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    600-1450 C.E.

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    600-1450 C.E. 27. Where and when did the Kush and Axum civilizations develop‚ and what were their major industries for trade? The Kush and Axum civilizations developed to the south of Egypt in the upper reaches of the Nile river. Kush developed at about the same time as ancient Egypt‚ and at one point around 750 B.C.E. actually conquered it. Less than a hundred years later‚ however‚ Kush retreated southward back to its capital at Meroe‚ where it became the center of ironworks and trade. After the

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    out of hemp‚ bark‚ and textile fibers to create paper. Artisans used iron to create agricultural tools‚ swords‚ and some iron armor. They then made silk that became a prized commodity throughout the world. Technology in this age caused china to become one of the most bustling and prosperous economies Silkworm farming was a technology they used for silk. There was an expansion of iron metallurgy. Used for superior weaponry and tools that increase food production. Daoism was a belief

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    Varna and Jati

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    1. What are the origins of the concepts of varna and jati‚ and why has the varna-jati system of social organization lasted so long? What social needs did they serve‚ and how are these social functions addressed in our culture?             During the Vedic Age of Indian civilization‚ it is believed that after the collapse of the Indus Valley civilization some of the kinship groups and patriarchal families migrated into India.  As some within the Aryas tribe (light-skinned) entered into the Ganges

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    Although the Silk Roads were the most well known trade routes during the classical era‚ the Spice trade was also prominent. Being affiliated with a blend of different societies and regions‚ the Silk Roads saw numerous amounts of goods. Similar to the Silk Roads‚ the Spice trade was also vast but mostly carried out by maritime traveling. #1 T.S.-Although the Silk Roads were the most well known trade routes during the classical era‚ the Spice trade was also prominent. Silk Roads linked the Eurasian

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    an entire society. 3. What are the three Patterns of cultural conversion that Bentley discusses? Political‚ Social‚ Economic 4. What pre-modern group were the key instigators of voluntary conversion? Islamic merchants 5. How did the Silk Road lead to conversion? It helped the spread of different religions and faiths such as Buddhism‚ Christianity‚ as well as Islam. 6. Whose alphabet is the foundation of the western alphabet? The ancient Phoenician alphabet 7. Where did Buddhism

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    unit 3 essay 3

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    trade and exchange continually remained important and influential in around Eurasia and as well as in the Mexica society. Trade and exchange were main ideas that were both useful and necessary for success during this time. In Eurasia the use of the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean were both used as important trade routes. The Monsoons in the Indian Ocean were able to widen their agricultural standpoint allowing them to trade internally not only with their new goods but also with specific regions and their

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    was taken over by the Mongols and submitted to their rule; however‚ the Mongols kept the bureaucratic political system in play throughout their rule in China. Economically‚ Chinese involvement and production with trade increased majorly‚ but the Silk Road trade route was used continuously throughout the time period. As the changes and continuities appeared‚ they citizens of China could direct them back to only one group‚ the mighty Mongols. After Genghis Khan’s rule ended‚ his sons broke into separate

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    Wudi sent a diplomat Zhang Qian into Central Asia. Chinese products‚ particularly silk‚ were being transported and traded along an overland route. The trade of horses for Chinese merchandise further established the trading route. Ultimately‚ the trails followed by the caravan and cavalcade traffic became known as the Silk Road. Trade along the Silk Road brought China in contact with other civilizations. The Silk Road became a network of trade routes between Asia and Europe for economic‚ cultural

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    harsher weather‚ and make longer voyages‚ introducing many more cultures to East Asia. The silk roads were important to Chinese trade as well. The introduction of silk to China and other lands beyond was very important to trade. It was the reason for the establishment of the silk roads‚ a vast network of streets and roads that merchants and travelers used for transportation of goods and people. The silk roads attracted merchants from all over Asia‚ bringing more diverse cultures and religions to East

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    Mongol empire affected other countries a lot and even now. First of all‚ Mongol empire‘s domination ensured the diffusion of Chinese technology. Also‚ the Mongol empire constructed roads that united Europe and Asia which is known as Silk Road. They united the areas along the Silk Road and ensured protection along the Silk Road to encourage trade and travel. They spread the culture and innovations of the places that they conquered. They permitted European merchants and craftsmen to travel and trade in

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