The Mongols

The documents linked below present some possible reasons why the historical significance of the Mongols can be viewed either positively or negatively. The
purpose of this discussion is to have you consider this issue and then conclude if the impact of the Mongols was ultimately positive or negative
Read the following documents

1. TRAVEL of MARCO POLO https://go.view.usg.edu/content/enforced/2720882-
   CO.540.HIST1111.13455.20234/Unit%208%20Travels%20of%20Marco%20Polo.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=AJDsc2SJLudeGJzDROOPFHYuG
2. Polo, on the Taras https://go.view.usg.edu/content/enforced/2720882-CO.540.HIST1111.13455.20234/Unit%208%20Polo,%20On%20the%20Tatars.pdf?
   _&d2lSessionVal=AJDsc2SJLudeGJzDROOPFHYuG
3. The Secret History of the Mongols https://go.view.usg.edu/content/enforced/2720882-
   CO.540.HIST1111.13455.20234/Unit%208%20Secret%20History%20of%20the%20Mongols.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=AJDsc2SJLudeGJzDROOPFHYuG
4. Pink, The better angels of nature
   https://go.view.usg.edu/content/enforced/2720882-CO.540.HIST1111.13455.20234/Unit%208%20Pinker.pdf?
   _&d2lSessionVal=AJDsc2SJLudeGJzDROOPFHYuG
   Then, answer both of the following questions:
5. What were the positive and negative characteristics of the Mongols? Provide specific examples of both positive and negative Mongol attributes from the
   documents you read.
6. Should the historical significance of the Mongols be viewed as positive or negative? Support your position with evidence from the documents you read.