Marco Polo was no doubt one of the most influential explorers in the world. His tales of the East opened the minds of the Europeans‚ and his tales were a catalyst for the Age of Exploration in Europe. His influence on geographical exploration was so pivotal that many years later Christopher Columbus used Marco Polo’s book on his voyage to the New World. Marco Polo’s book‚ The Travels of Marco Polo‚ was widely published and thousands of copies were printed in different languages. However‚ many skeptics
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------------------------------------------------- Prompt: Compare and contrast the political and economic effects of Mongol rule on China and Russia. Mongol rule affected China and Russia similarly because it caused power struggles but was different in the way that China dealt with inflation and the Mongols were brought down by peasant rebellion while Russia declared itself independent and prospered economically through its annexed cities. Mongols created discontent within their rule from the
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Chapter 12 Study Guide: Empires in East Asia. 600-1350 Section 1:Tang and Song China Vocabulary: Define each term and describe why each of the terms is significant Tang Taizong Wu Zhao Movable Type Gentry As you read this section‚ take notes to answer the questions about how the Tang and Song Dynasties transformed China. What impact did the Tang and Song dynasties have on the following areas of Chinese Society? 1. Transportation 2. Government
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Trace Hunter 12/15/12 Period 5 The Mongols were fearsome and savage fighters‚ but had smart and loyal political leaders that gave their small population power. Some of the smartest and loyal leaders were in Persia and china both being at the top of political structures. However the Mongols in china had different beliefs of trusting the natives to have power in politics than the Mongols in Persia did. The political structures in both china and Persia promoted strong merchant trade helping
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tThere was nothing ‘natural’ about monoculture. It was a consequence of imperialist requirements and machinations‚ extending into areas that were politically independent in name. Monoculture was a characteristic of regions falling under imperialist domination. Certain countries in Latin America such as Costa Rica and Guatemala were forced by United States capitalist firms to concentrate so heavily on growing bananas that they were contemptuously known as ‘banana republics’. In Africa‚ this concentration
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Were the Mongols Barbarians? Heather Daniels “The greatest happiness is to scatter your enemy and drive him before you‚ to see his cities reduced to ashes‚ to see those who love him shrouded in tears‚ and to gather to your bosom his wives and daughters.” ― Genghis Khan The Mongols were definitely Barbarians and savage in their methods. Evidence such as the appealing amounts of death they caused‚ their uncivilized lifestyle and the fact they cared more for passion and war than they did
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Matthew Choi Period 4 11/25/12 MONGOLS CCOT ESSAY The Mongols were a vast and influential empire that spread throughout Eurasia. From the time of Genghis Khan to the Yuan dynasty‚ the Mongols experienced numerous changes in their lifestyle and leadership as they strayed from their nomadic ancestry. However‚ while they experienced some changes‚ they still clung tightly to their culture until the end of the empire. Genghis Khan was the founder and emperor of the great Mongol Empire‚ and as
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There are a lot of places in Astana to visit like Green Water Boulevard‚ Tower of Bayterek‚ Pyramid of Peace‚ Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall‚ The Islamic Center‚ Khan Shatyr‚ museums‚ theatres and architectural monuments. Bayterek is the most famous attraction in Astana and is definitely worth visiting. It symbolizes the tree of life described in the legends of the Kazakh people. Another place is Khan Shatyr. It is the most significant architectural feat of the 21st century. Khan Shatyr is a massive
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The Mongols: How Barbaric Were the “Barbarians”? The Mongols were a militaristic‚ nomadic group that conquered many lands and forged the Mongolian Empire. They were known for their brutality and laws‚ but they also had positive impacts on the territories which they conquered. The Mongols had some very barbaric practices but like other conquerors‚ it was likely to show dominance over the conquered. More importantly‚ they were strong leaders who aided in the growth of the economy as well as diffusion
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World Jack Weatherford’s narrative Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World attempts to portray Genghis Khan and his legacy in a new light. To do this‚ Weatherford breaks the book down into three sections. He explains the rise of Genghis Khan and his life ideologies in the first and the expansion and military effectiveness of the Mongol Empire in the second. The theme of the third section and the overall most important focus of the book is the
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