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Historical Development
Historical Development
The expansion of empires—including the Mongols—facilitated Afro-Eurasian trade and communication as new people were drawn into their conquerors’ economies and trade networks.
The expansion of empires—including the Mongols—facilitated Afro-Eurasian trade and communication as new people were drawn into their conquerors’ economies and trade networks.
KEY WORDS:
KEY WORDS:
Mongol Peace (Pax Mongolica)
Moscow
Tributes
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LEQ: Changes & Continuities Over Time (CCOT)
Mongol Impacts on Eurasian Trade
The Mongols understood the importance of trade to the health and wealth of their empire and actively supported its growth. As a result, they worked to develop business & commerce across their territories.
Major Networks of Trade & the Mongol Empires
The 4 Ways Mongols Impacted Trade
Mongol rulers supported merchants by supplying financial help to increase merchants’ profits & supported the growth of the merchant profession.
The Pax Mongolica
he Pax Mongolica, Latin for “Mongol peace,” describes a period of relative stability in Eurasia under the Mongol Empire during the 1200-1300s. The Pax Mongolica brought a period of stability among the people who lived in the conquered territory.
The Yam System
The Mongols set up a system of postal/relay stations every 20-30 miles apart in which relay riders, on horseback, could rest, eat hot meals, and feed their animal. At one point, there were at least 1,400 stations in China alone, and the messengers had 50,000 fresh horses at their disposal.
The Eastern & Western Worlds Begin Sustained Contact
The Eastern & Western Worlds Begin Sustained Contact
Before the 1200s, the Western & Eastern civilizations were aware of each other’s existence but did not often directly communicate. However, the Pax Mongolica will allow for greater communication between Europe & Asia.
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