Kubla Khan

An 11-year-old boy named Babur proved to be a strong general and founded the Mughal Empire. His son, Humayun, lost much of his territory. • Mughals: meaning “Mongols.” They were a group of invaders lead by a descendant of Timur the Lame and Genghis Khan. • Babur: a boy who inherited a kingdom, in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, in 1494. After being driven away by his elders, Babur built an army and began what would become the Mughal Empire. Akbar’s Golden Age: Like his grandfather, Akbar…

The Vikings knowledge of the sea was passed on for generations. With that knowledge, they were able to navigate to unfamiliar waters which were at the time thought impossible to navigate by others, which makes us think of the Vikings as experts on the subject, even though they were looked at as foolish individuals by others during that time. On the other hand, the Vikings did not only create mayhem, they also were skilled traders and well-organized in performing illegal activities, such as:…

Marco Polo was an explorer who sculpted the world we live in today. He traveled from his Venetian home to China along the Silk Roads. In China, he worked for one of the most powerful leaders in his time, Kublai Khan. This gave him a firsthand experience with one of Europe’s powerful leaders. His travels were later recorded into a book called the, II Milione, which gave Europeans insight of the world beyond them. His book inspired other Europeans to travel to unknown lands. Marco Polo is…

Of all empires of the ancient world, it is difficult to determine whether or not the influences of the Mongol Empire were good or bad. Were they relentless nomadic warriors whose sole purpose of living was to kill? Or were they defined by their religious tolerance and their use of free trade? The answer lies within the minds of the conquered people – unspeakable. Generally, when an area of a city was conquered, total elimination of the population was regularly practiced to ensure security. While…

Who really was Genghis Khan? Was he just an emperor of Mongolia who didn 't deserve his spot, was he the first person to come close to world domination, or was he just a man trying to enjoy his life? One may think that Genghis Khan was a brutal murderer who cared about nothing but his empire but many don 't see that he was a ruler its his job to be vicious and take care of his empire and expand even if it means killing 11% of the world population or 40 million people. Many also don 't know about…

was divided by the two uluses that supported traditional beliefs, and the other two uluses that craved the integration and affluence of foreign cultures. These opposing ideas were then heightened after the death of Mongke and the succession of a new Khan. Each faction wished to have a…

known for having one of the most iniquitous rulers of all time, Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan then passed the empire on to his grandson, Kublai Khan. Throughout this paper I will be discussing how the Mongol Empire was founded, how their education system worked, daily life, housing, how horses became such a big part of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan being in power, warfare for the Mongols, passing the empire on to Kublai Khan, and contributing factors of the empire ending in 1368. During 1130,…

Many societies in the world were linked in various ways between the 1200s through the 1500s. They were all caught up in various webs of influence, communication, and exchange. Large-scale political systems brought together a diverse group of people with all different types of lifestyles. Religion was able to bring people together and also divide them. Methods of commerce and trade linked people in a different way. Trade allowed people to be able to spread ideas and concepts easily through…

The war that I have decided to focus on for the purposes of my paper is the India-Pakistan war, more specifically the war of 1971. India and Pakistan have always been confronting each other due to their opposing ethnic, religious and political differences. The war of 1971 was the third war between India and Pakistan and the origins of this war were different from previous wars. Since the partition of British India and Pakistan in 1947 there have always been constant conflict and tension. The…

Film Analysis Quo Vadis Hyowon Kim 2344997 Quo Vadis stands for the Latin phrase “Where are you going”. The film was directed by Enrico Guazzoni in 1912. There are multiple versions after 1912 but the one directed by Enrico Guazzoni is known to be the first block buster film during the silent film era. Quo Vadis is adapted from the novel Quo Vadis, a historical novel taking place between the years of 62-64 CE. The plot sets time during the early years ruled by Emperor Nero who was well…