The Mongols were a nomadic civilization that never settled in one place. They lived in yurts or tents that could be easily packed up and moved. In the early 12th century, the Mongols were made up of many tribes who often fought and competed for land and livestock. In 1206, Genghis Khan united these tribes and the Mongols went on to become the most successful warriors in history. Although the Mongols brutally killed and murdered many people, they developed battle tactics, laws, and an acceptance of religion that demonstrated that was an advanced society. The Mongols developed strategic methods to defeat their enemies in battle (Doc 3). When they were going to join battle they drew all the battle lines. Mongols were good at faking retreat
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Genghis Khan created a set of laws that continued to guide Mongol life (Doc 7). Some of these laws were related to hospitality, adultery, drinking, and marriage.(Doc, 10) By showing hospitality, the wife had to take care of the household. If a guest or messenger visited, the wife would ensure that everything was in order and visitors were provided food and any other supplies while the husband was at war or hunting. A husband and his wife had to show respect and friendliness to each other and had to maintain their happiness under all circumstances. The law of adultery stated that whosoever commits adultery will be executed, whether or not they have previous convictions. (Doc.10) The law of drinking allowed a Mongol man to become drunk three times a month and if he went past the limit, he could be punished. It was better if he was drunk less than the three times a month limit. Finally, the law of marriage allowed a man to have as many wives as he was able to keep. It was custom to marry any of their relatives except for their mothers, daughters, or their mother's sisters. These laws demonstrate how the Mongols utilized various governing ways, principles, and social norms to ensure a civilized society. This form of organization shows that they were not
Genghis Khan created a set of laws that continued to guide Mongol life (Doc 7). Some of these laws were related to hospitality, adultery, drinking, and marriage.(Doc, 10) By showing hospitality, the wife had to take care of the household. If a guest or messenger visited, the wife would ensure that everything was in order and visitors were provided food and any other supplies while the husband was at war or hunting. A husband and his wife had to show respect and friendliness to each other and had to maintain their happiness under all circumstances. The law of adultery stated that whosoever commits adultery will be executed, whether or not they have previous convictions. (Doc.10) The law of drinking allowed a Mongol man to become drunk three times a month and if he went past the limit, he could be punished. It was better if he was drunk less than the three times a month limit. Finally, the law of marriage allowed a man to have as many wives as he was able to keep. It was custom to marry any of their relatives except for their mothers, daughters, or their mother's sisters. These laws demonstrate how the Mongols utilized various governing ways, principles, and social norms to ensure a civilized society. This form of organization shows that they were not