The birth of Genghis Khan was truly unique, the creation of a leader. Genghis Khan was born in 1160 with the name Temujin, which translates to blacksmith. He was born about 200 miles away. northeast of Ulaanbaatar, near the Onon River, Mongolia. Temujin's birth led to stories that he clutched a blood clot in his hand, this sign guaranteed good luck and was the sign of a leader. He was his father's third eldest son and his mother's eldest son. Temujin had 3 brothers and 1 sister, as well as two half-brothers. His family was nomadic as many Mongolian families were. His father, Yesukhei, was a chief, so Temujin was born into a noble lifestyle. However, this privilege would have allowed him to gain power quickly and effectively. In Mongolia, the nomadic lifestyle was harsh. Temujin made it and overcame many obstacles to earn the position he achieved. Similar to most Mongolian children, he grew up riding, learning at four or five years old. At the age of nine Temujin's father arranged a marriage for him with Borte. Temujin was supposed to live in Borte's house in the service of Sansar, head of the family. He would live with them until he reached the marriageable age of twelve, when he could be released to marry Borte. However, when Temujin was nine years old, the Tatars poisoned his father while he was traveling. Following his father's death, Temujin returned home to reclaim the position of khan of the tribe. Despite tradition, the tribe did not want to be ruled by such a childish boy, so they abandoned Temujin's mother and brothers, forcing them into poverty. To help his family survive, Temujin and his brothers caught fish and small animals called marmots. As a young man he showed signs of lead... middle of paper... he would go so extreme that he would even ask his mother to welcome the orphans of this defeated tribe into her loving arms and home. However, political presentations withdrew strong loyalty from the conquered people, causing Temüjin to grow stronger with each victory. Genghis Khan maintained an extremely modern way of thinking. Can you believe he wanted to introduce the concept that everyone, including women, is equal? The Yassa, a codex created by Genghis Khan, ruled the Mongol Empire. The Mongol Empire had freedom of religion. Provided they had a tradition in which religion was a personal choice, not subject to laws or interference. Several historians claim that before Genghis Khan's death he wished to create a civil state in which all humans were equal, including women, a concept America did not even understand until long afterward..