the states of Russia and China. The Mongols impacted them both politically and economically. In China and Russia‚ the Mongol era brought a great change in political power. The Khans‚ or “Great Leaders” ruled both places and destroyed cities and killed government officials. This was not just an example of the Mongols ruthlessness but it was a form of tactics that brought fear into the opposing people so they would never revolt. Also‚ in China‚ the Mongols moved the capital of China to Beijing
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development of technology. Trade presented opportunities for civilizations to grow innovatively. Examples of these intertwined societies include South America‚ Central America‚ West Africa‚ East Africa‚ the South Pacific‚ the Indian Ocean‚ Ming China‚ and Mongol-dominated Asia. South America’s trade networks travel North to South along the Pacific Coast and through fifteen thousand miles of roads connecting the coastal trade to the inland along Andes Mountains. All trade routes are controlled by Incan rulers
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most important crop‚ with knowledge about its cultivation spreading from Mesoamerica into North and South America. 2. How did the Aztecs build on the achievements of earlier Mesoamerican cultures‚ and develop new traditions to create their large empire? The Aztecs‚ also known as the Mexica‚ built a unified culture based heavily on the heritage of earlier Mesoamerican societies and distinguished by achievements in engineering‚ sculpture‚ and architecture‚ including the streets‚ canals‚ public squares
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society. It is true that the plague spread hugely and quickly due to the expanded trading network led by Mongols; however‚ it is hardly ignorable that the spread of the Mongol Empire had a great impact on the increase in overall production and production in Market specialization‚ leading to a new concrete global world. Marks also introduces a key concept‚ a civilization which refers to the large empires‚ based on the agricultural revolution‚ and there is an explicit relationship between cities and countryside;
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Silk Road‚ the Indian Ocean‚ the trans-Saharan trade route‚ and the Mediterranean Sea led to the spread of ideas‚ religions‚ and technology. During the period known as Pax Mongolia‚ when peace and order were established in Eurasia due to the vast Mongol Empire‚ trade and cultural interaction were at their height. • Major technological developments such as the compass‚ improved shipbuilding technology‚ and gunpowder shaped the development of the world. AP EXPERT TIP When you are reading about
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and religious backgrounds. One famous civilization he found interesting was located in Cathay (China)‚ which was controlled by Kublai Khan of the Mongols. Even though Marco Polo’s travels may seem skeptical
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and success of the ancient empires the trade route thrived and was the main trade route connecting the Mediterranean to China. As the empires collapsed so did the use of the Silk Road as it became unprotected and unsafe for use. With the Mongol empire in 1200 CE the Silk Road had a temporary revival‚ but when the Mongolian Empire collapsed the use of Silk Road did as a permanent switch to the Indian Ocean Network was made. Around 200 BCE the Roman‚ Han and Gupta empires were established and expanded
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was proclaimed Genghis Khan‚ "emperor of all emperors‚ universal ruler‚ oceanic king and precious warrior" Holding this title with pride‚ he embarked upon his quest to unite all of Mongolia. He began to build a vision of a powerful and expansive Empire. His initial
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Grade 7 Social Studies Name______________________ Chapter 7 #______ Mrs. Cooper China Builds an Empire Use the map and timeline on page 208-209 to answer the following questions. 1. What natural land feature covers over a fourth of the land of China? The Himalayas – tallest mountains in the world 2. What two deserts are found in China? The Gobi Desert and the Taklimakan Desert 3. Based on the physical geography of China where would most people live
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Indigo Golub Per. 3 During 13th century‚ the Mongols ruled both China‚ and Russia. The Mongols had similar and different political and economic effects on these regions. For example‚ the Khans chose a Russian ruler to take the position as Grand Prince and gave them the authority over other rulers. In contrast‚ the Mongols gave native Chinese no power within their government‚ but in fact they brought in Arabs‚ Europeans‚ and Persians to help them rule. In addition‚ during the Yuan Dynasty circa
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