...The Mongol Empire, different groups tribes from the plains of central Asia, expanded across Eurasia. Was one of the strongest empires from 1258 to 1368. Military strength was the primary causation factor that strengthened the Mongol Empire by a structure of the military, efficient use of limited amount of food, and usage of horses and weapons. The Mongol Empire was a very good example for the rest of the world, either about a good idea to adopt or be cautioned about. First, the structure of military of Mongols was exemplary, it had a structure that allowed, all troops be connected with the ruler during attacks and daily day. According to Columbia University database, “[Chinggis Khan]...He organized his people into units of ten, a hundred, a thousand, and ten thousand, and the head of an unit of ten thousand would have strong personal relationship with Chinggis, himself.”(Mongols).When...
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...Mongolian people were divided into nomadic clans, moving from place to place to find the supplies they needed to survive. Later, the Mongols became an enormous stationary empire, lasting from 1206-1368. Most of their men and some women became a part of their military which is known as ferocious and powerful, and their violent ways of conquering people and seizing land are infamous to the world today. In their short time of being an Empire, they captured 4,860,000 square miles of land according to Size of World Conquests chart (Doc 1), which is over one million more square miles then the US owns today. Because the Mongol Empire was so massive, in order to be a successful, they needed to...
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...The Mongols were nomadic people with amazing battle skills that conquered vast parts of asia and europe very quickly. But sometimes taking over land isn’t so pretty. Although they were very controversial in history, the Mongols were not barbaric. They helped forge much of the ancient world, and sometimes that meant doing bad things.The Mongols should be seen as powerful, economically intelligent, and open minded. The Mongols were no doubt a powerful force. They could strike fear into the nations they planned to attack just because of their reputation. Juviaini talked about just how powerful and quick they were; which really puts it into perspective why people were afraid. "Although they had three thousand crossbows in action on the wall and...
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...human history there have been empires that have risen, and although many have left their marks on the way the modern world is today, all just the same have fallen. Empires such as the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Mongol Empire, and the Mesopotamian Empire were very successful during their rule; however fell soon after the deaths of their most powerful rulers. Why is it, that it is easier to create an empire than it is to make one last? First, the way empires are created is by one state conquering it’s weaker neighboring states, becoming stronger and more powerful, which allows it to continue to conquer and to continue to grow. However at what point do empires stop becoming a dominant power, which leads to their fall?...
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...of the tribes of Eurasia were nomads with no real laws or a set place to live the simple move from place to place once they run out of resources for them and their herds of animals which was their livelihood. The nomadic lifestyle these tribes had made it difficult to avoid conflict with other tribal communities the way they manage their social and political laws was through family name, clans and tribal confederation. In their search for greener pastures sometimes they would fight for the same resources. The community that lost would move far away or make allies with another tribes to be stronger against all other to avoid extinction or slavery. The way they acquire goods was trading with other communities when they could not get it, they would use force and violence raids were a common against other nomad groups, but farms were not spare either. The farmers were no contest for the nomads such as the Xiongnu. One of the reasons China built the great wall. The Turks frequently exploited China and fought often amongst themselves. In history of Sui Dynasty tells us how the Turks rather fight each other than to live peacefully amongst each other, but the Turks run into the Tang Dynasty in china and disappear shortly after. In the 8th century the Vighors decided to create a new society in Mongolia and they lasted about a century many of these people fled Kyrgyz to settle on what is now china where they commence a fruitful and successful empire that was centuries old....
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...threat mainly because they were becoming too difficult to manage and were slowly advancing to parts of Central Europe. Many accounts and literature surfaced as Europe needed to know this enemy that was slowly advancing. One of the most famous accounts of the Mongolians was written by Giovanni Carpini. Sent by Pope Innocent IV Giovanni had the important task of converting the Khan to Christianity as well learning all he could about the Mongols after which he would take back the information to the Europeans. Pope Innocent IV was responding to the massive Christian killings that had taken place in Western Europe and the need to address the new threat which was the Mongols. In his mission Giovanni was to account for everything and this he did through the literature referred to as “History of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars.” His manuscripts were very essential on educating the Europeans about the Mongol culture which they knew little about. He covered important social political and economical aspects of the Tartars as well as their religious beliefs and practices; he even went ahead to try and construct the genealogy of the Khans . The Europeans held various beliefs of the Mongols which were not entirely true as Giovanni pointed out. Thus, his works were very important for Europe and especially for history. The paper analyzes his book concerning his perspectives possible biasness and instances of his preconceptions about the Mongolian kingdom and how he addressed these issues...
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...The Mongols The Mongols became successful conquerors due to their military prowess coupled with their excellence in riding and attacking in an extremely brutal manner that terrorized enemies. During the thirteenth century the world was taken by a storm. It changed the entire map of the world. Many nations had to permanently leave their homes to settle in other places. Political boundaries as well as cultural values changed. The three major religions of the world: Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism were also affected along with other changes that came about. For our benefit the Mongols expanded the world where East met the West. Some of the most ferocious leaders of the Mongols were Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Hulegu, and Tamerlane. (Nicolle). The life of the Mongols was a constant cycle of seasonal migrations from the flat open summer pastures to protected river valleys for the winter. Each tribe or clan would return to their traditional pastures year after year. (Marshall 16). Today, extended nomadic families live on large collectives of land controlled by the state. Eight hundred years ago, the Mongols lived not on collectives but in loosely defined tribes or clans. They shared the land; took care of their sheep, and horses. Horses were their most prized possessions. Some eight hundred years ago, they lived in tribes or clans. (17). In these modern times the life of Mongol herdsmen still revolves around their sheep and...
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...Ivan III and how he improved Moscow and more or less all the struggles he had and the choices he had to make and about his main battles. Ivan Vasilievich, later known as Ivan the Great, was born on January 22 1440 in Moscow, Russia. Ivan family consisted of two brothers and his parents were Maria Yaroslavna and his father was Grand Prince Vasili II. Ivan father was conceived as a ruthless and cold person. When Grand Prince Vasili dies, he would break up his kingdom in three, for his sons. As a result Ivan came to power during the time of the Great Civil War. Ivan took the throne at 22 years of age. Long time after his two brothers passed, without heirs. So Ivan inherited all of his father’s land....
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...The Mongols were successful in conquering China and Russia. The Mongols created a great political and economical effect for both the Chinese and Russian areas. The effects of the area were similar In ways, also different in ways. The areas had different endings, ways of getting money, and strategies on how occupy the two areas. When the Mongols conquered China, the Mongols raided the Jurchen Realm to gain land in modern day Beijing. The Yuan dynasty was formed to segregate the Chinese. Chinese and the Mongols were not aloud to integrate between each other. Some of the foreign administrators were put in charge, people from all the areas were taken and put in the dynasty to fill the needed jobs. After the leader Kublai Khan left the dynasty...
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...The Mongols helped bridge a connection between the east and west in numerous ways. They did not only impact Europe, but Asia as well. To add on, they did not only have positive effects, but they had negative effects as too. They set the base for Eurasian history by using commercial, political, and artistic relations among Chinese, Islamic, Russian, and European civilizations. Workers such as craftsmen and missionaries traveled across the continents. In addition, culture, technological, and culinary diffusion took place. Originally, China was a Confucius society but then the Mongols exposed Tibetan Buddhism, which attracted several Ming and Qing dynasties and their people. Economically, during the Mongol era, the increase in commerce greatly benefited merchants and consumers. Agriculture remained the same, but the European demand for Asian products encouraged a way to find a less hazardous and more efficient means of transportation. Politically, the Mongols brought about many power changes and reforms in Russia and China. The Mongols used terror tactics as a form of governing and destroyed cities and forms of government rule. Eventually, the Khans will rule both states. Chinggis Khan, or better known as Ghengis Khan was one of the greatest leaders. He was very successful when it came to conquering because he had brilliant military strategy and organization for that he was famous and known for. He trained each and every troop to specialize in a certain field and he also had...
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...expanding one of the most lucrative banking system that western Europe had ever experienced. During Marco’s time, Venice was in a period of economic expansion and was the trade center of Europe. Merchants would travel from all countries across Europe, and even other continents, to trade their rare goods. This economy that Venice had gave Marco the ability to trade in East Asia, and fueled Marco into exploring much of Asia. When Marco returned from Asia back to Europe, he revealed many interesting things about Asian culture and economy, that was unlike anyone had ever seen. There were other Europeans that had traveled as far as Marco in Asia, but none of them studied and learned about the Asian culture as much as Marco did. Marco saw things that he had never imagined, and was in awe as to how much more advanced the East was from Europe. For example, Marco saw paper money for the first time in the Mongol Empire, and brought the idea back to Europe, and it was put into effect. This discovery, of many, influenced the European society to further develop research in their politics, economy, and trade...
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...disagreement. this isnt the only dissagreement the boys have, later on the boys have a dispute that they want their own tribe, or society, this is where the society that started as a whole splits up. Jack anounces “who will join my tribe and have fun” some of the boys went with him and some stayed with ralph. this society was led to destruction because of the disputes ralph and jack had earlier. Though other societys might split up for reasons that may vary most of them are because of disagreements when there are two or more people working together. Ghengis Khan’s great mongol empire ended up dividing after his death. this was due to the fact that he left his grandsons to take over his rule but they all had different desire to do with it so they split up to pursue those and split the empire into four parts. His grandsons couldnt agree on how to rule together, so even the smallest disagreement over them caused his large empire to...
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...better knowledge of how terrestrial and ocean colonization unfolded in the Americas, Siberia, Africa, and China, a person must first understand the definition of colonization. Simply put, colonization is an ongoing process of control by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components. This means that a foreign government moves into the land and seizes control; gaining power, natural resources, and a larger economy. In the year 1492, an Italian explorer by the name of Christopher Columbus set out on an expedition departing from Spain in search of a faster ocean route to reach Asia. Him and his crew set foot on an island in the Bahamas 36 days after deporting from Spain. While in the Bahamas, Columbus and his men visited a total of three islands and built a settlement on Hispaniola Island with salvaged wreckage from one of their ships. Convinced he had reached Asia, he then set sail back to Spain with the two remaining ships. Columbus failed to find what he set out for – a new route to Asia along with the riches it promised, and he passed away short of success in 1506. However, Columbus was still successful in other terms. He is credited with the discovery of the New World and opening the Americas for European colonization. Following Columbus’s discovery, European nations that were on the Atlantic Rim exploited the riches and resources of the Americas. Due to their region’s position in the Eurasian economy, Europeans were determined to gain...
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...and determination he took over many different countries. Throughout his ascent to power and during his rule, he demonstrated selfishness, cruelty, and ruthlessness. Timur could not rightfully rule over empires in Asia or the Muslim world during the 14th century because he was not a descendant of Genghis Khan or Muhammad. Due to his military success after his former leader died he was chosen as Kurgan’s replacement by the Mongols. He then married the Chagatai princess and descendent of Genghis Khan, Saray Mulk Khanum. Timur and his new brother-in-law took power. Timur showed kindness to the nobles, merchants, and clergy which gained him support and allies. His brother-in-law, Amir Husayn ruled harshly and his jealous of Timur grew. After Timur’s wife died, he had Amir captured and killed giving him full rule of the regions in Afghanistan and Iran....
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..."How do you explain the relatively rapid rise and expansion of Islam from its Arabian craddle to territories thus far dominated by powerful states and cultures throughout Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe? What do you think contributed to the relatively rapid success of Islamic expansion in these parts of the world from the middle of the seventh century on? For more than fourteen centuries ago, Islam has started by prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula, and since that time, Islam has faced so many difficulties either with spreading the religion or fighting against the enemies who were against the religion, but because of the unity of the Muslim community during that time, Muslim people were able to avoid defeat at the hands of the enemy. After the death of prophet Muhammad in 632AD, Islam spread widely around the Arabian Peninsula during the caliphs’ leadership and during the Islamic empires. The expansion of Islam would not have succeeded with its prophet, Muhammed, who was able win some support for his spiritual and political status within Arabia in the early seventh century. There were so many conflicts between Quraysh and Muslims, and in 630, the Quraysh broke an earlier treaty that had been established. After the broke of the treaty, prophet Muhammed march upon Mecca with 10.000 men and take the city without any fighting. In less than one century after the death of prophet Muhammed, Muslims ruled more of the earth than the Roman Empire had at its peak....
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