Amorites of ancient Mesopotamia were nonetheless able to bring about extraordinary societal change to the land between two rivers. Unbeknownst to themselves‚ the Amorites set the model for future land-hungry nomadic groups to follow. Notably‚ the Mongolians in the 13th century followed in the steps of the Amorites to realize a comparable demographic shift. Although both Amorites and Mongols alike were able to succeed in their goals of conquest in their respective regions‚ their relative success in
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All of their clothing had to be made to help protect them from the harsh cold of the Asian steppes where they resided. The color of the clothing could range from bright and vibrant to dull‚ but did not hold a special place in the Mongolian society. However for the Romans they did not makes clothes for warmth; if they were cold‚ they wore extra layers. Their location in the Mediterranean did not have harsh climate‚ so warmth was unimportant. Tunics were worn by the military and
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book I have chosen is called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. This book describes the Mongol Legacy and how his achievements have impacted the globe since he was first found. This book consists of Jack Weatherford’s take of how the Mongolian empire impacted the world. This book is divided into sections that talk about the stages of the Mongol influence. The first chapter is an introduction and a first chapter name “A Blood Clot”. It starts out with the speculation of the death of
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In those plains‚ the Mongolians live in traditional ger homes‚ or portable tents‚ which is perfect for a nomadic lifestyle (YouTube video - In Mongolia‚ A Changing Nomadic Way Of Life). The long song “urtyn duu” with free and nonpulsatile melodic elaborations or melismas reflects
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trade‚ with similarities and differences in the two states respectively. Mongol influences and culture trends can still be observed in Russia as well as China today. The Mongols were regarded as a cruel and vicious people‚ but changes caused by Mongolian rule in the subjugated countries‚ including advances in science and technology‚ were mostly well natured. The Mongols completely reformed several countries
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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. The Silk Road began in the East in Changan‚ went through Mongolia
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From 500 BCE to 1400 CE‚ the Indian Ocean regions (Middle East‚ Russia‚ and Asia) dealt with many economic‚ cultural‚ and political changes ‚ from the Mongol rule. The Mongolians had an enormous effect on these regions and were always violent and aggressive in the way they attacked and conquered them. Politically‚ in the 13th Century‚ in china‚ all the Chinese dynasties were under the mongol rule‚ in the middle east‚ Hulegu defeated the Abbasid but allowed local rulers to rule‚ and also the Mongol
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When the Mongolian armies of the Golden Horde started to move west‚ by the 13th century‚ Kiev was in a period of decline and Russia was divided into small kingdoms. These Russian kingdoms were unable to unite and create a large army before the Mongols came to attack
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acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) SARS is a flu like disease that is easily spread‚ and causes respiratory illness. It is caused by the Coronavirus pathogen. SARS can be a concerning disease due to how easily it can infect a population‚ but it can be also be treated by a Doctor. In the past there have been about 10‚000 reported cases of SARS and death rate of 9.6%. Most of the cases were due to the 2003 outbreak of SARS which are some of the last documented cases. SARS is not one of the world’s deadliest
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