Mongols


 * The Mongols had the largest land empire in history and conquered China in the process.
 * Like the Huns and Turks the Mongols emerged as a powerful nomadic people on the central Asian steppes.
 * The Mongols were divided into clans, led by a Khan.
 * The Mongols became united under Genghis Khan, which began a campaign of conquest.
 * Mongols controlled most of Asia.
 * When Genghis Khan died in 1227, the mongols controlled most of northern China.
 * Mongols were tolerant of people they conquered.