Exhibit J:
Did the Mongols follow a religion or moral code?

Genghis Khan's religion was probably shamanism, but he was tolerant of other religions and allowed followers in conquered civilizations to keep their religion. Yasa is the Mongolian word for a code of honor. The Yasa contained the formal laws and regulations put in place by Genghis Khan. There was also a set of less formal rules called the Bilik.

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