... established a time of peace, called Pax Mongolica. When the Mongolians conquered China, Russia, and most of Eurasia, they also reopened the Silk Road. This led to increased globalization. Merchants, Diplomats, and traders could now travel from one end of the Silk Road to the other end, safely, without encountering nomadic invasions from nomadic tribes. Also, the Mongolian empire was rich because they taxed the ... civilians that came by the Silk Road. The Eurasian region was so strongly protected that Marco Polo could travel from Europe to China and back. Many look at the Mongols only a...

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... to move on any given notice. In 1227 Genghis died at the height of his power, opening up four trade routes that had been closed because of previous wars: the Silk Road, an alternative route from lower Udag to west China, sea route from China to Persian Gulf and a Siberian route. Not only did he create a well-organized empire, but also a victorious ... ...

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