Description of Mongol influence on the Ming and Russian Empires:
art
Religion
Language
Government
Mongol influence on the Ming and Russian Empires:
Art: In both the Ming and Russian Empires, Mongol rule had a significant impact on the arts. In China, traditional Chinese art forms continued to be practiced, but there was also a blending of Mongol and Chinese artistic styles. Mongol influences can be seen in the portrayal of landscape and animals, as well as in the use of vibrant colors. In the Russian Empire, Mongol rule led to the exposure of Russian artists to Islamic and Turkic art forms, which influenced the development of Russian iconography and decorative arts.
Religion: The Mongol conquest of both the Ming and Russian Empires had an impact on religious practices. In China, Mongol rule brought a revival of Buddhism, which had already been present in the region but had lost some popularity. Mongol rulers, including Kublai Khan, supported and promoted Buddhism, leading to its spread and influence during the Ming Dynasty. In Russia, Mongol rule led to the dominance of the Orthodox Church, which was favored by the Mongol rulers. The Orthodox Church became an important aspect of Russian identity and culture during this period.
Language: Mongol influence on language was more prominent in Russia than in China. In Russia, Mongol rule led to the adoption of certain Mongol words and phrases into the Russian language. Additionally, the Mongols introduced a written script called the Uyghur script, which was used for administrative purposes in the Russian Empire. In China, the Mongol rulers primarily used the Chinese language for administrative purposes and did not have as noticeable an impact on the language itself.
Government: Mongol influence on government was more significant in the Russian Empire than in China. In Russia, the Mongols established a system of governance known as the "Tatar Yoke", where the Mongol rulers had significant control over the Russian princes and their territories. The Russian princes were forced to pay tribute to the Mongols and were often appointed by them. This system lasted for several centuries and had a lasting impact on Russian governance. In China, while the Mongols introduced certain administrative practices, they also largely adopted the existing Chinese bureaucracy and governmental systems. The Chinese civil service system continued to function during the Mongol rule, with Mongol rulers often relying on Chinese officials to assist in governance.