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Explore the fascinating rise and fall of the Mongol Empire with this 16-page, content-rich history workbook tailored for Year 8 students. This chapter offers a structured and student-friendly approach to understanding the Mongol expansion across Asia, focusing on key figures like Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, military strategies, societal impacts, and the legacy of the Yuan dynasty in China.

This printable PDF includes high-quality worksheets designed to build key historical skills such as evaluating sources, recognising different perspectives, and drawing conclusions. Teachers will appreciate the scaffolded tasks, varied activity types, and cross-topic links that deepen student understanding and encourage historical thinking.

Topics Covered:

Lifestyle comparison: Chinese vs Mongolian society before conquest
Genghis Khan: Word portrait & leadership traits
Mongol warfare: Light vs heavy cavalry, tactics & survival
Yuan dynasty: Governance, cultural blending, and achievements
Role of women and cultural contributions at court
Decline of Mongol rule and internal disunity
Pax Mongolica and legacy of trade, innovation, and multiculturalism
Recognising perspectives in primary sources
Final crossword and reflection tasks
What’s Included:
✔ 16-page professionally formatted PDF
✔ Venn diagrams, short answers, extended responses, and visual tasks
✔ Final reflection & critical thinking activities
✔ One-page crossword review
✔ Suitable for in-class use, homework, or revision

Perfect for term-long planning or individual lesson support. This chapter is part of a full curriculum-aligned series, designed to ease your planning load while making history truly meaningful for students.

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