Essay 5 – Continuity and Change of Mongol Rule in the Middle East
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Thesis
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Throughout the Mongol rule in the Middle East, many aspects of the economy, the culture, and the government experienced changes; however, a few areas of the economy and the government also remained the same.
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Statement of Continuity (1)
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The Mongols continued to allow conquered peoples to be involved in government.
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Supporting Statement (1a)
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The Persians kept lower lever positions.
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Supporting Statement (1b)
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The Mongols allowed local rulers to stay in place.
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Statement of Change (2)
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The Islamic faith changed.
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Supporting Statement (2a)
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It turned inward; suspicion of conflicts between faith and reason arose.
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Supporting Statement (2b)
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It became more conservative.
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Statement of Continuity (3)
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Trade continued to flourish.
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Supporting Statement (3a)
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The Mongols encouraged trade.
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Supporting Statement (3b)
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Long-distance trade routes continued to be used.
