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1. Compare and interpret the maps given in Jack Weatherford's book on pages 2, 80, and 194. What do they say about the Mongols? Why are certain rivers, mountain ranges, and cities depicted? What is their significance? Give at least three examples. Mongolia stood as a geographically tiny entity before the influence of Genghis Khan as we can see in the first map on page 2. Contrasted with Mongolia's current expanse of 605,000 square miles, the original territorial size portrays a big difference, highlighting the force of the Mongols under Khan's leadership. Noteworthy are the original capital city, Avarga, and the encompassing Mount Burkhan Khaldun, both significant as the birth and final resting place of Khan. The second map illustrates the Mongol empire's expansion, asserting dominance over the neighboring regions and encompassing contemporary urban centers from Baghdad to Beijing. The third map shows the fluctuating borders of Mongolia under the reign of the new emperor, Khan Khubilai, who was Genghis's grandson. One change between the second and third map is the differences of the Chinese territories. The westward and Chinese expansion, however, rendered the eastern frontier more susceptible, resulting in a reduction of conquered lands. The third map illustrates the empire's division into distinct regions, featuring the capital cities of Khanbalik and Karakorum. Khanbalik, now Beijing, serves as China's capital, while Karakorum, situated at the empire's heart, was abandoned after 25 years as Mongolia's capital in favor of the new capital, Shangdu, established in 1260. 2. Why does Weatherford call Genghis Khan a "thoroughly modern man" (page 267)? According to Weatherford, Genghis Khan emerged as a commanding figure capable of bridging the societal and cultural differences within the various regions into his empire. This enabled Khan to unify a vast and diverse expanse into a cohesive empire. Remarkably, during his reign, Khan implemented policies that appear remarkably contemporary, advocating for religious freedom, merit-based promotions for his subjects, and a concerted effort to enhance the well-being of the Mongolian population. 3. What were major historical and cultural changes in Mongolia in the twentieth century? What are Mongolians concerned about now? Now, Mongolians are worried about things most nations are of, such as climate change and the expansion of industrial activities. However, the 20th century marked a hard period for Mongolia, commencing with a struggle for independence from China's dominion. Assisted by the Russians, Mongolia successfully reclaimed its independence, facing challenges due to a communist regime assuming control of its government. The strained relationship with Russia persisted until 1992, following the end of the USSR in 1991, when Russia's influence didn’t have any more power. Mongolia then elected a democratic type of government.
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