Almohad dynasty

during this period that cultural diffusion bloomed in the caravan cities of the mediators and the middlemen. Of course the foundations for the focus on culture were laid during the first stage of the Silk Road trade, but it was not until the Han dynasty and the Roman empire fell that the main emphasis was placed upon the human aspects of trade instead of the economic benefits of commerce. Control over trade became decentralized, with the Kushan and Gupta empires offering the Silk Road the only…

song “Honor to Us All”, which speaks about how women should be perfect porcelain dolls, and how they should find husbands to bring honor to their families (Fowler). In the legend, Mulan would have been Buddhist. She was living in the Northern Wei dynasty, which was a highly Buddhist society where Confucianism was looked down on (Editors). Buddhism’s goal was to reach nirvana, or a higher state of being (Erricker), while Confucianism’s goal was for people to accept their role in society (Ellis).…

CONFUCIOUS THE FOUNDER OF CHINA’S UNIQUE FAMILY DYNAMICS To understand China’s distinctive family structure and culture, all one should do is study the historical character of a man named Confucius. Confucius wasn’t a famous emperor who fought a war or commanded an army, nor was he a warrior who bore a sword or crossbow in a battle. Instead, he was an educator whose words, documents, and teachings helped construct China’s family dynamics. His philosophy’s and ethics were handed down for…

Summary The empire united the nomadic Mongol and Turkish tribes of historic Mongolia under the leadership of Genghis Khan, who was the ruler of all Mongols in 1206. The empire grew very fast under his rule and then under his descendants. Introduction The Mongol Empire stretched from the Sea of Japan to the Carpathian Mountains at its height, making it the largest contiguous empire in history. The Mongol empire began with the unification of the nomadic tribes of Mongolia by Genghis Khan…

Persia grew from a small tribal group to a vast civilization that stretched across the Mediterranean Sea. With this growth, society changed immensely starting with a small simple village then becoming a complex society with millions of citizens. During this time of growth a new religion, created by the Prophet Zoroaster, made its way to popularity. Zoroastrainism is a monotheistic religion with the belief that the individual has the responsibility to choose between good and evil. This choice…

In Maxine Hong Kingston’s story, Silence, she reveals a painful and strict childhood when she didn’t speak. Through reading this story one can discover the relationship she had with her silence which she conveys to the audience as comfort. The Silence of her voice provides considerable information towards her Chinese beliefs. The idea of moving can be harsh on whoever experiences the concept of leaving behind a sense of security. When traveling around the world, one can differentiate various…

prove your worth to become someone high-ranking, but that didn’t mean everyone was fair about it and didn’t cheat their way in if they could. Both civilizations were impartial when it came to a certain religion in laws. Ancient China, during the Han Dynasty, was more philosophical. They had customs that you should follow and morals that were important, but no laws. In Rome it was similar. Religion was a private concern of families. They were practical about it, and only had a set of customs to…

The heart and stomach of a king by Carole Levin looks into the life of Queen Elizabeth I and how gossip and rumor influenced her life and her rule of England. This book effectively adds a new twist to other history books on Elizabeth by focusing on less formal and more personal aspects of her life which makes the book an interesting read even for people that are not incredibly interested in history. In chapter two of the book it starts talking about the idea of courtships over the course of…

Walty Toub Bonner History ‘16 The Fall of the Ming Dynasty The Ming Dynasty was one of the most powerful dynasties at the time and after a long battle politically, economically, and socially it falls. The Ming Dynasty also known as “the Great Ming” ruled over China for over 250 years. The Ming Dynasty faced many problems during their downfall including the reign of the wanli emperor, role of the eunuchs, economic breakdown and natural disaster, rise of the manchu, political…

It is easy to look at early civilizations and pick out similarities and differences. As people all around the world started to settle in the areas that best supported life, the role of government took many different shapes. Egypt and China are two countries that although took very different shapes in their governments they also have quite a few similarities in their form and function. The rise of civilization in Egypt was fast taking about 500-600 years, whereas the rise of civilization in China…