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GROOVE TIME According to The Prince (published in 1532 and written by Niccolo Machiavelli), it is philosophized that “the ends justify the means.” What does this mean from a political standpoint? Do you think this is right? Why or why not? If you are not familiar with The Prince or Machiavelli, you may use your phones for quick research!

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GROOVE TIMEAccording to The Prince (published in

1532 and written by Niccolo Machiavelli), it is philosophized that “the ends justify the means.”What does this mean from a political

standpoint?Do you think this is right? Why or why

not?If you are not familiar with The Prince or

Machiavelli, you may use your phones for quick research!

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THE MONGOLSOctober 14, 2013

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WHERE AND WHENPastoral nomads in Asia

Originated in Gobi Desert13th-14th century, ruled by the

KhansLargest empire in history

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“Man’s highest joy is in victory: to conquer one’s enemies, to pursue them, to deprive them of their possessions, to make their beloved weep, to ride on their horses, and to embrace their wives and daughters”

-Genghis Khan

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EXPANDING THE EMPIREBegan as several warring tribes

United under Genghis Khan in 1206Expanded through fear and sex

Destroyed citiesIntermarried with the conquered

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RULERSGenghis Khan – “Universal Ruler”Hulegu Khan – grandson of

Genghis; sacked Baghdad and hated Islam.

Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis; completed conquest of China and established the Yuan Dynasty.

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PAX MONGOLICA“Mongol Peace”So few people outside of Mongol

rule equals less competition.Less competition = less violence

“A maiden bearing a nugget of gold on her head could wander safely through the realm”

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SILK ROADSilk Road

becomes the dominant method of travel

Unification of Eurasia meant safety and security

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YOU DECIDE IN 6-8 SENTENCES!

“Man’s highest joy is in victory: to conquer one’s enemies, to pursue them, to deprive them of their possessions, to make their beloved weep, to ride on their horses, and to embrace their wives and daughters”

“A maiden bearing a nugget of gold on her head could wander safely through the realm”

The Mongols were awful!

The Mongols were great!