Chapter 11
Mongols
Who were the Mongols? They were pastoral nomads who disdained farming while entering their economic lives around animals. The Mongols left a mark on the historical development of the Afro Eurasian Empire. The Mogol empire was huge. They conquered, defeated, and exploited people. An individual who was important within the Mongols was Marco Polo. He claimed that the Mongols maintained 10,000 stations in all regions and 200,000 horses.
The Mongols religion was more of an acquiring type of thing. They were interested in learning others religions and traditions, they were very open-minded. The Mongol people came up with innovations. For example; horse harnesses, saddles, iron stirrups, forms of armor, and swords.
Black Death was also mentioned in this chapter. This plague claimed thousands of humans causing a contraction in population 70-90% affected.
The Mongols invaded Northern China began in 1209 and went on until 1279. Mongols were also in Persia were they made extensive use of Persian bureaucracy. Then, they entered Russia between 1237 and 1240.
Who were the Mongols? They were pastoral nomads who disdained farming while entering their economic lives around animals. The Mongols left a mark on the historical development of the Afro Eurasian Empire. The Mogol empire was huge. They conquered, defeated, and exploited people. An individual who was important within the Mongols was Marco Polo. He claimed that the Mongols maintained 10,000 stations in all regions and 200,000 horses.
The Mongols religion was more of an acquiring type of thing. They were interested in learning others religions and traditions, they were very open-minded. The Mongol people came up with innovations. For example; horse harnesses, saddles, iron stirrups, forms of armor, and swords.
Black Death was also mentioned in this chapter. This plague claimed thousands of humans causing a contraction in population 70-90% affected.
The Mongols invaded Northern China began in 1209 and went on until 1279. Mongols were also in Persia were they made extensive use of Persian bureaucracy. Then, they entered Russia between 1237 and 1240.
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