Aim: How did Genghis Khan use terror as a weapon?

Do Now: Read the Genghis Khan quote below- what is your interpretation of this quote?

“I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a

punishment like me upon you.”- Genghis Khan

Vocabulary

• Terror: Extreme fear- the use of such fear to intimidate people

• Terrorism: The use of violence for political purpose

Activity #1On your own…Quotes from Genghis Kahn• What do these quotes tell

you about the leadership of Genghis Khan?

Activity #2

With your partner…• Each of you should do 2 documents and share

answers– Answer in complete sentences and share your

findings with your group mates

Summary

• How did Genghis Khan use terror as a weapon– Use the documents to back up your answer• Example: As seen in document 1, Genghi Khan….