3.2 - Social and Political Background
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Practice Questions
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What is pastoralism?
💡 Hint: Think about how nomadic people sustain themselves.
What does 'Pax Mongolica' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the influence of the Mongol Empire on trade.
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What economic practice did the Mongols primarily engage in?
💡 Hint: Focus on their lifestyle that involved movement and herding.
True or False: The term 'Pax Mongolica' signifies a time of conflict during the Mongol Empire's rule.
💡 Hint: Think about what the phrase implies about trade relations.
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Discuss the impacts of Genghis Khan’s policies on the cultural landscape of the regions he conquered. How did these policies shape modern perceptions of the Mongols?
💡 Hint: Reflect on specific policies that contributed to cultural integration.
Considering the biases of sedentary societies, how might these distortions affect modern interpretations of nomadic cultures? Provide examples to illustrate your point.
💡 Hint: Analyze how accounts from different perspectives might vary.
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