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Genghis Khan was born in the year 1162 on May 31st. His name at birth was Temujin. He was born in Deluun Boldog. He was born to his parents Yesugei (father) and Hoelun (mother). (biography.com)
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After his father is poisoned by the Tatar tribe, Temujin's tribe didn't want him to become leader, so they tried to force his family into a refugee state. (Life in Genghis Khan's Mongolia)
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After Temujin's father's death, Temujin was the rightful leader of his tribe. There was much dispute, whether the leadership would go to his relatives so Temujin killed his half brother, Bekhter, to confirm his position. (history.com)
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Influenza or "the flu" began to break out and was authenticated in Europe during the 1170s. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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Early horse races are recorded in Enlgand. This became very popular entertainment and is still popular today. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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In 1187, Temujin married his first wife, Borte. She was from a different tribe and the marriage between the two united the tribes. When Khan was emperor, Borte was one of his most trusted advisors. (Life in Geghis Khan's Mongolia) (biography.com)
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In South America, the second era of the Mayan Civilization began. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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In 1204, the city of Amsterdam was founded in Holland. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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After many important military victories, many Mongolian tribes decided to rename Temujin. They named his Genghis Khan, meaning universal ruler. This name had political and spiritual meaning, and was thought of as Monge Koko Tengri's representative on earth. Monge Koko Tengri was the most important Mongolian god, whose name meant Eternal Blue Sky. (biography.com)
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As the new leader of the Mongolians, Genghis Khan needed laws. He created the Great Yasa to set a foundation for Mongolian laws. (Life in Genghis Khan's Mongolia)
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Genghis Khan initiated his first war with a different empire in 1209. He declared war against the Xi Xia empire in China. (history.com)
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In 1215, Genghis Khan defeated the Zhongdu tribe with a unique battle technique. He burnt down all the fields and killed all the livestock so they enemy soldiers had nothing to eat. (Chinghis Khan and the Mongol Empire)
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Shah Muhammad, in response to Genhis Khan's peace offer, sends Khan a severed Mongolian head. Genghis Khan vowes revenge and declares war on Muhammad's tribe. (Chinghis Khan and the Mongol Empire)
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In Europe, animals are begininng to be domesticated in zoos, one example was giraffes. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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In Spain, cotton begins to be mnufactured. Cotton has many uses, primarily in clothing. (The Encyclopedia of World Biography)
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Genghis Khan died on August 18th in the year 1227. His exact cause of death is unknown but it was probably from injuries in battle. (biography.com)
