Why Did the Mongols Not Attack China, the Nearest Power

question 50

Short Answer

Why did the Mongols not attack China, the nearest power, first?

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Definitions:

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair, leading people to rationalize injustice as deserved by the victim.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring within group settings that foster anonymity.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, leading to preferential treatment and positive evaluations of group members.

Self-esteem

An indicator of the degree to which you hold yourself in esteem, confidence, and regard.