Essay Assignment 9 The Mongols were a military machine that conquered many different areas and people. With the Mongol’s primary purpose for going after conquest being land‚ riches‚ and slaves they spread geographically far‚ this was only possible because of their successes. I will tell you my opinion on whether they left a lasting impact. First‚ let’s discuss their empire. The Mongol empire extended into north China and into Europe. There they took control of Moscow‚ Kievan Russia‚ and they looted
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Megan LeBarron Orvin 4A Global Studies 28 January 2015 Mongols DBQ Over time the Mongolian army has become synonymous with the term barbarian. The definition of barbaric is unsophisticated‚ primitive‚ and savagely cruel. These terms do not give the Mongols enough credit. I believe that they were not completely barbaric though they did have some brutal techniques. They were advanced strategists for their time period. The Mongolian army was run with a strict command and heavy emphasis was placed
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not forget contribute back to society‚ and she did many charities such as she raised over $200‚000 of her wedding for charity. Challenges: · She did not have enough money for her career at the beginning. · Her fans did not accept the 26 year difference in Dion and her husband. · She had language and culture barriers. · Critics complained that she sang inexpressively. · 1993‚ Dion was deeply affected by her niece’s death. · 1999‚ her husband had been diagnosed with throat cancer. Achievements:
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the Silk Road When discussing how the Silk Road has contributed to global change and expansion of discovery and technology‚ it is key to focus on how its success is dependent on the development of the three dominate empires within the time period; The Mali‚ The Mongolian and The Aztec. These complex societies were reliant on merchants and specialty crafters from across oceans and continents. Trade is a mutually beneficial transaction that either profits or increases knowledge‚ convenience or luxury
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Examine and comment on contrasting standpoints about God and/or existence in relation to the topic you have investigated. Christianity and Hinduism seem to have profoundly different views in relation to God and/or existence. For example‚ creation within Christian belief is primarily ex-nihilo (out of nothing). God created everything in 7 days from the light and darkness‚ to the day of rest. This can be illustrated by reference to Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a “In the beginning God created the heavens and
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Empire or Emperor? An empire is a state‚ or political system that exercises coercive power over a population. Those with larger populations are more frequently labeled as empires. They conquer‚ rule‚ and extract resources from other states and peoples. Usually‚ empires encompass a considerable variety of peoples and cultures within a single political system. The negative things that come with an empire cannot be overlooked. Many empires are known by their violence‚ exploitation‚ oppression‚ cruel
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everyone else has to. Some traditions can actually be similar to the Lottery. In Iran people celebrate Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Ahda and the tradition in the lottery are similar because sacrifices happen. Eid Al-Ahda is a feast of sacrifice. The only difference from “The Lottery” is that Iranians sacrifice animals only for a good cause‚ whereas “The Lottery” sacrificed people. During Eid Al-Adha‚ they sacrifice animals like goat‚ sheep‚ cows‚ and camels as a symbolic act. The meat from the animals they
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Features | Mesopotamia | Shang China | Community Development * Large settlements * Stable food supply * Trade and communication | Most of the settlements began along the borders of Mesopotamia and date from the 10th to the 9th millennium BC. Because of the dry climate and flooding of the river‚ farmers had to adapt and eventually began to grow crops of fruits and vegetables. | People settled towards the middle or lower parts of the Yellow River in places called urban centers. They
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wars‚ and scenes. If you enjoy that‚ then you would love Kidnapped. In the movie and book Kidnapped‚ by Robert Louis Stevenson there are many similarities and differences. In the movie and book Kidnapped there are so many similarities and differences that happened in the setting‚ characters and the plot. There were definitely more similarities than differences throughout the movie and book‚ but clearly the movie is better. In the movie‚ the actions and events were so much better to watch then having
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"By nature men are pretty much alike‚ it is learning and practice that set them apart." This quote by Confucius has been entrenched in the people of China’s minds. Chinese lives revolved around Confucian teachings and beliefs. Confucian ideas and beliefs would come to shape the Chinese government. In addition‚ Confucian ideas would dominate Chinese society‚ and governed the Chinese’s way of life. Then in 1949‚ the Communists swept into Beijing‚ and took power. The leader of the Communists‚ Mao Zedong
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