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Mongols Influence On China

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The Mongols conquered much land to create a vast empire with a legacy that impacts society today. With their armies, the Mongols brought a new type of government to China. They allowed China to continue its bureaucratic ways, but had absolute control over everything. Although there are other cultures that have influenced China’s government, the Mongols had a great impact on China’s government. This is shown by the similar traits both governments of the time share, its military dependency, intimidation, and absolute power without any checks.
The Mongols and China share the same trait of its military dependency. They need the military to intimidate, stay in power, and to keep people in line. The Mongols employ intimidation tactics on the battlefield,

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