Scene 1: The Mongol MeetingScene 1: The Mongol MeetingNarrator: The steppes of Central Asia were once inhabited by nomadic tribesNarrator: The steppes of Central Asia were once inhabited by nomadic tribes

These tribes dominated the region until the formation of the Mongols.These tribes dominated the region until the formation of the Mongols.Mongol 1: Hey how’s your tribe doing?Mongol 1: Hey how’s your tribe doing?Mongol 2: Oh, we’re doing fine, we, ya know, go around from place to place on Mongol 2: Oh, we’re doing fine, we, ya know, go around from place to place on

account of us being nomads and all.account of us being nomads and all.Mongol 1: Oh yeah?Mongol 1: Oh yeah?Mongol 2: Yeah.Mongol 2: Yeah.Mongol 1: Hey, I’ve got a great Idea!!Mongol 1: Hey, I’ve got a great Idea!!Mongol 2: What’s that?Mongol 2: What’s that?Mongol 1: Why don’t we band together so we can become more powerful and Mongol 1: Why don’t we band together so we can become more powerful and

maybe then we will get a powerful leader…and then…yada yada yada, we maybe then we will get a powerful leader…and then…yada yada yada, we can do a little world domination.can do a little world domination.

Mongol 2: Sounds good to me. I don’t know about you but I have worked up a Mongol 2: Sounds good to me. I don’t know about you but I have worked up a Mongol sized appetite here. How about we have a nice plate of meat with a Mongol sized appetite here. How about we have a nice plate of meat with a sip of milk?sip of milk?

Mongol 1: Sounds like my cup of “milk” since we are nomads, lets use what we Mongol 1: Sounds like my cup of “milk” since we are nomads, lets use what we have.have.

Mongol 2: OkMongol 2: OkNarrator: Ah yes, the staple of the Mongol diet was meat and milk provided by Narrator: Ah yes, the staple of the Mongol diet was meat and milk provided by

their herds and it was supplemented by grains from when they were their herds and it was supplemented by grains from when they were sedentary.sedentary.

Scene 2: The Emergence of Scene 2: The Emergence of Chingis KhanChingis Khan

Narrator: The Mongols rose to power under the rule of Chinggis Khan Narrator: The Mongols rose to power under the rule of Chinggis Khan (aka Genghis or Temujin) who would be the first to unite the tribes (aka Genghis or Temujin) who would be the first to unite the tribes of Central Asia. But who was this leader???of Central Asia. But who was this leader???

Temujin’s Father: Ahhhhhh, my son, I have been poisoned by agents Temujin’s Father: Ahhhhhh, my son, I have been poisoned by agents of a rival nomadic group!!of a rival nomadic group!!

Temujin: Oh, woe is me, father, what shall I do?Temujin: Oh, woe is me, father, what shall I do?Temujin’s Father: You must take my place, son.Temujin’s Father: You must take my place, son.Temujin: But I am only 13!Temujin: But I am only 13!Temujin’s Father: Blah, oooo, uch, ahhhhh! (dead)Temujin’s Father: Blah, oooo, uch, ahhhhh! (dead)Temujin: Nooooooooooooooo! Well, at least I have my fathers trusted Temujin: Nooooooooooooooo! Well, at least I have my fathers trusted

servants to help me rule the coalitions of tribes my father created.servants to help me rule the coalitions of tribes my father created. Narrator: He was the head of the Mongol Tribes that consisted of Narrator: He was the head of the Mongol Tribes that consisted of

roughly 30,000 families. Initially, when he became the head of his roughly 30,000 families. Initially, when he became the head of his tribe he was abandoned by his father’s supporters and then tribe he was abandoned by his father’s supporters and then captured by a rival tribe. He later escaped.captured by a rival tribe. He later escaped.

Temujin: Apparently I was wrong about the whole father’s “trusted” Temujin: Apparently I was wrong about the whole father’s “trusted” advisors. Now, here I am in the year 1182, captured by a rival advisors. Now, here I am in the year 1182, captured by a rival tribe and humiliated!tribe and humiliated!

Scene 3: Temujin’s Struggle for Scene 3: Temujin’s Struggle for Freedom and Power Freedom and Power

Narrator: Temujin’s early experiences as a teenager truly tested his Narrator: Temujin’s early experiences as a teenager truly tested his determination in life as was evident while he was held captive.determination in life as was evident while he was held captive.

Captor 1: Ha, think you’re so special, how do you like me now!!!Captor 1: Ha, think you’re so special, how do you like me now!!!Temujin: (aside) Not so much, however, he may not taunt me for much longer!Temujin: (aside) Not so much, however, he may not taunt me for much longer!

Ah…the midnight hour is upon us, now is my chance for freedom. My time for Ah…the midnight hour is upon us, now is my chance for freedom. My time for a daring escape is now! (Tiptoe exit)a daring escape is now! (Tiptoe exit)

Captor 2: Hey, where did that prisoner go??Captor 2: Hey, where did that prisoner go??Captor 1: Oh my goodness, he must have made a daring midnight escape!!!Captor 1: Oh my goodness, he must have made a daring midnight escape!!!Captor 2: Oh yeah, I have heard about thoseCaptor 2: Oh yeah, I have heard about thoseCaptor 1: Guess that is the last we will see of him. Or is it…Captor 1: Guess that is the last we will see of him. Or is it…Narrator: Temujin’s escape reunited him with his mother (Temujin: Hi mommy!!) Narrator: Temujin’s escape reunited him with his mother (Temujin: Hi mommy!!)

And merged his tribe with a stronger tribe. Following this merger, Temujin And merged his tribe with a stronger tribe. Following this merger, Temujin began to avenge the wrongdoings of those who abandoned him.began to avenge the wrongdoings of those who abandoned him.

Temujin: Hey, leader of a fellow tribe!Temujin: Hey, leader of a fellow tribe!Leader: Yes Teumjin?Leader: Yes Teumjin?Temujin: Can I go and avenge the insults of the clan that had enslaved me?Temujin: Can I go and avenge the insults of the clan that had enslaved me?Leader: More power to you, for it is not good to let such anger fester within your Leader: More power to you, for it is not good to let such anger fester within your

soul.soul.Temujin: Thanks!! Come men; let us seek out those who hath enslaved me!!Temujin: Thanks!! Come men; let us seek out those who hath enslaved me!!Men: OK!! Hurrah!! No festering anger, unleash the fury!!!Men: OK!! Hurrah!! No festering anger, unleash the fury!!!

Scene 4: The Emergence of Scene 4: The Emergence of Chinggis Khan Chinggis Khan

Narrator: As Temujin’s power grew, so did his reputation. At the Narrator: As Temujin’s power grew, so did his reputation. At the kuriltai,kuriltai, or assembly or assembly of the tribes of the region, something monumental occurred.of the tribes of the region, something monumental occurred.

Head Official: Attention, this session of the Head Official: Attention, this session of the kuriltaikuriltai will now come to order. Vice- will now come to order. Vice-Official , what is the first order of business today?Official , what is the first order of business today?

Vice-Official: Order of Business #1, Temujin wishes to address the assembly.Vice-Official: Order of Business #1, Temujin wishes to address the assembly.Minor Official 1: (aside) Did he just say Temujin?Minor Official 1: (aside) Did he just say Temujin?Minor Official 2: He sure did!!! That’s the Mongol who has been gaining some Minor Official 2: He sure did!!! That’s the Mongol who has been gaining some

serious power recently!serious power recently!Minor Official 1: We need someone like him to lead us!Minor Official 1: We need someone like him to lead us!Minor Official 2: True dat, he’s off the heezee for Mongoleezee! Um…I mean…he Minor Official 2: True dat, he’s off the heezee for Mongoleezee! Um…I mean…he

would be a great and powerful leaderwould be a great and powerful leaderMinor Official 1: Shhhhhh, quite you imbecile! Temujin is about to speak his “peace” Minor Official 1: Shhhhhh, quite you imbecile! Temujin is about to speak his “peace” Head Official: Temujin, come what is it that you wish to say.Head Official: Temujin, come what is it that you wish to say.Temujin: “Those who share my fortune and whose loyalty is as clear as glass, may Temujin: “Those who share my fortune and whose loyalty is as clear as glass, may

call themselves Mongols and their power shall be above everything that lives.”call themselves Mongols and their power shall be above everything that lives.”Observer 1: What is that supposed to mean?Observer 1: What is that supposed to mean?Observer 2: I believe what he is trying to communicate is that if we are faithful to Observer 2: I believe what he is trying to communicate is that if we are faithful to

him and his cause we will benefit immensely.him and his cause we will benefit immensely.Observer 1: Well, sounds like a good deal to me!Observer 1: Well, sounds like a good deal to me!Narrator: Temujin was then proclaimed Chinggis Khan (or Narrator: Temujin was then proclaimed Chinggis Khan (or khagankhagan meaning meaning “strong “strong

Ruler”) and the clans adopted the name MongolRuler”) and the clans adopted the name Mongol

Scene 5: Trading Along the Silk Scene 5: Trading Along the Silk Road Road

Narrator: In the year 1209 Chinggis began to build the Mongol Narrator: In the year 1209 Chinggis began to build the Mongol EmpireEmpireMongols came to control oases along the Silk Road, which Mongols came to control oases along the Silk Road, which brought great power. Travelers along this route were heavily brought great power. Travelers along this route were heavily taxedtaxed

Mongol Sentinel: Halt, who goes there?Mongol Sentinel: Halt, who goes there?Trader: It is I, the Grafhans of a great caravan from the WestTrader: It is I, the Grafhans of a great caravan from the WestMongol Sentinel: What be thy business?Mongol Sentinel: What be thy business?Trader: I bring furs from Kiev to trade with those of the East with Trader: I bring furs from Kiev to trade with those of the East with

silk.silk.Mongol Sentinel: I would assume that you know who I am.Mongol Sentinel: I would assume that you know who I am.Trader: Yes, you are a Mongol, I have heard that you are fierce in Trader: Yes, you are a Mongol, I have heard that you are fierce in

battle and will most likely heavily tax me?battle and will most likely heavily tax me?Mongol Sentinel: You sir are correct, now show me the money Mongol Sentinel: You sir are correct, now show me the money

(or fur for that matter)(or fur for that matter)Trader: Here, take what is necessary.Trader: Here, take what is necessary.Mongol Sentinel: Have a good day and peace be with you!!Mongol Sentinel: Have a good day and peace be with you!!

Scene 6: Rule of the Empire Scene 6: Rule of the Empire Narrator: The rules of the Mongol Empire were very strict and were followed by all in Narrator: The rules of the Mongol Empire were very strict and were followed by all in

the empire. When rules were broken, there were harsh punishments. the empire. When rules were broken, there were harsh punishments. Mongol Official: The capital of this empire shall be located in Karakorum. Dost anyone Mongol Official: The capital of this empire shall be located in Karakorum. Dost anyone

have a problem with this?have a problem with this?(Silence)(Silence)Mongol Officer: From here on out, thou must recognize that there is only one ruler, and Mongol Officer: From here on out, thou must recognize that there is only one ruler, and

that is Chinggis Khanthat is Chinggis KhanDissenter: Well, I didn’t vote for him!Dissenter: Well, I didn’t vote for him!Mongol Enforcer: What did you say?Mongol Enforcer: What did you say?Dissenter: Just because some people voted for him doesn’t mean that he should be Dissenter: Just because some people voted for him doesn’t mean that he should be

ruler!ruler!Mongol Official: Well, when he is dead and gone, another ruler will be elected by the Mongol Official: Well, when he is dead and gone, another ruler will be elected by the

kuriltaikuriltaiDissenter: Well, I think that is a load of garbage…Dissenter: Well, I think that is a load of garbage…Mongol Officer: Kill him!Mongol Officer: Kill him!Mongol Enforcer: With pleasure!Mongol Enforcer: With pleasure!Mongol Officer: Ah, now, back to the matters at hand. Let it be proclaimed that the Mongol Officer: Ah, now, back to the matters at hand. Let it be proclaimed that the

individual can only make peace with approval by khan authority. Additionally, all individual can only make peace with approval by khan authority. Additionally, all Mongols must follow the Code of Yassa.Mongols must follow the Code of Yassa.

Narrator: The code of laws known as Yassa was to be strictly followed. The punishment Narrator: The code of laws known as Yassa was to be strictly followed. The punishment for breaking the laws of the Yassa was death. It was said that a cart of gold could be for breaking the laws of the Yassa was death. It was said that a cart of gold could be left in the open street and no one would dare to touch it. Yassa kept clans were loyal left in the open street and no one would dare to touch it. Yassa kept clans were loyal to the khaganto the khagan

Scene 8: Mongols Preparing for Scene 8: Mongols Preparing for Conquest Conquest

Narrator: All the soldiers were mounted on horseback while on a conquest. They often spent Narrator: All the soldiers were mounted on horseback while on a conquest. They often spent years planning campaigns due to the resources and horses needed.years planning campaigns due to the resources and horses needed.

Orkon Assistant (OA): Alright troops, lets run through the checklist!Orkon Assistant (OA): Alright troops, lets run through the checklist!Troops: Sir, yes sir!Troops: Sir, yes sir!OA: Three Horses each!OA: Three Horses each!Troops: Check!Troops: Check!OA: Excellent, now I must speak with a representative from the light cavalry!OA: Excellent, now I must speak with a representative from the light cavalry!LC Rep: Yes sir!!LC Rep: Yes sir!!OA: Do you have the necessary equipment?OA: Do you have the necessary equipment?LC Rep: Yes sir. We are equipped with our short bows, which are the most deadly weapon due LC Rep: Yes sir. We are equipped with our short bows, which are the most deadly weapon due

to their incredible accuracy.to their incredible accuracy.OA: Is it true that you can even hit targets 400 yards away?OA: Is it true that you can even hit targets 400 yards away?LC Rep: Yes. Watch this! (LC Rep shoots an arrow across the grassy steppe and hits a yak 387 LC Rep: Yes. Watch this! (LC Rep shoots an arrow across the grassy steppe and hits a yak 387

yards away in the flank.yards away in the flank.Yak: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak! (A common cry of pain from yaks of that region)Yak: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak! (A common cry of pain from yaks of that region)OA: Now a representative from the Heavy Calvary!OA: Now a representative from the Heavy Calvary!HC Rep: Sir we are prepared for any close, hand to hand combat with our lances and metal HC Rep: Sir we are prepared for any close, hand to hand combat with our lances and metal

armor covering our bodies.armor covering our bodies.OA: Sounds like you guys are ready to kick some foreign butt!!OA: Sounds like you guys are ready to kick some foreign butt!!HC Rep: Ummm, yes sir, yes sir we are.HC Rep: Ummm, yes sir, yes sir we are.OA: NOW, a representative from the messengers!OA: NOW, a representative from the messengers!Messenger: Sir, our men are prepared to be tightly bandaged so they can remain in saddles for Messenger: Sir, our men are prepared to be tightly bandaged so they can remain in saddles for

long periods of time.long periods of time.OA: And now a word from our Orkon!OA: And now a word from our Orkon!ORKON: Men, be prepared! Our conquest will be long and difficult. Food will be scarce at ORKON: Men, be prepared! Our conquest will be long and difficult. Food will be scarce at

times! Just as on other conquests, there may be times when you will be forced to drink times! Just as on other conquests, there may be times when you will be forced to drink horse blood. However, fear not, for it will keep you strong and healthy!horse blood. However, fear not, for it will keep you strong and healthy!

Scene 10: The Assault on Scene 10: The Assault on China China

Narrator: The first campaigns were on the Tangut kingdom of Xi-Xi and then the Qin Narrator: The first campaigns were on the Tangut kingdom of Xi-Xi and then the Qin EmpireEmpire

These attacks forced the Mongols to adapt how they fought because they were now These attacks forced the Mongols to adapt how they fought because they were now facing fortified citiesfacing fortified cities

They were able to conquer these cities via the help of defecting Chinese officials and They were able to conquer these cities via the help of defecting Chinese officials and artisans who sided with Chinggis.artisans who sided with Chinggis.

Mongol General (MG): Men, we are now being faced with something we have not seen Mongol General (MG): Men, we are now being faced with something we have not seen before!before!

Soldier 1: Sir, are you referring to being attacked by heathens wielding herrings?Soldier 1: Sir, are you referring to being attacked by heathens wielding herrings?MG: Ummmm, NO!MG: Ummmm, NO!Soldier 2: No you idiot! He is talking about the fortified cities of the Tangut Kingdom!Soldier 2: No you idiot! He is talking about the fortified cities of the Tangut Kingdom!Soldier 1: Oh yeah, that was my second guess.Soldier 1: Oh yeah, that was my second guess.Soldier 2: Riiiiiiight!Soldier 2: Riiiiiiight!MG: Our traditional weapons will not be as effective against their citiesMG: Our traditional weapons will not be as effective against their citiesSoldier 1: So what are we to do?Soldier 1: So what are we to do?MG: We will use their own people against them! Gentlemen, may I introduce to you Fu MG: We will use their own people against them! Gentlemen, may I introduce to you Fu

Man Chu, who is, luckily for us, an architect from this region.Man Chu, who is, luckily for us, an architect from this region.Fu Man Chu: (nervously) uhhh, uhhhh, well, I feel like the best way to attack the city is Fu Man Chu: (nervously) uhhh, uhhhh, well, I feel like the best way to attack the city is

by….by….Narrator: Men like Fu Man Chu were an integral part of the success of the Mongols. When Narrator: Men like Fu Man Chu were an integral part of the success of the Mongols. When

they did conquer these cities, scholars and other valuable people were usually spared they did conquer these cities, scholars and other valuable people were usually spared while villagers were slaughtered and cities razed. Towns that surrendered usually while villagers were slaughtered and cities razed. Towns that surrendered usually were spared assuming they would pay a tribute to the Mongolswere spared assuming they would pay a tribute to the Mongols

Scene 11: A turn to the West Scene 11: A turn to the West Narrator: In the year 1219 the Mongols began to turn farther to the Narrator: In the year 1219 the Mongols began to turn farther to the

West and invaded the Turkish Empire and sacked major cities.West and invaded the Turkish Empire and sacked major cities.Mongol: Ahhh, we are now in the west, let’s continue expanding our Mongol: Ahhh, we are now in the west, let’s continue expanding our

empire!empire!Chinggis Khan: Good call! Now let us continue to fight!Chinggis Khan: Good call! Now let us continue to fight!(Fighting sounds) (Fighting sounds) Messenger: Oh mighty and powerful Khan, I have been riding for Messenger: Oh mighty and powerful Khan, I have been riding for

weeks non-stop with an urgent message for you.weeks non-stop with an urgent message for you.Chinggis Khan: What is your message?Chinggis Khan: What is your message?Messenger: There is a rebellion raging in China that must be put Messenger: There is a rebellion raging in China that must be put

down.down.Chinggis Khan: I MUST RETURN! AHHHHH!Chinggis Khan: I MUST RETURN! AHHHHH!Messenger: Yes, I thinks that sounds like a good idea!!Messenger: Yes, I thinks that sounds like a good idea!!Narrator: Chinggis Khan returned to China to put down the rebellion. Narrator: Chinggis Khan returned to China to put down the rebellion.

Unfortunately Chinggis Khan received a wound that became Unfortunately Chinggis Khan received a wound that became infected. On August 18, 1227, he died due to the infection. He was infected. On August 18, 1227, he died due to the infection. He was then taken home and buried. Prior to this time this was not done. then taken home and buried. Prior to this time this was not done. This was a new practice as before his time prominent figures were This was a new practice as before his time prominent figures were left where they died to be consumed by animals.left where they died to be consumed by animals.

Scene 12: The Golden Horde Scene 12: The Golden Horde Narrator: The Mongol Empire was divided amongst his four children and his wife. Ogodai Narrator: The Mongol Empire was divided amongst his four children and his wife. Ogodai

was elected by the was elected by the kuriltai kuriltai as the next khan. Batu commanded the Golden Horde, which as the next khan. Batu commanded the Golden Horde, which drove westward in 1235.drove westward in 1235.

Batu: Come, fellow Mongols, we will now drive westward to Russia and beyond!Batu: Come, fellow Mongols, we will now drive westward to Russia and beyond!Warrior: Ahhhhh, we shall now expand even farther as Chinggis Khan would have wanted!!Warrior: Ahhhhh, we shall now expand even farther as Chinggis Khan would have wanted!!Batu: Yes, now onward:Batu: Yes, now onward:(Sounds of horses galloping)(Sounds of horses galloping)Warrior: We have reached the city of Kiev, what now fearless leader.Warrior: We have reached the city of Kiev, what now fearless leader.Batu: Just as we did in Moscow, we will sack the city and continue westwardBatu: Just as we did in Moscow, we will sack the city and continue westwardNarrator: And the Golden Horde did just that! They sacked Kiev just as they had Moscow Narrator: And the Golden Horde did just that! They sacked Kiev just as they had Moscow

and continued on to Hungary. They defeated the King of Hungary, however, something and continued on to Hungary. They defeated the King of Hungary, however, something changed along the way.changed along the way.

Warrior: Sir, a report from the heavy cavalry.Warrior: Sir, a report from the heavy cavalry.Batu: Yes??Batu: Yes??Warrior: Large numbers of deaths are accumulating! With the cold weather coming, it is Warrior: Large numbers of deaths are accumulating! With the cold weather coming, it is

suggested that we fall back to return when the conditions are more in our favor.suggested that we fall back to return when the conditions are more in our favor.Batu: Excellent idea!Batu: Excellent idea!Narrator. And just that happened. The Golden Horde pulled back into southern Russia When Narrator. And just that happened. The Golden Horde pulled back into southern Russia When

Batu returned home he was named khan. Eventually the Golden Horde broke up into Batu returned home he was named khan. Eventually the Golden Horde broke up into separate khanates across Southern Russia. Jagati held the khanate of Turkestan separate khanates across Southern Russia. Jagati held the khanate of Turkestan (controlled by Tamerlane).(controlled by Tamerlane).

Scene 13: Mongols in the Middle Scene 13: Mongols in the Middle East East

Narrator: Hukalu, the grandson of Chinggis Khan was chosen as khan and changed Narrator: Hukalu, the grandson of Chinggis Khan was chosen as khan and changed his name to Il-khan. his name to Il-khan.

Il-khan: Ha, I now control the khanate of Persia.Il-khan: Ha, I now control the khanate of Persia.Advisor: Sir, might I ask what we will be doing now?Advisor: Sir, might I ask what we will be doing now?Il-khan: Well, there is no use in sitting here on our rear ends. Our rears are made Il-khan: Well, there is no use in sitting here on our rear ends. Our rears are made

for sitting on horses and so that we may increase our power.for sitting on horses and so that we may increase our power.Advisor: Well, might I suggest that we move westward to what someday will be Advisor: Well, might I suggest that we move westward to what someday will be

called Iran and Iraq.called Iran and Iraq.Il-Khan: Sounds good. So let us venture out into the Abbasid Caliphate and do what Il-Khan: Sounds good. So let us venture out into the Abbasid Caliphate and do what

we do best!we do best!Narrator: And they did. This horde stormed through the Abbasid caliphate and Narrator: And they did. This horde stormed through the Abbasid caliphate and

sentenced the caliph to death and killed roughly 800,000 other men and sentenced the caliph to death and killed roughly 800,000 other men and women as a result of their resistance to being conquered. In 1243, the Mongols women as a result of their resistance to being conquered. In 1243, the Mongols also conquered the Seljuk Turks. The impact of the Mongol invasions upon the also conquered the Seljuk Turks. The impact of the Mongol invasions upon the Muslim world had a profound impact. There was no central figure in Islam to Muslim world had a profound impact. There was no central figure in Islam to lead them and the power of Nestorian Christians grew.lead them and the power of Nestorian Christians grew.

People of this region were relieved when finally the Mamluks defeated the People of this region were relieved when finally the Mamluks defeated the Mongols. Mongols.

The brutality of the Mongols lasted long after their empire crumbled. It is thought The brutality of the Mongols lasted long after their empire crumbled. It is thought that the Mongols westward transmitted one of the most destructive forces of all that the Mongols westward transmitted one of the most destructive forces of all time. Fleas carrying the bubonic plague most likely were transported by the time. Fleas carrying the bubonic plague most likely were transported by the Mongols to the Middle East and then on to Europe. While the physical presence Mongols to the Middle East and then on to Europe. While the physical presence of the viscous Mongol faded, death and destruction still remained.of the viscous Mongol faded, death and destruction still remained.