the economic and technological changes and continuities in ONE of the following regions between 600 and 1450. Central Asia- inventions and technology (rockets‚ gunpowder‚ paper making‚ printing of books)‚ trading with India and the rest of the world‚ clocks and windmills from Middle East‚ drought-resistant rice from Vietnam East Africa- South America- 4) Compare and contrast the state-building experiences of TWO of the following political units. The Mongol Empire Medieval
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we split up… and I’ve decide to leave this godforsaken country and try somewhere else.” “If you want to leave so much go ahead but before you do at least give this country a chance! It’s the greatest damn place that has ever happened to this whole world if you don’t believe me try it.” On his walk across America‚ Peter had many ups and downs. One of the ups was Peter meeting the black family in North Carolina. The best part of staying with that family was that every Sunday they would all dress up
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Using the Documents‚ compare and contrast the differences of Christian and Islamic attitudes towards merchants until about 1500. From a review of the 7 documents presented‚ it is clear that Christianity and Islam condemned inequitable trade‚ which led to many Christians and Muslims to look down upon merchants; however‚ honest business‚ especially as a merchant‚ is honored highly. In fact‚ the Qur’an compares fair merchants to martyrs which were some of the holiest people of all [D2]. However
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8/1/11 AP World History Book Report Elie Wiesel’s Night is a terrifying account of the Nazi death camp horrors that turned between 11 to 17 million people into agonized witnesses to the deaths of their families and friends. I chose this book to read because I had heard from numerous people that it was "the best book about the Holocaust I could ever read" . I read it and found out that it went into much more detail than some of the other Holocaust books I had read. This book was extremely powerful
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Key Concept 2.1 The Development and Codification of Religious and Cultural Traditions Answer Concepts & Relevant Factual Examples in Underline “Factoids” 2.1.1 How did religions help strengthen political‚ economic‚ and cultural ties within societies? Religious and political authority often merged as rulers‚ some considered divine‚ use religion‚ along with military and legal structures‚ to justify their rule and ensure its continuation. 2.1.2 How did religions promote a sense of unity?
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Germany and Mussolini in Italy. Many U.S. citizens and congressional members wanted to prevent trade involving weaponry negotiations that led to the U.S. involvement in World War I. Many Americans struggled with their beliefs‚ on whether to remain isolated or protect America through defending democracy elsewhere in the world. As Hitler gained power in Europe‚ the struggle became more troublesome. Japanese Aggression in northern Indochina had lead Roosevelt to freeze all Japanese assets and
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Europe 1750-1900 Political * Change: systems of government o France shifts from a monarchy to a revolutionary republic to a authoritarian empire (which in turn only lasts until 1870) o During the radical phase of the French Revolution‚ Robespierre tried to centralize the government o Socialism gains supporters in Germany by the 1880s * Reason: changes in circumstances (such as economy and technology) * Change: shifts in power caused by rising movements of nationalism and liberalism o Around
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AP World History Extra Credit Book List I encourage you to expand your knowledge and interests by reading books for extra credit. It is possible to receive up to 40 extra credit points per quarter (excluding the 4th quarter)‚ but you will have to earn them. Each book review is worth 20 points unless otherwise noted. Any book assigned for another class (ex. English) will no longer be eligible for extra credit for that year. Book and Film Review Format Write a minimum of a four-paragraph review
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After Muhammad’s death‚ there was quarreling between his followers over who should succeed him. The afternoon that he died‚ a caliph‚ or religious successor to Muhammad‚ was designated. Abu Bakr was chosen for his warmth‚ courage‚ and wisdom. He knew that which Bedouin tribes could be turned against each other and which could be enticed into alliances. The result of defeat of rival prophets‚ known as the Ridda Wars‚ brought the return of the Arabian tribes to Islamic fold. Arab warriors were driven
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Chapter 7 India Monday‚ October 15‚ 2012 12:21 PM Indian Subcontinent • 3 topographical zones: - Northern mountainous zone - Indus and Ganges basins - Peninsula Vindhya Mountains and Deccan plateau divide peninsula from other two zones 4 sub regions in Peninsula: - Tropical Kerala in west - Coromandel Coast in east - Flat area of Tamil Nadu in south - Island of Sri Lanka Weather‚ Crops‚ and Geography • Peninsular India and Ganges Valley have a subtropical climate and
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