Unit 2 Review - Mongols

Yes

Yes, they were.

Stretching from Korea to the borders of Europe, the Mongolian Empire stretched across the Asian Continent, and included conquering

The Song Dynasty

Dar al-Islam

Russia

Multiple kingdoms inbetween

When Kublai Khan followed in his grandfather's footsteps he conquered the Song Dynasty.

He divided the population between the Mongolians and Chinese

Oddly, they often attempted to copy the Chinese in dress, art, and culture, however, women were treated better.

They maintained the Silk Road as promoters of commerce.

Dar al-Islam initially suffered worse under the Mongolians

They burned down the capital city of Baghdad, including the famed House of Wisdom

Several more cities in the Middle East collapsed under their rule

Evetually though, the Mongolians would convert to the Islamic faith

(Modern Russia)

The Golden Horde struck frequently and without warning

Harsh rules were placed over the surviving regions including against practicing Christianity

Their development will be harshly held back while the rest of Europe flourishes

Epidemic disease spread mostly by fleas

Once infected, the sick would develop high fevers, large bulbous lumps, and eventually external bleeding

Killed approximately 1/3 of Europe

Report suggest the Bubonic Plague began in Central Asia

Its spread followed the Silk Road and even the Indian Ocean Trade Networks

Stories suggest the Mongolians even used the disease as a weapon.