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Video #1
Battle Tactics
As seen in the video, the battle tactics of the Mongols were quite effective. Often the Mongols would perform a feint and regroup to slaughter the enemies. These tactics and battle plans were well thought through and made the Mongols as deadly as they were.

Were the Mongols ever defeated in battle?

Video #2
A Strong Leader
Temujin, after uniting all of Mongolia through conquest, was named Genghis Khan. Knowing that the Chinese would never let a powerful leader be so close to them, he decided to take the fight to them first. He crossed a desert, and invaded China.

What does "Genghis Khan" mean?

Video #3
Adaptation
The Mongols, while reinforced by the mercenaries they encountered, could not penetrate the Chinese capitol of Beijing. So instead, they made camp outside of the walls and stopped all supplies from getting inside of the city. They learned for themselves how to construct and use catapults and battering rams and feasted on the supplies that attempted to get into the city.

How did the Mongols get a hold of the schematics for the catapults and battering rams?

Video #4
Taken Risks
Laying siege on the starving city of Beijing seemed to be an easy feat at first, however the Chinese had much more advanced war technology. They shot bombs filled with oil, chemicals, and metal at the Mongolian troops. Despite the risks, Genghis Khan sent his troops toward the wall and soon took the city.

Why did a silk shirt worn by all of the Mongolians assist in stopping damage from arrows?

Video #5
Vengeance
After successfully establishing a permanent capitol at Karakorum, Genghis Khan attempted to establish a trade route with the west. However, soon after he had sent his ambassador, he received a package containing the same ambassador's head. Enraged, Genghis Khan sent an army of 200,000 strong to penetrate the west, and see how far they could get until they were stopped. They were not stopped, and Genghis Khan's empire grew to that of twice the size of the Roman Empire.

Why were the Mongolians met with very little resistance?

Video #6
Mortal
Although Genghis tried to find the elixir of eternal life by contacting a Daoist monk, he never did aquire the elixir, and he died due to bad health, leaving Ogedei as the great Khan.