BIO Sphere -Leveled Reading- ATI RE VE C -Resources- K R A A A A L L L L C C C -Activities- C D L R W O Editable Presentation hosted on Google Slides. Click to Download. Early Life Personality & Characteristics ● Khutulun was a very strong woman. She ● Khutulun was born around 1260 in the Khutulun Mongol Empire. was very large and powerful. ● By 1280, her father Kaidu was the ● Her large size helped her succeed in Mongolian Warrior most powerful ruler in Central Asia. He archery, wrestling, and battle. ruled a large area of land, which included western Mongolia and India. ● She also had a very strong personality. ● She was the niece of the feared ● She knew what she wanted and didn’t Kublai Khan and was also related to back down. Genghis Khan. Mongolian Empire Map ● Her name meant "Moonlight" in her Depiction of Khutulun native language. Life Story Life Story Life Story ● Khutulun was very skilled at riding ● Khutulun often fought beside her ● Many men wanted to marry Khutulun to horses. father in battle. become part of the royal family. ● She grew up with fourteen brothers, so ● Many people thought she was blessed ● She said she wouldn’t marry any man she learned how to stick up for herself. by the spirits. who was weaker than her. She could beat her brothers in competition. ● Marco Polo said that she could grab a ● She wrestled anyone who wanted to soldier as fast as a hawk could grab a marry her, but she would always win. ● She became known as a wrestler that chicken. was so strong no man could beat her. ● Her parents begged her to marry, but Depiction of Khutulun in a ● Khutulun and her father helped push Depiction of Khutulun in a she refused. ● She began winning horses from the wrestling match back every army that went against wrestling match Depiction of Khutulun men she beat. them. Life Story Notable & Quotable Late Life ● Her father asked her to lose a match on ● People gossiped about Khutulun and her purpose. “I was the conductor of the family because she wouldn’t get married. ● However, she liked winning too much Underground Railroad for eight years, and couldn’t let him win. ● She felt guilty that people were gossiping and I can say what most conductors about her father. She later chose ● Khutulun fought like this for many years. someone to marry without wrestling. She won 10,000 horses by the age of 20. can't say; I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” Depiction of Khutulun Depiction of Khutulun Late Life Notable & Quotable Notable & Quotable ● As her father got older, he relied on Khutulun for advice and support. “Two bears in one cave will “Do not start if afraid. Once ● Before his death in 1301, her father tried to make her the next Khan. Her brothers didn’t let her, but they made her the head not end up well.” begun do not be afraid.” of the military instead. It was the most powerful role of any women in the world. - Mongolian Proverb ● Five years later, she was found dead. - Mongolian Proverb ● There were many rumors about how she Depiction of Khutulun was killed, but the real cause of her death What do you think this means? What does this mean to you? was never known. Legacy ● Khutulun is remembered as a strong woman who fought for her people. ● In Mongolia, she is remembered as a great female warrior and wrestler. ● She is celebrated today when wrestlers there do a victory dance like a bird. ● Khutulun isn’t often talked about. However, she is still seen as one of the greatest female athletes and warriors in Actress playing Khutulun from the all of history. Marco Polo Netflix series “Do not start if afraid. Once begun do not be afraid.” - Mongolian Proverb Khutulun (c. 1260-1306) Central Asia She was... - a Mongolian woman who wrestled men who wanted to marry her - the winner of over 10,000 horses by defeating male suitors - written about by European merchant Marco Polo #wrestling #Mongolia #wagers #horsewinner #strength c Clark Creative Education KHUTULUN “If you endeavour, the fate will favor you.” - Mongolian Proverb c Clark Creative Education “Two bears in one cave will not end up well.” - Mongolian Proverb c Clark Creative Education Your Name BIO Sphere wrestler Mongolia warrior wager strength horses Khutulun c Clark Creative Education.