The Xiongnu: Nomadic Empire Builders of the Eastern Steppes

Horse-Riding Nomads of the Eurasian Steppes

6th Grade·Social Studies·NCHS

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Identify the Xiongnu as a major nomadic confederation and describe their conflict with China.

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Horse-Riding Nomads of the Eurasian Steppes

6th Grade · Social Studies · NCHS

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Explain how horse riding shaped pastoral nomadism and cavalry warfare, and infer the characteristics of Scythian and Xiongnu societies from archaeological evidence.

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WH-ERA-3.S1.10National Center for History in the Schools Standards · 6th Grade

[Grades 7-12] Infer from archaeological or other evidence basic characteristics of Scythian or Xiongnu society and culture. [Formulate historical questions]