Genghis Khan was born as Temujin in central Mongolia. It was 1167. When he was born, he had a small ball of blood clenched in his fist. This blood clot was considered a sign that this newborn would become a hero. He was a hero, even at a young age he was able to reveal himself as a potential leader with great courage and intelligence. Temujin became head of the family at the age of 9 when his father, Yesugei, was murdered by a rival nomadic tribe called the Tartars. The family was forced into exile and poverty. Temujin was taken prisoner after another tribe attacked their camp. He was placed under a heavy wooden collar around his neck to prevent him from escaping. Temujin was able to escape and return to his tribe with a reputation as a fierce warrior while still a young teenager. Before he was even 20, he was able to create allies and marry the daughter of a powerful neighbor. His wife was kidnapped by a rival tribe called the Merkits. It took him less than a year to defeat this tribe and save his wife. His treatment of the Merkits attracted other tribes to his side. Temujin was capable of attacking and defeating anyone who opposed him. Those he defeated were given the choice of joining his side or being put to death. By the age of twenty-five, Temujin had unified all the Mongol tribes into one. His new title was given to him in 1183. He was now called Genghis Khan, which means “precious king”. I think Genghis Khan was more useful to Mongolia because he was able to conquer two thirds of the known world to create the Mongol nation. Many consider him one of the greatest military leaders of all time. His tactics led him to conquer the lands of China, Russia and even Europe. Even after his death, the empire lasted for over 150 years under the leadership of his sons and grandsons. One of Genghis Khan's contributions to the world was his military tactics. His system was built on a system of ten. There were ten per squad, ten squads per company, ten companies per regiment, and ten thousand were called “Tumens”. Each soldier owned at least one horse and carried his own food. They underwent severe training and discipline.