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This map shows Genghis Khan's military route during the 1200s. As his empire grew, the cultures picked up in the different lands began to combine and show up in distant countries.
This map shows Genghis Khan's military route during the 1200s. As his empire grew, the cultures picked up in the different lands began to combine and show up in distant countries.
Genghis Khan's Empire
Genghis Khan created the largest contiguous land empire, leading tribes of Mongols to conquer most of Asia and the Middle East. However, he was stopped before he could expand his empire into Europe. During his rule, he was able to maintain unity throughout his empire. Khan would send people from his conquered lands in the east to help conquer the west, and then he would take people from the west and send them east to help organize and administrate there. Craftsmen from both ends of the empire would travel back and forth educating others. As a result, the unity of the Mongol Empire expanded beyond just the ruling authority, but also included cultures and arts. Genghis Khan's grandson continued the empire by establishing the Yuan dynasty in China, which lasted through 22 generations. The legacy established by the Mongolian empire lasts to this day, and still shocks people with how he was able to maintain control over such a large area. The key to his success seems to be in the communication and tolerance that he provided after the conquests.
Results of the Empire
Genghis Khan restored the Silk Road, and trading became more prosperous. The people who were sent across the empire by Khan, as well as the traveling merchants all contributed to the spread of culture and knowledge throughout the empire. Islamic teaching was also carried by these travelers, and eventually reached China. Some of the defining characteristics of Khan's empire were the amount of religious freedom, government ordered Uighur writing script, and the allowance for teaching. For example, Khan often met with religious scholars, teachers, and advisors in order to learn more about the lands he conquered. He wanted to know about superior weapons and ways of battle. He also relied on horse based messengers for fast communication. All of these aspects led to an empire that was perfectly set up for the transmission of knowledge and culture. It is no wonder that architectural aspects of regions on opposite ends of the empire are found throughout.
Spread of Success
Khan also created the first postal system, which extended from the Middle East across Asia, eventually reaching China. This system was centered around horseback riding, and was the fastest system of communication, trade, and travel through the empire. Merchants often used this route for trade and traveling. The route was also used by foreigners, officials, and the military. There were postal stations placed along the route which provided food and shelter. Travelers on this route were protected, and this encouraged movement between the regions of the Mongol empire, facilitating trade and communication.
Works Cited
Norman, Jeremy. "Postal System Within the Mongol Empire and China." HistoryofInformation.com." Jeremy Norman & Co., 2014. Web. 8 Dec. 2014.
Wu, Annie. "Genghis Khan." China Highlights. China Highlights, 2014. Web. 8 December 2014.
Genghis Khan created the largest contiguous land empire, leading tribes of Mongols to conquer most of Asia and the Middle East. However, he was stopped before he could expand his empire into Europe. During his rule, he was able to maintain unity throughout his empire. Khan would send people from his conquered lands in the east to help conquer the west, and then he would take people from the west and send them east to help organize and administrate there. Craftsmen from both ends of the empire would travel back and forth educating others. As a result, the unity of the Mongol Empire expanded beyond just the ruling authority, but also included cultures and arts. Genghis Khan's grandson continued the empire by establishing the Yuan dynasty in China, which lasted through 22 generations. The legacy established by the Mongolian empire lasts to this day, and still shocks people with how he was able to maintain control over such a large area. The key to his success seems to be in the communication and tolerance that he provided after the conquests.
Results of the Empire
Genghis Khan restored the Silk Road, and trading became more prosperous. The people who were sent across the empire by Khan, as well as the traveling merchants all contributed to the spread of culture and knowledge throughout the empire. Islamic teaching was also carried by these travelers, and eventually reached China. Some of the defining characteristics of Khan's empire were the amount of religious freedom, government ordered Uighur writing script, and the allowance for teaching. For example, Khan often met with religious scholars, teachers, and advisors in order to learn more about the lands he conquered. He wanted to know about superior weapons and ways of battle. He also relied on horse based messengers for fast communication. All of these aspects led to an empire that was perfectly set up for the transmission of knowledge and culture. It is no wonder that architectural aspects of regions on opposite ends of the empire are found throughout.
Spread of Success
Khan also created the first postal system, which extended from the Middle East across Asia, eventually reaching China. This system was centered around horseback riding, and was the fastest system of communication, trade, and travel through the empire. Merchants often used this route for trade and traveling. The route was also used by foreigners, officials, and the military. There were postal stations placed along the route which provided food and shelter. Travelers on this route were protected, and this encouraged movement between the regions of the Mongol empire, facilitating trade and communication.
Works Cited
Norman, Jeremy. "Postal System Within the Mongol Empire and China." HistoryofInformation.com." Jeremy Norman & Co., 2014. Web. 8 Dec. 2014.
Wu, Annie. "Genghis Khan." China Highlights. China Highlights, 2014. Web. 8 December 2014.