How Did Genghis Khan Change The World

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Genghis Khan was a Mongolian warrior who was born in Mongolia, near Lake Baikal in 1162 and died August 18, 1227. He is an illiterate Mongolian nomad who in the 1200’s conquered what would become the world's largest empires. Genghis Khan means “universal ruler”, his original name is “Temujin” it was given to him after a Tartar chieftain that his father, Yesukhei, had captured (http://www.findingdulcinea.com.) He is determined to accomplish what he believes is his God given destiny, which is to change the world. As Genghis Khan was born he had developed a blood clot in his hand, which was a sign from heaven and in the Mongol folklore it meant that he was destined to become a warrior (www.biography.com). At the age of 9, his father was poisoned