with his mother, Hö'elün
- How Temujin became sole ruler of the Mongols, including:
- the conflict with his rivals Jamukha and Ong Khan
- the defeat of the Naiman tribe and the Tatars.
2.1.2 Creating the Mongol state
- How the Mongol state was established, including:
- the Kurultai of Burkhan Khaldun
- the keshig, the royal court and the role and significance of Börte
- The impact of Genghis Khan’s social revolution, including:
- the military decimal system
- yassa, the oral law code.
2.1.3 The Mongol invasion of China
- The importance of the weakness of China, including:
- the division of China between rival dynasties
- the submission of Emperor Xianzong
- How the Mongols took control of China, including:
- the wars against Western Xia
- the war against the Jin dynasty.
2.1.4 Mongol attacks on central Asia
- The importance of the weaknesses of the Khwarazmia Empire, including:
- opposition to Shah Muhammad II
- Mongol control of Silk Road trade
- The impact of Mongol attacks on the Khwarazmian Empire, including:
- the sacking of Bukhara and Samarkand
- the human cost of the campaign.
2.1.5 The death and legacy of Genghis Khan
- The significance of Genghis Khan’s immediate legacy, including:
- peaceful transition of power to Ögodei, his chosen successor, following his death in 1227
- the Mongol Empire as a strong imperial state with an effective military
- The controversies of how Genghis Khan has been remembered, including:
- the extent of the destruction he caused
- the peace, stability, tolerance and diversity he brought to the peoples within his empire.
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