Meet Genghis Khan — born Temujin on the wide Mongolian steppe around 1162, a boy who lost his father young and grew up with almost nothing.

In 1206 he united the scattered Mongol tribes and became Genghis Khan, building the largest land empire the world has ever seen — an empire of swift, disciplined armies that also guarded the trade routes of Asia.

Lesson 1R of the Genghis Khan lessons in the Famous Men Life Stories from Capite Universe — history brought to life for kids ages 6–14, and for families and classrooms who love learning through story.