Mongol invasion- the 13th century it covered most of Asia and eastern empire. Central Asia- empire expanded into Khwarizmian empire. West Asia- they conquered areas known as Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
East Asia- Genghis Khan and his soldiers entered China which forced Korea to become vassal through an invasion of Korea.
Europe- They invaded Kievan Rus' right after that they invaded Poland and Hungery. Over 3 years they destroyed major cities in Europe.
Military Units- Mongols were usually divided into certain groups like males from 40-60 years old and were in groups of 10, 100, 1000, 10000 Above all the units there was one called the elite gruoup.
Major Battles- Battle of Muhi battle between teh Mongol Empire and Hungary during the invasion. Took place in Muhi southwest of the Sajo River. After it nearly half of the Hungary area was destroyed. Battle of Bang Dang- third Mongol invasion took place at the Bang River. Was a battle between Dai Veit and invading army of the Yuan dynasty.
Siege of Baghdad Janurary 29 till Feburary 10, 1258. the Mongol under the command of Hulagu Khan intended to expand the ruling to the Mesopotamian. Instructed Hulahu to attack Baghdad if Caliph refused the mongol demands. Battle of Ain Jalut- Sep. 3 1260 between Mamluks and Mongols in south Galilee. Battle marked the high water point of the Mongol conquests. First time Mongol advance had been beaten in combat on the battlefield.
Key players- Prophet Muhammad, Sunni Muslims, Shia muslims. The death of Muhammad resulted in a question of who would be the Calpih. Sunni muslims wanted to elect a leader that would be most capable in leading them. The Shia muslims wanted to be directly passed on to the cousin Ali bin Abu Talib. to take the place.
Islam 10-14 century. Islam ranking the worlds second largest relgion has a monothesistic faith. Islam is a religion for all people from whatever race or background they might be. Islam there is only one god. It means complete obediance to Allah. The history of Islam concerns the islamic religion and its adherents known as muslims. Muslims and their religions have greatly impacted the politcal, econmic, and military history of the world especially the middle east.
Islam 945 Ad. Shi'ite group invaded Baghdad and a legitimate authority reverted to the Muslim Community. Al-Farabi the greatest faylafus lives in Baghdad.
Global Civilization- in the 13th century the global civilization was created by Islam for people with different ethnic groups.
Spread of Islam- the expansion of Islam grew rapidly after the death of Muhammad.
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