History vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler
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Published 2015-07-02
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He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier who paved the way for the modern world? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs Genghis Khan.
Lesson by Alex Gendler, animation by Brett Underhill.
All Comments (21)
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British empire was responsible for almost 29 million deaths in India alone during 19 th century. But unfortunately history is always written by winners
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Cenghis Khan is the best. Why? He conquered Russia IN WINTER
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I love how the Judge is learning while they both argue or debate.
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The defendent could have said"He killed millions but also created millions"
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"He killed 40 Million people." "Ye but the postal system."
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"You must have done great sins because your God sent punishment like me upon to you" -Genghis Khan
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When you are so successful that you get canceled 793 years later on twitter.
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I want them to make History vs British Empire They killed all over the globe They did caused about a 100 million casualities Especially in India The history is always undermined.
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Do "History vs. Hitler" I double dare you TED-Ed
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Was Khan a brutal conqueror or a great unifier? Yes, he was both of those things. It's absurd to claim that he was a terrible monster without any redeeming qualities, but it's equally absurd to emphasize the good while downplaying or ignoring his negative qualities.
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Who’s here after twitter decided to cancel him 800 years later.
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My family and I use to laugh about the line, "Almost anyone could be related to him. Until my dad took a DNA test for fun and found out we are descendants through him. We are Puerto Ricans and it was the last thing we expected. 😂😂😂😂
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"Careful what you call him. You MAY b related." "...Wut?" I died at that part his face lol!
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If Genghis Khan was European he would be called Genghis the Great lol
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I love this video, as a Mongolian myself. The way they pronounced the name was very good undoubtedly one of the best pronouncing I’ve ever heard in foreign youtube videos
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"He killed 40 million people..." Thor: He's adopted...
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If you're invading West to East you're a great leader, if you're invading East to West you're a barbarian. Genghis Khan legacy shows he's a great leader.
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When the judge shouted "KHANNNNNNNN!!!" I was dying hahahahaha
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My man dominated the world like he was playing a war game in easy mode
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This is a really great series! We frequently use them in our classes, our students love it. Congratulations, TED-Ed
