Logan Simon World History AP Chapter 11 Notes 11/24/14 A. Legacy of Chinggis Khan in Mongolia 1. His spirit banner was destroyed by Communists in 1937 a. According to Mongol tradition that means his soul was destroyed 2. Late twentieth-century revival of Chinggis Khan’s memory 3. 2006 was 800th anniversary of foundation of Mongol Empire B. The story of the Mongols is…
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Assignment 2 [1A] Berbers and Barbarians The African continent in the seventh and eighth century could be described as a rich tide pool for rapidly developing cultures and societies, with one of the most voracious religious conquests in the history of man.This period serves as a brilliant example of how religious movements are able to greatly influence the development of increasingly complex civilizations. Preceding the Islamic conquests, the Vandali of Rome established a kingdom in North…
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Jasmine 12/9/13 World History/Dr.Lujan A History of Islam Its Origins, its Rise and its Decline Muslims refer to the age before Mohammed as the "age of ignorance" (or "Jabiliyyah"). (8) The Arabian peninsula was a relatively anarchic place, where different social and political entities coexisted. On one hand there was the Beduin tradition, that provided the backbone of the social organization. The Beduins were, first and foremost, nomads organized in tribes. They were also warriors, specializing…
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Gypsies There is no group of people more fascinating than the Gypsy descendants of India. Gypsy people and their families do not receive nearly enough credit for the strength they possess as a people. Gypsy people are some of the oldest known nomads in the world. What great resilience and determination a group of people must have in order to live stateless for generations, teaching their young children the ways of living in a often lonely, nomadic world. Gypsies stand strong in their beliefs…
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The Story Begins More than 700 years ago, a group of nomads were living in east central Asia. Like most barbarians, these nomads had never been united. They had always fought with outsiders. Yet they fought just as bitterly among themselves. Then suddenly, for a short time, they were united. In the thirteenth century, they fought as one nation. They became the most terrifying military force the world had ever known. They swept across Asia on horseback, conquering most of the continent. Quickly…
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Part 3 (Chapters 813) Study Guide * Chapter 8 Why were luxuries, rather than necessities, the items that traveled the longest distances along early trade routes? They paid for the expensive travel and because luxury goods like wine could travel and last a lot longer than necessities like food and meats . Compare the reasons for the development and growth of Indian Ocean trade with the reasons for Silk Road trade development/growth . Bulk goods couldn’t be carried on the Silk Road…
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contribute to the final flavor and texture. Discovery and History Cheese dates back far before recorded history, perhaps as far back as 8,000 B.C.E. Legends say that a nomadic tribe traveling around Asia Minor was carrying milk in animal skin bags, possibly made from the stomach. The nomads were traveling by horse and because of the galloping motion; the enzymes (chymosine and pepsine) contained in the stomach skin, migrated…
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Frank Longueira May 3, 2009 A.P. World History Post-Classical Essay Period 7 Change Over Time Post-Classical Era (500-1450) The Post-Classical Era was an era filled with change, continuity, and development. East Asia was a very prominent part of the world during this era. East Asia illustrated many major political, social, economic, and religious changes and displayed consistent continuity along with many interactions with other lands during 500 C.E. – 1450 C.E. Between 500 C.E. – 1450 C.E.…
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At first glance, this may make Egypt an unfavorable place to begin penetrating the African continent; however, we’re optimistic that the worst is over, and the elections scheduled for this May will go a long way in stabilize the country. In the early part of this century, Egypt’s government worked to encourage foreign investment, however, recent developments forced the nation to adopt a more protectionist policies. Boasting a population of 87 million people, Egypt is the third most populous…
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1) Traditional Economy- the decisions are made based on traditions or beliefs. Produce what’s been produced in the past. (Third world countries, poor) Positives- make high quality goods, families make decisions together. Negatives- not very practical, you don’t have a choice as to what job you want. Command Economy- government ensures everyone has a job so there is virtually no unemployment. Government makes all decisions even what you do for a living. Hires central planning agents for help. (Communist…
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