Two historical figures, two pivoting points in history; Genghis Khan and Charlemagne. Despite reigning in polar opposite time periods, they both have a similarity in their rule; change in society. Both Charlemagne and Genghis Khan created change on their society over time. Charlemagne converted to Christianity, followed by the citizens of his empire, the Franks, which transitioned his empire into a phase of unity. Centuries earlier, Genghis Khan rose in Asia to become one of the most powerful figures in history. However, Genghis Khan utilized military power, instead of religion to enforce unity upon his citizens. Both are two examples, of countless others, of how cultures evolve due to the ruler in place. Genghis Khan was born into poverty,
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His childhood was surrounded by royalty, and he was educated in a variety of subjects. The Church became increasingly involved in his life, and religion evolved to be Charlemagne’s primary reason for conquering Germanic tribes. With his skill in military strategy, Charlemagne fought against multiple religions in Europe in the name of Christianity. Eventually, the Pope recognized the works of Charlemagne, and crowned him as the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite the differences in the lifestyles of Charlemagne and Genghis Khan, both still rose to be supremely powerful …show more content…
Tribes in Europe converted to Christianity due to Charlemagne, and Khan burned the texts from Chinese intelects. Khan exposed Chinese intelligence to the world, and ended their streak of isolationism. Thus, the rest of global society grew determined in order to explore with Chinese inventions. Using religion, Charlemagne pressed Christianity on the Germanic Tribes, which enforced through unity. Eventually, the Germanic Tribes were replaced by kingdoms, which were all interconnected through Christianity. This roots to Charlemagne’s actions with the Germanic Tribes. Genghis Khan and Charlemagne used different tactics and lived at different time periods, however they both revolutionized
His childhood was surrounded by royalty, and he was educated in a variety of subjects. The Church became increasingly involved in his life, and religion evolved to be Charlemagne’s primary reason for conquering Germanic tribes. With his skill in military strategy, Charlemagne fought against multiple religions in Europe in the name of Christianity. Eventually, the Pope recognized the works of Charlemagne, and crowned him as the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite the differences in the lifestyles of Charlemagne and Genghis Khan, both still rose to be supremely powerful …show more content…
Tribes in Europe converted to Christianity due to Charlemagne, and Khan burned the texts from Chinese intelects. Khan exposed Chinese intelligence to the world, and ended their streak of isolationism. Thus, the rest of global society grew determined in order to explore with Chinese inventions. Using religion, Charlemagne pressed Christianity on the Germanic Tribes, which enforced through unity. Eventually, the Germanic Tribes were replaced by kingdoms, which were all interconnected through Christianity. This roots to Charlemagne’s actions with the Germanic Tribes. Genghis Khan and Charlemagne used different tactics and lived at different time periods, however they both revolutionized