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Download Pax Mongolica - Mr. Sarmiento`s Global History Class
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The Mongols AIM: Determine the effects of the expanding Mongol Empire Do Now: Go to the class website and download the 2nd Mongol PPT. http://globalwithmrs.weebly.com Mongols expand west Mongols invade Eastern Europe Genghis Khan attack Russia Hungary and Poland Destruction and Conquest Mongol warriors spread terror and destruction Cities were destroyed and looted Despite brutality Mongols ruled with tolerance Mongol leaders respected the arts, academics and artisans Conquered people could live as they did before if they paid a tax to the Mongol rulers A Mongol Dynasty in China Background Kublai Khan, Genghis grandson conquers China Created the Yuan Dynasty Prosperity and Discontent in China Yuan Dynasty ruled for 150 years Peace was established Great cities flourished Only Mongols could serve in the military and hold government jobs Chinese resented this policy Chinese uprisings began Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road Pax Mongolica allowed for more extensive trade The Silk Road became dangerous area Mongols provided safe passage and trade flourished Marco Polo Mongol Effect on Russia Mongols invade Russia Absolute government- rule by one person Isolation- Russia was cut off from Eastern Europe Isolation stopped advancements from reaching Russia Decline of the Mongol Empire • Mongol Empire was to big to govern efficiently • Mongols had little experience in governing • Discontent with Mongols in Russia and China led to rebellion Exit Slip In the last page of the questions handout: – Explain why the Silk Road had turned into a dangerous trek. How did the Pax Mongolica remediate that problem?
