China

I: BACKGROUND

History of The Mongol Empire

Timelines and maps of the Mongol Empire

National Geographic has a Web feature about Genghis Khan, with maps, timelines, photos and more.

"The Mongols in World History" from Asia for Educators at Columbia University is an excellent combination of timeline, exhibit, history and more.

Mongol history and chronology from ancient times

The Royal Alberta Museum has a virtual exhibit focusing on Genghis Khan and the Mongols, including a timeline.

History, timelines, maps and more are available in the "In Depth History of the Mongol Empire."

Wikipedia's article on the Mongol Empire has several good maps, a timeline, and links to a number of other articles on specific aspects of the empire's history..

Mongol Empire Maps

A map of the four khanates

Silk Road Seattle gives a number of useful maps for understanding the region.

A very nice map of the empire, showing the various military campaigns and the four khanates.

An animated map of the "Imperial History of the Middle East" from 3000 BCE to the 20th century, including the Mongol Empire and its successors.

The Electronic Cultural Atlas Initiative has a number of useful maps and map-like resources, including a video (.avi file) showing the expansion and contraction of the boundaries of 15 empires in the Silk Road region over 2000 years.

A video of the expansion of the Mongol Empire is also available.

Mongolia/Mongol Background Links

AllEmpires has an excellent page on the history of the Mongol Empire, along with maps, a chronology, and a wealth of information. Students are highly encouraged to read this page.

The Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center at Indiana University has a Mongolia page with a map, images, explanations and links to further resources:

“The Legacy of Genghis Khan: Courtly Art and Culture in Western Asia, 1256-1353” from the Los Angeles County Art Museum. An excellent site full of interesting visual art and commentary.

"The Life and Legacy of Chingis Khan," from the University of California, Berkeley, gives background information, links, and chronology.

"Mongolia: The Legacy of Chinggis Khan" from AsianArt.com, an online journal focusing on the arts of Asia.

The First Globalization Episode: The Creation of the Mongol Empire, or the Economics of Chinggis Khan, by Ronald Findlay and Mats Lundahl at Yale University, is a long and detailed look at the workings of the Mongol Empire. It is advanced, but very interesting and can be of use to students and teachers. Skim it and read relevant sections if time is limited.

"Genghis Khan and the Mongols" is a good overview of the subject, from the MacroHistory Web site.

A large bibliography of scholarly works on various aspects of the Mongol Empire and its history, suitable for advanced research.

A large collection of links and resources on the Mongol Empire, Mongolia and Mongol culture, compiled by a librarian at Courtenay Middle School in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada.

Links on Mongolia and the Mongol Empire, from the Alamo Community College in San Antonio, Texas

Asia Maps

Maps of Asia and China are available on this Asia maps page.

Historical Maps

Outline Maps

National Geographic's Xpeditions Atlas is an online generator of printable maps.

China's Internal Divisions. This map shows the borders of China's provinces, with a pronunciation guide.