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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…

Also commonly desired by the new woman of this era is to become a “star.” Though most present in American culture at this time, this desire seems to be present worldwide. Portrayed mostly through movies, the new woman had many different images. The one that applies most directly to Doris is the one of a gold digger who uses her “sexuality for material gain” (Sharot 74). Analyzing the typical new woman movie plot of this decade, one comes to see it consists of a "girl who seeks out and…

DBQ By: Zayn Khan During the Japanese Industrial Revolution in the mid-1900’s, there were many factors that came into play when thinking about the costs,and benefits of working in a silk factory. Young and old women would work at the factories to support their families, but at the same time, they were working for very long hours with very minimal breaks, and around risky areas that were prone to illness. Although the benefits can be argued to be worth it, the costs outweigh them because they…

The nomadic people have been knowing for people who settle in many different places. The nomadic people and incursions had big effects in many regions during the time period 8000 - 600 BCE. Nomadic incursions mean a sudden invasion by nomadic people.The steppe nomads were the group who invaded China, and the Hyksos were the group who invaded Egypt. Egypt and China both used tools provided from the nomadic people, and had the same response to the nomadic incursions, but, how the empire's…

Both Egypt and China are civilization that have a long storied history. Both has a fair share of innovations that changed the world. It is worth to note that both contribute in ways that are in different fields but, there were moments like with the plow where China invented it and Egyptian improved it. But there is a major difference when talking about both civilizations. For starters, the Egyptian civilization was a far more ancient civilization then when China’s civilization started to arise.…

Although the Tang Dynasty was remembered for its militaristic strengths, political structure, economic stability, and overall power, it was clear that the Tang dynasty had many other positive outcomes such as changing ideals and opportunities for women of this era. The fall of the Sui Dynasty in 618 C.E resulted in an obvious decline in harsh conditions and limited privileges for women and led to the changes that took place in the Tang Dynasty from 618-907 C.E. These changes are what allowed the…

In the Dynastic cycle, the Han and Tang Dynasties of ancient China showed similar periods of prosperity because they both valued education. An example of this is that they had to take a exam to be an government official and it wasn't rigged so that the rich passed it every time. This supports my thinking because this made it so only people who knew what they were doing got a job in the government. Another example is that they prized learning over family background and those who studied got…

play and what makes it unique. In this paper we will explore the different aspects of each song given to us. This will allow us to break down the beauty within many musical pieces, giving us the chance to explore the deeper meaning of music. The Silk Road Ensemble, is what I would consider to be a unique piece of music. This song immediately caught my attention with its majestic toon and great balance of instruments slowly coming together in the song. I loved how peaceful but upbeat this song…

China is a very large country in eastern Asia that has seen its fair share of ups and downs throughout history. Today, China is the most populated country in the world with 1.3 billion people living within its borders. China went through many dynasties as it grew and evolved, each adding to the rich and diverse culture of the Chinese. Some of these dynasties lasted hundreds of years, whereas some were brief in their control. The Yuan dynasty came to be in 1279 and lasted until 1368. The Yuan…