How Are The Polynesians And Mongols Similar

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The Polynesians and Mongols are similar because their vast expansions cleared the way for new trade opportunities and access, but the empires differed because the Polynesians expanded in order to gain needed resources and space, while the Mongols expanded due to the great ambition and mission of their leader Genghis Khan.

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