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2.2 The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern World

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The rise of the Mongols was one of the most dramatic transformations of the 13th century. Before Genghis Khan united the clans, the Mongols were nomadic herders living in the harsh steppes of Central Asia. Within a few decades, they had conquered vast territories and established the largest land empire in history.

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  1. 2.1The Silk RoadsPreview lesson
  2. 2.2The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern WorldThis lesson
  3. 2.3Exchange in the Indian OceanPreview lesson
  4. 2.4Trans-Saharan Trade RoutesPreview lesson
  5. 2.5Cultural Consequences of ConnectivityPreview lesson
  6. 2.6Environmental Consequences of ConnectivityPreview lesson

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