1200-1450

• The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from Eastern Europe to Asia.
• Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty in China and introduced paper money.
• The Mongol conquests led to increased trade and cultural exchange between East and West.
• The Mongol Empire facilitated the spread of ideas such as Islam and Buddhism across Eurasia.
• The Mongol Empire had a decentralized structure with local rulers governing provinces.
• The Mongol Empire's successor states included the Ilkhanate (Persia), Chagatai Khanate (Central Asia), Golden Horde (Russia), and Yuan Dynasty (China).
• The Silk road is a famous trading route from China to Europe.
• Buddhism spread throughout Asia as a product of India.
• "Neo-Confucianism" is a term used to describe the contemporary revival of Confucianism by interpreting Confucian text's and Buddhist morals.
• The practices of Buddhism changed overtime, with emphasis on moral traits and merit rather than the historical teachings of Buddha.
• China influenced its neighbors: Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
• Buddhism was disliked in China. Monks and nuns had to pay taxes, and the state disrespected religious buildings and took land, money, metals, and serfs.
• The Mongols brought indirect contact to major civilizations of Eurasia.
• The Mongol Empire gained a reputation for ruthless brutality and destructiveness.
• The Mongols held the highest position and status in every empire they rule.
• Baghdad fell in 1258, which resulted in the end of Islamic caliphate and massacre of 200,000 people.