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Genghis Khan's Ruthless Army

In Genghis Khan's Ruthless Army, host Andrew Marr takes us to the early 13th Century. Genghis Khan’s army is in the midst of its ruthless military campaign to conquer land across Europe and Asia. As it attacks and takes over city after city, it adopts ideas and technology, which contribute to the army’s success in ruling such a large territory. After having conquered all that he could, Khan ushers in a period of prosperity and peace. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.

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Mongol Empire, modern day Asia
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A History of the World
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4:01
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Q: As Genghis Khan and his army took over groups and regions, what did they gain?
A: They gained ideas and technology. Genghis Khan adopted the Uyghur alphabet and war technology. This helped him conquer and unite more areas.

Q: How did Genghis Khan conquer the city of Bukhara?
A: He used firebombs.

Q: What is surprising about Genghis Khan’s legacy?
A: After a brutal conquest that killed many people, his reign was a time of peace and trade.

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