AP Mock Trials, Semester 1 For each trial, participants include the individual on trial, three defense attorneys, and three prosecution attorneys. Each attorney may have two witnesses whose accounts are based on historical research, but these witnesses and their biographies must be disclosed to the opposing side at least three days before the trial. The rest of the class will serve on the jury. The individual on trial must address the charges against him/her with historical accuracy, including a 3-4 minute speech in his/her defense. Attorneys must prepare an opening statement, questions for the tried individual and witnesses on both sides, and closing statements. Within these components, they must address all charges against the individual on trial in a way that favors their side. Trial 1: Genghis Khan Genghis Khan (aka Temujin, Chinghis Khan): Mongol ruler, 1206-1227 Tried by AP world historians, 1450 C.E. Key Question: Did the advantages of Mongol rule of much of Eurasia from around 1200-1350 C.E. justify the tactics of conquest and rule by Genghis Khan? Charges: 1. Excessively brutal tactics of conquest compared to other conquerors before 1450 CE 2. Hatred and destruction of Eurasian cities 3. Mass slaughter of civilians 4. Ineffective organization and administration of conquered territories 5. Forcing opponents and conquered peoples to increase military building and spending, rather than creating other infrastructure, technology, the arts and education Comparisons: Alexander the Great, Ashoka, Shi Huangdi Anticipated trial date:_________________