Explanations About Genghis Khan
1. He was originally named "Temujin", meaning "iron" or "blacksmith".
2. It might sound crazy, but no paintings or sculptures made by people that have actually seen Genghis Khan in person has survived!
3. Genghis Khan chose his generals through ability, and it didn't matter if you were a slave or a noble; the Great Khan deems you all equal.
4. Genghis Khan, unlike most rulers, was tolerant of religion and knew there would be a smaller chance of people rebelling against him. He even gained followers that wanted religious freedom, such as Christians, Muslims, Taoists, etc.
5. There is no recording of how the Great Khan died, or where he is buried. Our best guess is that he was thrown off his horse, and died to physical injuries.
6. Genghis Khan let the small rulers of each town he conquered to keep their rank and power as leaders as long as they made convinced the civilians in the cities to not rebel, and follow the Great Khan's orders.
2. It might sound crazy, but no paintings or sculptures made by people that have actually seen Genghis Khan in person has survived!
3. Genghis Khan chose his generals through ability, and it didn't matter if you were a slave or a noble; the Great Khan deems you all equal.
4. Genghis Khan, unlike most rulers, was tolerant of religion and knew there would be a smaller chance of people rebelling against him. He even gained followers that wanted religious freedom, such as Christians, Muslims, Taoists, etc.
5. There is no recording of how the Great Khan died, or where he is buried. Our best guess is that he was thrown off his horse, and died to physical injuries.
6. Genghis Khan let the small rulers of each town he conquered to keep their rank and power as leaders as long as they made convinced the civilians in the cities to not rebel, and follow the Great Khan's orders.