Silk Road

Mongol rule between 1200 and 1500 CE has had great impact on Central Asia and on China however, China has been left with a greater and longer lasting impression left by the Mongols because of the relative proximity between the two empires. The Mongols throughout the ages have wreaked havoc and created an empire that was vast and continuous and within their empire they encompassed people of all backgrounds and cultures, which would at some points make it hard to control the masses, but an open…

surrendered or fell to Qin armies. `Shih Huang-di administrative gifts were tremendous and his personality defects were huge. The administration was unified on Legalist principles by the emperor who fixed weights and measures, made the size of the roads uniform so that all carts would fit the ruts, and introduced the first standard units of money (pg 176). They standardized the system of writing in such an effective way that it is almost the same in…

of economics, and Venetian trade. As well as how important Cyprus is and how Shakespeare used it to demonstrate the effect of having emotions rather than logic take control of Othello's actions. Venice became such an important trade route on the silk road, and influenced the history of economics. Venice became a leading international exporter because it was in between western Europe and Constantinople. Which was a perfect geographical spot since everyone had to go through Venice to get to the…

to start out on a journey on the silk road. First i need to buy some supplies from my hometown beygin. First I will buy some silk pants and some weapons for some self protection. Next I will buy a silk banner ,a silk shirt ,and a glass plate. I also need to buy a sword and a bow and some arrows for protection or trading. The last thing I need to buy is a horse to carry my goods from point a to point b quicker. After i buy my horse I will set out to the silk road from my home town beygin. I have…

Hindu Kush, Persia, and the Gobi Desert. On the way he met a lot of different types of people and had many adventures. In the spring of 1275, they finally reached Shangdu, the summer residence of Kublai Khan. The route they took became known as The Silk Road. Marco lived in China for many years and learned to speak the language. Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler of China at that time, really liked and trusted him and gave him several diplomatic missions and sent him as a messenger to travel to…

lasting on the Silk Road with their history, geography and trade. There were more differences than similarities between the two. Things such as geography are obviously different but there is more to it like history and trading. The Silk Road started at 200 bc while Mali was founded before 1000 ad. The Silk Road traded slaves, spices, cloth, and other goods. Mali traded gold mainly but other goods as well. A clear difference is, the history of both the Silk Road and Mali. The Silk Road started…

funds for defense and trouble finding patriotic soldiers. As well, a notable group of invaders in China were the Xiongnu who even created the Sino-Xiongnu Wars between 133 BCE to 89 CE. The Chinese and the Xiongnu fought in an important area of the silk road: the western regions of China. Han ended victoriously, but the win almost demolished their government. Most of the Xiongnu went and joined other nomadic people; some joined the Huns which would invaded Rome. Attila, a warrior-king, formed a…

organisations, and governments of different countries. For more than thousands of years, people and organisations have been purchasing from and selling to each other in distant geographical locations. For instance, this trading is evident through the famed Silk Road across Central Asia connecting China and Europe during middle ages. However, policy and technological developments of past few years have spurred increases in international trade, investment, and migration extensively that many…

Between twelfth and fifteenth centuries there were similarities in culture and types of power due to trade. Starting from the Middle East through West Africa, and China are connected through trades. In the Americas, Mesoamerica and South America, there was systems of tribute and trade within region. Each civilization was brought together in some way, whether it was their beliefs or keeping balance in society. In a way trade ties together the different societies that developed independently in…

INTRODUCTION Historically a caravan is a group of people traveling together, often on a trade expedition. Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defence against bandits as well as helping to improve economies of scale in trade. Presently a caravan is a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for holidays. Why Caravanning ? You don't have to be active or outgoing to go caravanning. Simply enjoying the…