China and Russia fell under the rule of the Mongol Empire both politically and economically. Mongol rule among them was very contrasting. The Mongols ruled China through direct rule of it. The Mongols also managed to take control of the Silk Road. On the other hand, rule over Russia was indirect and economically, taxes were harsh. Mongol rule among the nations varied and shared many similarities. Both China and Russia were incorporated into the ever-expanding Mongol Empire. The enormous expanses of land contained in each civilization would have helped increase the power of the Mongols. This would also help them control more of Eurasia. Many people were killed during the brutal wars that the Mongols started in an attempt to conquer the land. They were power-hungry and destroyed everything that stood in the way of their conquests. The Mongols never assimilated into either Chinese or Russian culture. This led to rebellions against the Mongols in both the Chinese and Russian areas. However, the Mongols established the Yuan Dynasty in China which lasted about 100 years. The Mongols under Kublai...