PERSON OF THE YEAR


Report Card: Chinggis Khan
Topic / Grade / Written Explanation
(Remember to use evidence from the text to support your grade!)
Mongol Political Organization
Mongol Army
Mongol Conquests
Central Government

Report Card: Kublai Khan
Topic / Grade / Written Explanation
(Remember to use evidence from the text to support your grade!)
Becoming the Great Khan and Conquering China
Yuan Dynasty
Beyond China
Opening China to the World
What did Marco Polo really think of Kublai Khan?

Marco Polo: Concerning the Palace of the Great Khan

Excerpted

…In the middle of the second enclosure is the Lord’s Great Palace, and I will tell you what it is like. You must know that it is the greatest palace that ever was…

…The roof is very lofty, and the walls of the Palace are all covered with gold and silver. They are also adorned with representations of dragons, beasts and birds, knights and idols, and sundry other subjects. And on the ceiling too you see nothing but gold and silver and painting. [On each of the four sides there is a great marble staircase leading to the top of the marble wall, and forming the approach to the Palace.]

The Hall of the Palace is so large that it could easily dine 6000 people; and it is quite a marvel to see how many rooms there are besides. The building is altogether so vast, so rich, and so beautiful, that no man on earth could design anything superior to it. The outside of the roof also is all coloured with vermilion and yellow and green and blue and other hues, which are fixed with a varnish so fine and exquisite that they shine like crystal, and lend a resplendentlustre to the Palace as seen for a great way round. This roof is made too with such strength and solidity that it is fit to last forever.

Source: Excerpt from The Book of Ser Marco Polo: The Venetian Concerning Kingdoms and Marvels of the East

Polo, Marco. The Book of Ser Marco Polo: The Venetian Concerning Kingdoms and Marvels of the East. Ed. Henry Yule. Vol. 1. London: John Murray, 1903. The Mongols in World History. Web. 31 July 2014.

Word Bank:
adorned - decorated
sundry – various
vermilion – bright red color
resplendent – splendid or dazzling
lustre (luster) - shine

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First Read:Circle any words or phrases that are unfamiliar or confusing.

Second Read:What did Marco Polo really think of Kublai Khan?

Third Read:Underline evidence to support your answer.

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Mongol Memorial

Portrait of Chinggis.N.d. National Palace Museum, Taipei. The Mongols in World History. Web. 31 July 2014.

Portrait of Khubilai.N.d. National Palace Museum, Taipei. The Mongols in World History. Web. 30 July 2014.

Objective: To show the significance of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan.

Directions: Design a memorial to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan. You must show the design of your memorial and provide a rationale for your choice.

Designing the Memorial:

  • Consider memorials you have observed and/or those we viewed in class to help you get started.
  • As you think about designing your memorial focus onChinggis Khan’s and Kublai Khan’s leadership – consider their actions, what each leader did to bring about change, and how others were affected.
  • If you believe one leader is more significant than the other, your memorial may focus more on that leader. Your rationale should explain your choice.

Writing the Rationale:

  • Your rationale should be 3 paragraphs (3-5 sentences per paragraph) in length.
  • Paragraph 1: Explain what made Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan significant. Provide at least 2 specific examples about each leader.
  • Paragraph 2: Describe your memorial including where it is located. Give details of how this memorial will be viewed by others.
  • Paragraph 3: Tell how your memorial is fitting for Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan. Why is it a good reflection of their leadership?

Minimal Evidence
10 / Gaining Proficiency
11-14 / Proficient
15-16 / Exemplary
17-20
Memorial / Lack of detail and accuracy in the design. It is not clear how the memorial is fitting. / The memorial is complete but may lack some detail or accuracy. / The memorial is an accurate representation, but could be more detailed. / The memorial is fitting and shows accuracy and details related to their lives.
Minimal Evidence
10 / Gaining Proficiency
11-14 / Proficient
15-16 / Exemplary
17-20
Rationale / Several details/requirements are missing and student does not explain the significance of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan. / Some questions are not addressed and student does not give a complete picture of the significance of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan. / All questions are addressed and student provides evidence of understanding the significance of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan. / All requirements are met. Student addresses all questions in detail and clearly explains the significance of Chinggis Khan and Kublai Khan.

Total: ______/ 40 points