In what way were Europeans in the sixteenth century similar to Mongols in the thirteenth century?

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Both Europeans in the sixteenth century and Mongols in the thirteenth century were on the periphery of the major established civilizations. The Mongols had established their empire on the fringes of China, Russia, and the Islamic world, while Europeans were situated on the edge of the established Islamic and Chinese civilizations.

In What Way Were Europeans in the Sixteenth Century Similar