The activities provided in this set for the IBDP History classroom are designed to engage students with interactive and reflective tasks, deepening their understanding of leadership, conquest, and the historical impact of key figures like Genghis Khan and Richard I. These activities promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning, making history both immersive and accessible.

Activity Names and Summations:

1. Conquest Simulation - The Mongol Invasion
   Students simulate the Mongol invasion, taking on roles to plan invasion tactics and defense strategies.
2. Richard I’s Crusade Board Game
   Students design and play a board game simulating Richard I’s military campaigns during the Third Crusade.
3. Comparative Conquest Analysis Essay
   Students write an essay comparing the motives, strategies, and impacts of the conquests of Genghis Khan and Richard I.
4. Mongol Yassa Law Debate
   Students engage in a debate on the effectiveness and fairness of Genghis Khan’s Yassa law code.
5. Siege of Acre Reenactment
   Students reenact the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade, exploring Richard I’s leadership and military strategies.
6. Conquest Impact Map
   Students create maps illustrating the territorial expansions of Genghis Khan and Richard I, focusing on the political, economic, and social impacts.
7. Cultural Exchange Fair - Mongol Empire
   Students participate in a cultural fair simulating the exchanges within Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire, showcasing various aspects of life and culture.
8. Mock Trial - Richard I on Trial
   Students participate in a mock trial evaluating Richard I’s actions during the Crusades and his reign as King of England.
9. Leadership Qualities Ranking Activity
   Students rank and analyze the leadership qualities of Genghis Khan and Richard I, exploring which traits were most crucial to their success.
10. Genghis Khan and Richard I - Diary Entries
    Students write creative diary entries from the perspectives of Genghis Khan or Richard I, reflecting on key moments in their lives.
11. Conquest and Culture - Documentary Project
    Students create a documentary exploring how the conquests of Genghis Khan and Richard I facilitated cultural exchanges and impacted regions under their control.
12. Chivalry vs. Mongol Honor Code Debate
    Students engage in a debate comparing the chivalric code followed by Richard I and the Mongol honor code under Genghis Khan, exploring their influence on leadership and military strategies.
13. Genghis Khan and Richard I - Campaign Strategy Workshop
    Students design and present a detailed campaign strategy for either Genghis Khan or Richard I, focusing on military tactics, logistics, and strategic objectives.
14. Genghis Khan’s Empire: A Cultural Exchange Fair
    Students participate in a cultural fair simulating the exchanges within the Mongol Empire, highlighting how trade, technology, and ideas flowed across the regions.
15. Conquest Reflection Journals
    Students write reflective journal entries on the long-term impacts of the conquests of Genghis Khan and Richard I, focusing on political, cultural, and social effects.