Emily Kim World History AP Chapter 15: Essential Questions 1) Ships were beneficial during trade because they were sturdy and strong enough to endure the heavy winds and waves. Trade via ships increased because with the use of ships, goods and people were able to moved quicker and cheaper than any other overland travel. 2) The trading system that developed around the Indian Ocean was considered successful because through this trade system, many people and different states were able to fulfill many accomplishments and discoveries.…
Discuss how the provinces affected the general Roman economy. The provinces had a special importance in the economy of Rome because the economy of Rome was based on agriculture and slaver. Slavery in Rome was important for the economy and also for the social constitution of the society, it has served for the domination of Rome. Millions of slaves were transported to Rome in the Italian countryside and in the Latin colonies of all Europe.…
There have been many influential historical figures throughout the Renaissance. Nearly all of these figures are credited as a mighty hero or a brilliant human being. While not all of society may acknowledge Christopher Columbus as a spectacular personage, he still has changed the course of the Renaissance significantly. Born in Genoa Italy, 1451, Christopher not only discovered trade winds and how they work, but he also introduced more efficient weapons to the Native Americans. Yet perhaps Columbus's most famous contribution that changed the course of the Renaissance is his mighty discovery of the “New World”.…
I found myself enthralled about the slave trade. I was taken aback by the grand amount of slaves that were taken from their homes. It was amazing to find out how many days a voyage lasted. I thought a 7-10 day cruises would drive me crazy and wanting dry land. I can't even imagine what it must have been like.…
The Columbian Exchange had a tremendous impact on the Americas and Europe. Not only did Columbus find more land for Europe to expand on he also found a way to change how foods and crops can thrive on different land. With this remarkable discovery also came disease which first wiped out most of the Indians living in North and South America and then spread back to Europe. I found it interesting that North and South America was so lush and different from what was going on in Europe that they called it being close to the garden of Eden. The Europeans already had animals such as camel, cattle, donkies, fowls, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits and sheep.…
The Romans came into conflict with both the Christians and the Jews and caused disruptions within the Empire. Although initially the Romans paid no attention to either religion, these religions were beginning to voice their opinions, and as a result, people within the Empire started to notice and listen to their preaching’s. According to Suetonius the Jews caused many disturbances, while Dio Cassius said they came to the Empire in great numbers and were starting to convert many of the Roman people. Whereas, the Christians according to Celsus and Porphyry, expressed their distrust and suspicion about the Christians so called saviour Jesus Christ, and considered him a Charlatan. As far as the ancient roman writers were concerned, they believed that both of these Religions eroded away the Roman culture and peace within the Empire.…
The history of the Rome gets more interesting with every new thing I have learned. Like the history of anything, it notes important times and rulers. The rulers of Rome did not always play by the rules and neither did the people of Rome. To listen and read about certain people like Augustus and Ovid makes the history more interesting.…
Pizzaro conquered Peru, and they discovered the Pacific Ocean, the first European discovery. These discoveries were important5 because Europe was in control of Peru and part of the Pacific Ocean. Without Pizzaro there…
With so many lives lost the amount of people to help protect the country fell greatly. This lack of people make it even easier for the already brutally superior Huns to overthrow the “almighty” Rome. If Rome had not been affected by such strong disasters and disease more soldiers would have been able to contribute to fighting the Huns. Rome could have lasted for a longer period of time if not for the political and economic corruption.…
Life of Native Americans, before America was discovered, was very peaceful and full of very civilized populations. The Voyage of Christopher Columbus, a Spanish explorer, was sent by the Queen to explore new lands for the need of natural resources. This Voyage will have its pros and cons to the discovery of a new world. The Native Americans, which were first confused as Indians, had plenty of food, land, and had a lot of prosperity.…
The discovery of new land and people led to integration and exchange ideas and commodities. Europeans were able to expand power, claiming possession on the new land. The Atlantic world not only transformed economic aspects, but it also impacted social…
The people in Rome started believing in a new God. This faith in this new God was known as Christianity and it spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire. It caused suffering and problems, but also gave many people a new hope. This faith came to the roman Empire through a new teacher known as Jesus who was born to preach and teach about God. This faith also spread through Judea and Galilee.…
My viewpoint to the roman republic will consist of why the roman republic ended. I will start off by explaining the formation of the roman republic then talk about the rise and the fall of it. The roman republic lasted a long time in which it shows its strengths. A big reason why the roman republic lasted so long was because the success of the great leaders. Overall, the fall of the Roman Empire wasn’t caused by a single event.…
On the History and Achievements of Roman Civilization Throughout the history of man, no civilization has ever been more successful or as influential as that of the Romans. Yet what is it that has made Rome so memorable to us? Stories of grand structures, powerful emperors and epic battles all come to mind when we imagine Roman civilization. Despite having knowledge of all these memorable features of Roman civilization, what do we actually know about the Romans and all that they had accomplished? An even more important question to ask might not only be why Rome is so important, but also how it has continued to impact the world even today.…
The maritime industry since the beginning of recorded time has been the focal point for transportation of goods around the world. It is the most economical and environmentally friendly way to transport large goods throughout the world. Today, around 90% of world trade is carried by the maritime industry. Around 50,000 merchant ships, registered in over 150 nations and manned by over a million seafarers of nearly every nationality, transport every kind of cargo internationally.…