IntroductionMuch is known about Genghis Khan, ranging from his ability to wage war to his treatment of conquered peoples. Most people describe Chinggis Khan as a brutal and sadistic warrior leader who carried out horrific massacres during his rise to power. However, most people are unaware of the great progress he brought to Mongolian civilization and Asia. This brings us to the question: how did Genghis Khan manage to change and influence the time period he lives in? Main body To start, here is some background information on the origins of Genghis Khan. Temujin, later known as Chinggis Khan or more commonly known as Genghis Khan, was born around 1162 in close proximity to the border between present-day Mongolia and Siberia. Her mother was kidnapped by her father and forced into marriage following a war with a neighboring tribe. At that time, several neighboring tribes located in the steppes frequently fought and robbed each other, so Temujin's life was very hostile. In the early years of his life, his father was poisoned to death by an enemy clan (Hanson-Harding, 18). Immediately after his father's death, his own clan abandoned Temujin and his family (Hanson-Harding, 18). The years following his father's death, life for Temujin and his family was extremely difficult, with daily life marked by uncertainty. Many years later, escaping slavery and rescuing his wife after she was kidnapped, the tribe that had abandoned Temujin welcomed him back where he assumed the position of tribal leader (Hanson-Harding, 18). Upon appointing the tribal leader, Temujin set about unifying all members of the tribe. warring tribes on the steppes. Temujin managed to unify the tribes through conquest and a network of alliances that...... middle of paper ...... part of the European continent. Genghis Khan managed to retain power over the vast lands he conquered very effectively until his death almost a century later. Chinggis Khan decisively entered world history as one of the most powerful and influential men of his time. Genghis Khan became a symbol of the entire Mongolian civilization and way of life. When talking about the Mongols and their history, the first thing people remember will be the name Genghis Khan and his achievements, especially those related to war. Some other important feats of Genghis Khan were how he successfully managed the developed areas under his control and the massive cultural growth that was spurred from all these areas under his control. Although many people today view Chinggis Khan as a savage, bloodthirsty maniac, his influence in Asia cannot be understated..