Throughout history different regions have been able to trade with other areas across the continents. Many factors helped facilitate this trade. Among these factors were the laws of supply and demand‚ the presence of middlemen‚ and common religions. Under the influence of these factors‚ silk‚ jade‚ dye‚ horses‚ and many other goods were traded throughout Asia‚ Africa‚ and Europe. Not only did these factors increase trade‚ but it also helped spread ideas and culture across the world. This cultural
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1. Evaluate the relative power and capabilities of Chinese naval power and technology during the early Ming dynasty based on the sources in this chapter. Are you convinced by the arguments that is was a lack of will‚ rather than ability‚ that turned China away from active government support of overseas exploration‚ commerce‚ and settlement during this period? Why or why not? Yes‚ I am convinced the Chinese chose not to further their overseas explorations during this time period. The Ming dynasty
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America or the steppes of northern China to connect to other civilizations. The most prominent example of this is the rise of the Mongol empire in the 13th century. The cultural advancement that allowed the pastoral society to conquer almost all of Eurasia was their finely-honed skill of horseback riding and mounted warfare‚ which was “central to their conquest” (469). The Mongols were able to break out of the cold‚ harsh region
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Industrialization: Proposed Lesson Plan for AP World History Grades 11-12 Rita Brunkow‚ Teacher Overview Industrialization is a global macro-change that started in the 18th century in Great Britain and continues today in developing states. Students will compare the 18th century industrial revolution in England to industrialization in China. They will learn how internal and external factors promoted or hindered industrialization. Another important aspect of this unit is to consider the effects
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gunpowder yet when European people attacked them in the 1400s AD‚ which is one reason the Europeans were able to defeat them. Gunpowder was quickly put to use by the reigning Sung dynasty against the Mongols‚ whose constant invasions into the country plagued the Chinese throughout the period. The Mongols had enough of this. Therefore‚ they captured the Chinese alchemist so they too could master this lethal
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Disunity which lasts for 300 years Yuan Dynasty Yuan Dynasty (1200s - 1300s) Genghis Khan leads Mongol Invasion Main struggle was the Great Wall Genghis dies before invasion is complete Kublai Khan: officially established the Mongol dynasty in China Mongol Rule: war-like people‚ fierce conquerers Tolerant rulers Tolerant religiously Kublai wanted distinction between the Chinese and the Mongols Mongols are the only ones allowed in government European Trade China trade with Europe for the 1st
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origins of the Assassins because most early sources are written by enemies of the order‚ are based on legends‚ or both. Most sources dealing with the order’s inner workings were destroyed with the capture of Alamut‚ the Assassins’ headquarters‚ by the mongols in 1256. However‚ it is possible to trace the beginnings of the cult back to its first Grandmaster‚ Hassan-i Sabbah. Hassan using his fame and popularity to amass followers.
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Despite the fact that Fanon and Gandhi‚ in their pursuit of independence‚ have tried to rid the colonized people of feelings of inferiority and alienation‚ despair and inaction‚ Gandhi is drawn to the nonviolent resistance in South Africa and India‚ whereas Fanon shows his approbation of the resistance violence in Algeria and revolutionary violence in Iran. However‚ certain issues remain controversial in both realms: (1) whether violence is an innate feature in human nature‚ (2) the degree of the
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If there was ever an important period historians‚ and people could put a finger on‚ this would be it. This is the important period where the world’s countries‚ kingdoms‚ and dynasties established trade routes. This is the period where countries were made and countries were destroyed because of the importance of trade and the importance of building a fundamental‚ religious‚ and economical way of life. This paper will discuss the goals and functions of trades‚ and traders‚ and a historical analysis
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own way. Trade had a huge influence on the new age. The silk road was the easiest way for people of Europe to get fine goods from Asia‚ and the only way they could get there is because the Mongol Empire protected the road. So‚ once the Mongol Empire collapsed‚ so did the silk road’s cheap goods. Now that the Mongols were gone‚ the local rulers raised the prices making it harder to get the goods. Next‚ the Ottoman Turks took over the Byzantine Empire‚ and they shut down the Italians access to the Black
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