The Mongols were nomadic people. They were pastoralist and they were living off land. The mongols lived in dry places, wind swept and hard grasses. They lived in the steppe (Central Asia-Eastern Europe). The temperature would be -57 degrees to 96 degrees and because of the temperature, the Mongols would always move for proper shelter. Ghenghis Khan and the Mongols didn't get farther because Ghenghis Khan eventually died, but his son continued on for him.
Leadership
Ghengis Khan was the leader of the Mongols. Ghengis Khan and the Mongols conquered many places. The Mongolian empire got larger in the 21 years of conquering because of Ghengis Khan and the Mongols. The first place they conquered was Xixia. They then conquered most of Central Asia and moved into Russia and Europe. Ghengis Khan and the Mongols had many strategies and tactics. One of their strategies was the encirclement. 2 of the 5 groups would become the front rank with the 3 remaining the rear ranks. When they started fighting, the rear ranks would march through the lines of the front, trying to kill the enemies. The rear ranks would then turn towards the sides to prevent escape so the front ranks can kill the enemies with the decisive blow. One of the tactics was when the mongols would herd oxens and wild horses into the enemy lines so they can confuse the enemy. Ghengis Khan was a fair and respected leader. He would make sure that his Mongols had food and good shelter. He was also a strict when it comes to training and discipline, but it was so the Mongols can get better.
Technology
The Mongols were trained in a young age so they can get used to it and so they can get better. The mongols used many weapons. Each warrior would carry a battle axe, scimitar, lance, curved bow and arrows. They also carried their own sharpening stone and a needle and thread. The light curved bow could be fired rapidly from the horseback, but the heavy curved bow was for long range from the ground and it was 166 pounds pull. Each soldier would keep 3-4 horses ready. It was an advantage of speed when they had to ride for days.