East Asian Empires

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The original influence of East Asia was

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China

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Where did the Mongols originate?

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The Central Asian steppes

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Mongol society was traditionally made up of: Travelling merchants and sailors, Nomadic herders, City Dwellers, Farmers

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Nomadic herders

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Mongols lived in structures called

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Yurts

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From an early age, Mongols were trained in

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Archery and horseback riding

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The Mongol army controlled the largest land-based empire. As the army conquered cities, they showed mercy to those who surrendered but none to those who resisted and fought the army.

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They showed mercy to those who surrendered but none to those who resisted and fought the army.

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The Mongol attitude toward the native religion of the people they conquered was

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Acceptance of native religions.

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The Mongols used their military dominance of the region to facilitate the Pax Mongolica. How did they do this?

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By allowing travelers safe passage through their empire, especially the Silk Road.

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One of the main weaknesses of the Heian court originated with: The disinterest in military organization, patrolling borders or internal policing.

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The disinterest in military organization, patrolling borders or internal policing.

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Originating out of a violent civil war, the shogunate was successful because they promised regional security, made laws, collected taxes, and controlled the military.

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Promised regional security, made laws, collected taxes, and controlled the military.