Similarities between Mongols and Aztecs

Prompt number 1
The rise of the Aztec and Mongol empires had a large impact on the areas they inhabited. The vast difference in geographical regions and mode of inhabitants caused the two empires to develop in very unique ways. Both the Aztecs and the Mongols were very similar in many aspects including their goal of gaining complete power and expanding their empires over a vast area. Even though the Aztecs and Mongols shared many similarities in their war tactics, they were separated in their advancements in technology and religion.
Aztecs:
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Disliked and distrusted
Human sacrifice
Strong warriors
Worshiped the sun
Stationary living
Isolated
More technologically advanced Mongols:
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Nomads
Islamic religion
Adopted prior customs
Not as technologically advanced 5. Hierarchical political system Both:
1. Brutal
2. Saw sacrifice as a prestigious and honorable act.
3. Power hungry

Prompt number 2
Mongol rule had a significant political and economical impact on China and Russia.
The Mongol rule was much more significant over the Chinese than it was over the Russians.
The Russians were given much more leniency within their politically, while the Chinese were given much less freedom. Economically, the Mongols had a similar effect on both China and
Russia. Both regions experienced an economic boom with the improvement of infrastructure and technology like gun powder.