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Why is Genghis Khan's impact mixed?
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He caused huge destruction, but Mongol rule also helped trade, communication and order.
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What was the Yam?
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A Mongol messenger system with relay stations, horses and fast communication.
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What was the Yassa?
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A strict law code linked to Genghis Khan.
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Why did terror matter?
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It made cities fear resisting after hearing what happened elsewhere.
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What was one positive impact?
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Safer trade along many Silk Road routes.
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What was one negative impact?
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Cities that resisted could be destroyed and populations could suffer badly.
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Why did religious tolerance matter?
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It helped Mongols rule many peoples with different beliefs.
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Why do historians disagree?
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They focus on different evidence: destruction, trade, government, religion or long-term connection.
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What is the safest impact judgement?
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The legacy was mixed: destructive during conquest, but also organising after victory.
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What is the Paper 1 mistake to avoid?
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Do not make Genghis Khan only a hero or only a monster.
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Genghis Khan (c1200–1227)
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