Post-Mongol Worlds
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"... In many cases the legacy of Mongol rule in places such as Russia and China was widely seen as negative, as foreign, oppressive rule. The shadow that the Mongols cast in this post-Mongol world, in countries as diverse as China; Russia; India; and Iran were very long. But as with all shadows, they passed. In the end, the Mongols and the successor states that emerge were arguably better warriors than rulers. ..."
Key Terms
- Khan
- Bubonic Plague
- Kublai Khan
- Yuan Dynasty
- Golden Horde
- Ilkhanate
- Chagatai Khanate
- Ming Dynasty
- Chu Yuan Chang
- Batu Khan
- Tatars
- Battle of Kulikov
- Hulag
- Tamerlane
- Battle of Angora
- Timurids
- Babur
- Mughal Dynasty
Guided Viewing Questions
- Discuss the 4 Khanates that emerged after the collapse of the Mongol Empire (Yuan Dynasty, Golden Horde, Ilkhanate, Chagatai Khanate). How did they shape/reshape Eurasia?
- What factors led to the decline of the Yuan Dynasty in China?
- What was the impact of the Golden Horde on Russian history?
- How did religion shape the short history of the Ilkhanate?
- How did Tamerlane attempt to recreate the Mongol Empire? Why did it ultimately fail?
- What was the legacy of the Mongols in world history? Be sure to consider both their positive and their negative contributions in your answer