Mongol Empire: Culture

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Dec 12, 1300

    Cultural diffsion

    The Mongol Empire Enhanced the Cultural Diffusion from Asia to Europe.
  • Period: Dec 12, 1206 to Dec 12, 1324

    Result of conquests

    They spread their culture and innovations of the places that they conquered, such as Central Asia, East Asia, North Asia, Southwest Asia, Eastern Europe etc.
  • Period: Dec 12, 1215 to Dec 12, 1294

    Kublai Khan

    He became the ruler of the Mongol empire, and he is well-known for his tolerance of religion.
  • Dec 12, 1251

    Involvement in the Silk Road

    Involvement in the Silk Road
    They united the areas along the Silk Road and ensured protection along the Silk Road to encourage trade and travel.
  • Dec 12, 1269

    The Square Script

    The Square Script
    The Square Script was a remarkable effort to devise a new written language.
  • Dec 12, 1271

    Introduction of Nestorian Christians

    Introduction of Nestorian Christians
    This religion was promoted by the Mongols, partly because Khublai Khan's own mother was an adherent of that faith.
  • Dec 12, 1281

    A meeting with Buddhist and Daoist monks

    A meeting with Buddhist and Daoist monks
    They debated the merits of their individual religions, Khubilai Khan supported the Buddhists and imposed severe limits on Daoism.
  • Dec 12, 1295

    Persian influence

    Persian influence
    Mongols generally assimilate Persian customs and traditions. An example of this is that Ilkhan Ghazan converts to Islam.
  • Dec 12, 1300

    Technological innovation

    The Mongols introduced gunpowder cannons, bamboo rockets, and incendiary grenades to the battlefield; they were indestructible in their acts of destruction.
  • Dec 12, 1304

    Islamic influence

    Islamic influence
    The Mongol dynasty's relation to Islam, in particular, had tremendous impact on China's relations with the outside world. An example is that the Mongols recruited a number of Muslims to help in the rule of China, especially in the field of financial administration.