and used their power most effectively was the Mongol dynasty. They used their power to take over a large plot of land while still maintaining power within their dynasty. Prior to the 1200s‚ the Mongols were nomadic people. They were split into groups with very different ideas. So‚ getting them to join together as one civilization was no easy
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Anonymous‚ Aztec: Coatlicue late 15th century (stone) known as the goddess of the snake skirt stone monument‚ round‚ can be seen all around. motherly figure Anonymous: a Leaf from the Codex Borgia (pre 16th century) folded out like an accordion; about 26 ft long. abstract; broad color; meant to look flat. decorative quality through abstraction Anonymous: The Art of Featherworking illustrated in the Florentine Codex‚ 1570 western atmosphere influenced; aslo influenced by roman/greece
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Verdict of the Mongol + Genghis Khan Trial Cyril Connolly once said‚ “The civilized are those who get more out of life than the uncivilized‚ and for this we are not likely to be forgiven.” As the trial determining whether the Mongols and Genghis Khan are civilized or uncivilized comes to a close‚ a verdict must be made. Both the defense and prosecution witnesses of both sides delivered convincing and compelling arguments. However‚ there can be only one verdict. The Mongols and Genghis Khan murdered
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In what is now Mexico‚ the Mayas and Aztecs developed advanced and sophisticated cultures prior to contact with Europeans. Both the Maya and Aztec cultures existed before Europeans came over and were complex‚ flourishing‚ and sophisticated. The Maya and Aztec cultures had achievements equal to those of European civilizations. Puritans were different from the Pilgrims in that they remained members
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I am Mexican‚ and we have unique customs. One‚ for young girls‚ is called quinceanera‚ or sweet fifteen. During the Aztec period women were treated as second-class citizens‚ unimportant except for bearing children. When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs‚ they brought new customs. One was that young women at age 15 had to choose between a life of marriage and a life dedicated to God. Today‚ some traditions have changed‚ and now quinceaneras means a young woman is presented by her parents to the community
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Mongol Influences in China and Russia The Mongolian Empire was one of the largest empires to exist. It stretched and conquered Russia‚ China‚ parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Two cultures impacted by Mongolian Rule were Russia and China. Both of these were large countries prior to the Mongolian invasions. The Mongolian invasion ended up influencing the political and economic traditions in several ways. The Mongolian expansion opened trade routes. China was able to export large
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settled communities (Vikings and Mongols) Between the eighth and fourteenth centuries‚ the domestication of the horse and the development of sailing ships made it possible for raiding people to attack on settled societies. Vikings and Mongols were these two nomadic tribes who started to settle on certain territories. Vikings are Scandinavians seafaring traders‚ warriors and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late 8th to the 11th century. Mongols were a tribe ruled the largest
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The Mongols had done many things to build their empire while also doing some things that may not have been good for themselves or other groups. The Mongols were smart fighters. Instead of trying to go over the Great Wall of China they decided to go around the wall. To weaken the people inside of China‚ they would stop supplies from getting in‚ this resulted in people starving to death. As well as smart fighters‚ The Mongols used psychological warfare as a scare tactic. They would light four fires
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analyzing the history of the cities that composed the empire. One particular city that had an interesting rise and fall was Mayapan‚ the last capital of a Mayan Kingdom in the Post-Classic Period. Mayapan is located in the northwest of the Yucatan peninsula and its ruins can still be visited to this day. As it was the capital of the Maya in Yucatan
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The Mongols- Virtual v.s. Real History By: Sarah Hornbarger The Mongols‚ a group who conquered a huge part of Asia‚ existed from 1000-1500 CE (All Empires). This empire was known for its brutality and swift military conquerings‚ and played a huge role in shaping Asian and European history and culture. A computer game‚ Civilizations‚ is a great tool to roleplay different histories and experience first hand how they might’ve played out. To experience
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