Legacies of the Mongol Empire (Essay Sample)

Name Instructor Course Date Legacies of the Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire was established in 1206 by Genghis Khan after swiftly conquering numerous lands in Europe and Asia. The Mongols were nomads who established their prosperity by encouraging trade and scientific developments. Although the Mongols can be seen as a barbaric rule that demolished civilization, it can also be viewed as an empire that made major contributions to education and trade between countries and regions. The key legacies of the Mongol rule was the concern for trade and knowledge for all. They facilitated swiftness and safety of trade in the empire through the use of money in paper form. The Mongols introduced and promoted the education of peasant children through the creation of public schools. This is an achievement because no other government had tried to provide education for everyone. Furthermore, the Mongols encouraged the exchange of ideas and creation of new approaches including astronomy. Another notable legacy of the Mongol rule was religious tolerance and not getting involved in the people’s religion. The Mongol Empire was the largest in world history and covered lands in Europe and Asia. It united many area some of which are still unified today. Mongol culture included local customs and lead to stability that permitted ideologies, trade and information to be...