Mongols Impact: Mongol Impact On China And Russia

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Mongol Impact: China and Russia

The political rule of the Mongols were able to assist change in both Russia and China in terms of religion, social standing, and political organization, however, Russia was able to keep many of its old political power under the Mongol rule, but China’s political and social structure was changed drastically under the Mongols. The Russians and Chinese both benefited from the idea of Mongol tolerance. The new political rule of the Mongols allowed the Orthodox church in Russia rise and gain more economic power, this is due to them being centered in the thriving Moscow. The Chinese counterpart, Buddhism, was also able to gain some political power as they were accepted into the court of Kubilai Khan, along with