GLOBAL HISTORY: SPICONARDI Decline of the Mongols
Pax Mongolia Pax Mongolia period of political stability from Chinggis to Kublai Khan While they felt superior to other cultures and limited rights of the Chinese Mongols tolerated & learned from other cultures Allowed all religions to be practiced Not a true golden age Mongols made no real artistic or scientific achievements Trade Encouraged trade, but Wars also disrupted and hindered trade at times
Causes “One can conquer the empire on horseback, but one cannot govern it on horseback.” What does this quote imply about a cause to the Mongol decline? __________________________________________
Causes Diversity While Mongols were tolerant of other cultures and religions, it became difficult to keep such a diversity of people unified Lands too vast Empire stretched from Korea to Danube River
Causes Weak Rulers/Political instability Fights over successions to the Golden Horde Khanate Sensing weakness, Mongols face rebellions within the empire Chinese overthrow Mongols in 1368 & establish Ming Dynasty Black Death Kills millions Halts trade from the West