Mongol trial is almost done

For tonight, compose a blog post in which you reflect on the Mongol Trial.

First, think about the activity itself. Did you enjoy it? find it easy/hard?
Then think about the job you did as your role. Did you do it well? Any regrets? Triumphs?

Second consider what you now know about the Mongols. How do you view them? Are they horrible monsters? ambitious psychotics? typical empire builders? Should we admire them for what they built, or should we repudiate them for how they went about it?
Finally, how would you render a verdict, regardless of the part you played in the trial? Would you find them guilty or not guilty of the crimes of genocide, kidnapping and terrorism?

I'll give my verdict at the conclusion of the trial, we'll quickly review some important facts from chapter 18, and then we'll be off to Sub-Saharan Africa.