The Mongols: How Barbaric Were the "Barbarians"? Were the Mongols Barbaric or perhaps, uniquely "civilized"?

Creating your Initial Claim:

Based on the Documents 1, 2, 3 and 4, make an initial claim using the following format AND give 3 reasons that you will use to support your claim.

The Mongols should be considered as barbaric/uniquely civilized (choose one) because (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).

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