Based on the excerpt you read and what you learned in the lesson, is William of Rubruck describing a traditional Mongol society or one that has adopted foreign customs? Explain your response in three to five sentences, identifying specific evidence from your reading to support your view.

William of Rubruck is describing a traditional Mongol society, the lives of nomadic herders. This is because of his descriptions of their unique and traditional clothing and cultural practices.

Sample response: William of Rubruck is describing a traditional Mongol society, the lives of nomadic herders. This is clear because of his descriptions of their unique and traditional clothing and cultural practices. The reading also refers to Mongol gods but not the religions of other cultures.

Which ideas did you include in your response? Select all that apply.

traditional clothing

traditional methods of clothing construction

traditional roles for men and women.

traditional ways of making things