Asia-Pacific

Contrary to popular belief, the Mongols were a civilized and sophisticated empire with a beneficial influence on Eurasia through implementing strict law and order, accepting different religions, and developing new innovations. The success of the empire was credited to their strict law and order. For instance, pack animals “could be left unattended because of the severity of (Mongol) laws against theft” (Document 7) including consequences such as, “being burned alive upside-down” (Document 5).…

Most people have heard the Syrian Civil War being discussed almost daily on practically every information outlet, but do they know what the specific causes which provoked this terrible crisis in the Middle East were? Since this is such a hot topic, it is essential to know the origins of the rebellious uprisings overseas which have threatened and seized countries, governments, and humans worldwide. There are many conflicting and complementary arguments that surround the true cause of the unrest…

The major cultural elements that contributed to the human diversity of South Asia are the two main religions in the region. These religions are Hinduism and Buddhism. Both are similar but have differences that make up the diversity in South Asia. Hinduism is mainly in India; which includes worship of many gods related to varied historic experiences and is associated with a caste order. A caste order is a social class system based on supremacy of people. The top of the caste order are the…

The phrase when defense pacts are invoked is used instead of if invoked because given the ongoing territory disputes the Philippines has with China it is only a matter of time before armed conflict arises. For years Philippines has engaged in dispute with China over the Spratlys Islands (comprised of small islands, reefs, atolls and rocks). Portions of the Spratly Islands have been claimed by The People’s Republic of China (PRC), The Republic of China (ROC/Taiwan), The Philippines, Vietnam,…

The Mongols were a nomadic civilization that never settled in one place. They lived in yurts or tents that could be easily packed up and moved. In the early 12th century, the Mongols were made up of many tribes who often fought and competed for land and livestock. In 1206, Genghis Khan united these tribes and the Mongols went on to become the most successful warriors in history. Although the Mongols brutally killed and murdered many people, they developed battle tactics, laws, and an acceptance…

how he left a legacy and contribution to modern society. The Mongols spread revolutionary ideas of culture and civilization throughout Asia, in an empire created by Genghis Khan. Yet, he and the Mongols were portrayed in a false version of history that as the author points out largely demonizes the Mongols. The Mongols increased trade and communication across Asia, while Europe was still backlogged in superstition.…

grassland in modern day Kazakhstan called a steppe were just simple nomads at the time. However, a man named Temujin became a fearless clan leader titled Genghis Khan. He brought the nomadic people together to form the Mongols, and they conquered most of Asia. The Mongols did many terrible things during their conquering. They killed thousands of people and destroyed towns and crops, but actually, their impact was a huge positive towards China and the world. The Mongolians of the Asian Steppe had…

1. The Indian Ocean Basin Trade routes connected Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa. Long distance sea trade moved across a web of routes linking all of those areas as well as East Asia (particularly China). On the other hand, Central Asia was the largest empire in the world history, controlling Tibet, Northern China, and Persia. Also, Islam would flourish in Central Asia/The Chinese transferred the skill of paper making. Through the Mongols, Islamic mathematics and astronomy spread…

Malala Yousafzai Through the eyes of many, Malala Yousafzai is a survivor; she is someone people look up to and dream to be. She has gone through many trials that tested her bravery, and tested her will to live, and even after all that, she never gave up. Throughout the nineteen years that Malala Yousafzai has been alive, she has endured many struggles that can be tracked throughout her childhood, autobiography, I am Malala, and the education that women receive in the Middle East. Her story…

still used in construction! You see, Thailand may be small, but it has culture, history, and weird facts just like any other country. Want to know more? มาค้นพบ ในประเทศไทย, or as they say in English, come discover Thailand! Thailand is in Southeast Asia and is shaped like an elephant's head and trunk. It is roughly 200,000 square miles, about 2 times as big as Wyoming. Thailand borders 3 countries Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. As far as water, Thailand borders the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman…