The Mongols were a powerhouse for a relatively short period of time from 1206 to 1279 by ruling the majority of Asia and eastern Europe leading to them becoming the largest contiguous empire in history. This power is due to the power of Genghis Khan, the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols, and most importantly the geography of Southern Asia. Asia is covered by steppes, extensive flat plains that are easy to traverse, and the Mongols used these to their advantage to easily travel through their empire. It was also important that they were nomadic because the Mongols never really stayed in one place. However, the Mongols were never able to take control of India because the Himalayan mountains blocked their path. As the Mongols traveled across …show more content…
According to Document 5, An Excerpt from The Travels of Marco Polo, “At the next station he finds his relief ready in like manner; and so the post proceeds, with a change at every three miles. And in this way the Emperor...receives despatches with news from places ten days’ journey off in one day and night; or, if need be, news from a hundred days off in ten days and nights; and that is no small matter!” Clearly, the Mongols created a very efficient and organized road system which meant that information and goods that would normally take days upon days to get to their desired location only took a small amount of time to get there. An advanced system of roads, such as the roads of the Roman Empire and in this case the Mongolian Empire, are a clear example of a civilized empire because they show how highly developed and structured the empire is. A road system is crucial to the success of a civilization because it is the basis for how information and ideas are spread, how money is made through trade, and how armies move from one place to another. It is evident that the Mongols were a very organized and civilized
They were able to conquer most of their territory by fear and being able to adapt to the environment that they were in. The Mongols also provided protection to the traders on the Silk Road, issuing passports, allowing for more merchants to feel secure to travel through
The Mongols were really good at destruction and killing people with their big army’s and ways of conquering. The Mongols should be remembered for destruction because they conquered cities and did not care about the state of the city afterward this claim will be supported by the following three pieces of
Besides their murderous characteristics, the Mongols were very successful in expanding their empire with improving trade and having excellent plans. According to Document A, it shows a map and a key on the seven largest empires in the world. The largest empire with a grand total of 4,860,000 square miles of land was the Mongol Empire. This achievement is extremely significant to our knowledge of history. This does not mean that their achievements of killing millions should make us ignore this tremendous achievement.
The Mongols had many more positive effects than negative. They set many outstanding examples for us. They made it without a doubt easy for us to live the way we want and make decisions on our own. The Mongols were brilliant people and others should not look down on
The Mongols were people who emerged from the vasts of Central Asia in the 13th century. Led by Genghis Khan, they rapidly conquered a vast empire that stretched from China to Eastern Europe. While the Mongols are often depicted as brutal conquerors, the documents provided offer a better view of their impact on the world. These documents include accounts of Mongol diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange, as well as descriptions of their military campaigns. By examining these documents, we can gain a better understanding of the legacy of the Mongols and the ways in which they shaped the world we live in today.
The Mongols also used smart tactics to weaken their enemy so their attack could be easier. They used high powered weapons to kill. At night they didn’t stop fighting. They split themselves into groups and took turns fighting so they wouldn’t get tired. The Mongols take children from their families at a young age, force them into battle, and even after they win the battle the Mongols kill off any civilians that remain.
With this belief, they were able to spread fear throughout other kingdoms. The Mongols have done many bad things that lead up to them being one of the largest and best empires in the world. How did the Mongolian Empire get so big? The Mongolian Empire was very effective by expanding their kingdom, but their biggest accomplishment was warfare. In the year 1160, the leader of the Mongols started getting attention because they were murdering and expanding their terrority by doing so.
The Mongolian empire was a huge but short-lived empire. Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongols. Genghis Khan started his empire in Asia and over time the empire expanded into Europe and the majority of Asia. The mongolian empire started in Asia and expanded into part of europe.
Although the Mongol Empire only remained for about a century, ultimately, the Mongols were greatly significant in larger patterns of continuity or change between 1200 and 1450 because they
The Mongols lived in Eurasia in an area with little rain and extreme temperatures. They centered their life on herding animals, as well as constantly looking for new land. Because of this lifestyle the Mongols were very tough warriors who usually took over other settlements. Their leader, Genghis Khan, built a powerful army, which then they began a 21-year conquest of Eurasia
This displays the Mongol characteristic of adaptation and acceptance towards new cultures and ideas, implementing diversity. When the Mongols conquered most of Asia, including China and Persia, they also gained control of the continental caravan routes, which were essential to their lucrative commerce(Document J). It is a misconception that the Mongols, a successful empire that excelled in it varied commerce and trade, was barbaric due to the mature level of tolerance required for peaceful public
Mongol armies tore through most of the ancient world throughout the 13th century. Pillaging and plundering every nation in their path, the Mongols left an impressive wake of destruction and death. The Mongols shook the world with the impact of their conquests, but not of their influence was negative. Overall the Mongols brought much needed change in politics and commerce to both China and the Middle East.
At the start of the thirteenth century, the mongols rose to power using various tactics both psychologically and physically , extending their territory far and wide across Afro-Eurasia. While under the leader known as Genghis Khan, the Mongols conquered a vast amount of land uncomparable to the land conquered by Alexander the Great, as they unite the lands under one name. Leaving a mark so large on the cities behind with everlasting consequences that can not be erased. During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the mongols impacted the societies of Afro-Eurasia in many different ways. These impacts included making trade routes safer by having mongols patrol the silk roads which made trade safer for merchants/ the shifting of currency to
The Mongols Intro The Mongols have made a negative impact to all of us in one way or another. Some ways worse than others. Some of the things Genghis Khan has done may be cruel and wrong, but was what he had to do to be a great leader. The Mongolians ruled from 1260 to 1368 C.E, they were located in Mongolia, in the Northern China area.
The Mongols, a native asian tribe, eight hundred years ago conquered much of the known world. Said tribe originated from the grasslands of central asia and went on to become one of the most successful and most conversed about castes in history. The story of the mongols, however, is one that is quite difficult to tell. The Mongols were an illiterate clan, making it close to impossible to receive a message in full context, much like the telephone game nowadays were a message is spread through many individuals until reaching the final destination. For hundreds of years the Mongols have been a center of debate for many history related discussions, though the common conclusion is yes, the mongols were a barbaric tribe, that’s not really the case, and it’s backed by facts.