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ARTIFACT: Safe Conduct Pass (Paiza) with Inscription in Phakpa Script
The inscription reads, “By the strength of Eternal Heaven, an edict of the Emperor [Khan]. He who has not respect shall be guilty.” The form of the pass (paiza), with its animal mask decoration, is similar to that of a Tibetan mirror for reflecting evil.
The basic type of paiza was issued to messengers (elchin) and was supposed to be used only on the Mongol Empire’s famous post-road (or yam) system. Such a paiza, as pictured here, gave the holder the right to receive room, board, fresh horses, and an escort while traveling from station to station on the yam.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCUMENTED RESPONSE
Row 1: From your understanding of this object, would you use this to describe the rise of the Mongol Empire, the decline of the Mongol Empire, or a connection with a neighboring foreign empire? [Identify RISE, DECLINE, or CONNECTION]
Row 2: Identify the PRESET category you would use to describe this object.
Row 3: Using the category you identified in Row 2, explain the effect this object has on Yuan China.
Row 4: Explain how your answer in Row 3 can be used to explain the rise, decline, or connection that you identified in Row 1.
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