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Mongol Culture Spread

The Mongols spread culture across their empire through conquest and war, which expanded trade and interactions.

Genghis Khan's Impact on Silk Road

Genghis Khan protected trade routes along the Silk Road, making them safer for merchants, which increased trade and cultural exchange.

Chagatai Khanate Role

The Chagatai Khanate controlled Central Asia and Silk Road routes, connecting China and the Islamic world, spreading goods and ideas.

Pax Mongolica

A period of stability when Mongols protected trade routes, boosting economies and cultural diffusion across Eurasia.

Mongol Empire After Genghis Khan

After Genghis Khan’s death, the Mongol Empire split into four khanates: Yuan, Chagatai, Ilkhanate, and Golden Horde.

Yuan Dynasty Differences

The Yuan Dynasty differed from previous Chinese dynasties by removing civil service exams and replacing Chinese leaders with Mongols while maintaining Chinese culture.

Impact of Mongol Rule in Persia

Persia suffered destruction in resistance to Mongol rule, but stability returned through Mongol trade and governance.

Mongol Rule in Russia

Under the Golden Horde, Russia became a tribute state; local rulers retained power if they paid tribute.

Long-Term Impacts of Mongol Rule

The long-term impacts of Mongol rule included economic stability, spread of culture, ideas, languages, and integration of Eurasia through trade routes.