The Mongol Empire lasted a total of 162 years from 1206 C.E. to 1368 C.E. From humble beginnings as a clan‚ it conquered much within southeast Asia to Europe. It erupted out of the North Asian Steppes‚ conquering China‚ central Asia‚ Persia‚ and Russia. It contained all from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River. The Mongols are commonly known today for their skill in archery on horseback‚ which enabled domination of many societies and lands. The Mongols originally roamed the steppes south of Lake
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time‚ on the East‚ the massive Mongol Empire was under the leadership of Chinggis Khan. The empire grew rapidly and descendants were sent invasions in all directions. With the Mongol’s developed technologies‚ various ideologies and commodities were dispersed and exchanged all over Eurasia. The East and the West both have strong cores. European powers in the West and Mongols in the East. These two powerhouses share no cultural uniformity. Europe’s ignorance of the Mongols productions was quite prominent
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During 1200s‚ the eastern hemisphere of the world witnessed the rise of the Mongol empire. The Mongols‚ who had been previously living in the Steppes mountains and divided into multiple different tribes were united by Genghis Khan into one nation. With their increased numbers‚ the Mongols conquered all the land from China to Eastern Europe‚ creating the largest contiguous land empire the world has ever had. The Mongols were civilized because of their military structures‚ and their social
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Grace Hickey DBQ Assignment Mrs. N Spread of Buddhism- AP World History China had a period of political disunity and instability when Buddhism was brought over to China from India in the first century c.e. Over time‚ Buddhism was won over the previous religions that were already in play. During the unstable times‚ Buddhism was accepted by the Chinese lower class‚ which gave them a beacon of hope. As Buddhism became increasingly popular‚ the upper class and government felt threatened
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present; there are still debates as to whether or not they actually came to the Americas before Columbus. Some believe that the evidence of the presence of the Nordics is more admissible than that of the West Africans. The Norse (also known as the Vikings) got their name from the language they spoke‚ ‘Old Norse’. They were originally from Scandinavian countries. It believed that they came to the new world for several reasons such as; the fact that it had a rich supply of salt to preserve their goods
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The Mongols aren’t as Barbaric as People Think In the twelfth century‚ Genghis Khan united the Mongol clans and created an empire. He conquered much of Asia but killed many people and destroyed many towns in the process. Many people consider the Mongols to be barbaric because of their ruthlessness and the amount of people they kill. However‚ this statement is incorrect. Barbaric means to be savage‚ primitive‚ and unsophisticated and no history of the Mongols could be adequate if it only dwells on
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oriental and occidental; therefore‚ the Mongolian Empire became an agent for theunprecedented exchange of ideas‚ goods‚ and political gestures on an international scale. There weremultiple causes that lead the Mongols to connect the great nations of the time‚ and the rise andimpact of the Mongol Empire resulted from trade routes between the contemporary greatcivilizations emerged as a result of widespread military conquests; desire for luxury trade
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Genghis Khan was one of history’s most famous military leaders and warriors for the Mongol Empire. He conquered an immense empire that stretched from the Yellow Sea to the Black Sea. While he was alive he made many conquests‚ gained power‚ and made many contributions to Mongolian life and culture. His empire lasted for more than 150 years after his abrupt and unknown death in 1227. Genghis Khan was born as “Temujin” in Mongolia around 1162. He was born clutching a blood clot in his hand. In legends
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The Scandinavian Vikings were said to be some of the most ruthless and savage people in the medieval times‚ but some say that they were nice people trying to make a living in hard times. In this time some vikings would steal from tribes and rape women‚ while some other vikings would explore and trade with other tribes and countries‚ they would trade things such as fur‚ goods‚ and crops. Some myths and legends say that vikings were known to have good hygiene and didn’t wear horns on their helmets
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They Came on Viking Ships By [Abdul Obeid] [Miss Laura Sayer] [English] [13/06/2013] PLAN Introduction: I. They came on Viking ships A. Introduce the topic 1. What is the essay about? PI. Hekja hated the Vikings when they attacked her village. A. warning the village. 1. Hekja argues with the girls on the mountain. Pg 45-46 (“we have to warn the village!‚ they won’t have seen them yet!”. No! Reena’s voice held real terror. ‘We
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