South Asia

extending over 4,000 miles, was a large network of trade routes used in ancient times for centuries to exchange different goods, materials, ideas, and several other different things; good and bad. The Silk Road routes stretched from China through India, Asia Minor, up throughout Mesopotamia, to Egypt, the African continent, Greece, Rome, and Britain1. Silk was very sought after in ancient times, and was only produced in China. The Chinese had kept the secret of silk-making for over 2,000 years.…

Up to this point, this article has been the most captivating one I have read. I was truly enthralled and did not want the article to end. The trilateral relationship of the Filipino, Indonesian, and Taiwanese people is based the migrants desire to earn money and maintain a decent living standard and the citizens’ need to fill open slots and ensure the power stays in the hands of the powerful. I know that’s a somewhat simplistic version of the article, yet that, in my opinion is basically what…

Have you ever wanted to know how the Mongols treated others? Well I have. They organized their army in groups, left marks of what they did, and they took the men and the women to help them against others. The Mongols are sometimes peaceable but they are primarily brutal. The Mongols organized the army by groups. They had groups of ten on top of ten. If groups ran off they would get killed. They even killed people that did not run off if some of the group did. Document 2 say “ army should be…

In 1211 the battle between the Mongols and the Jin Dynasty was between the Chinese and the Mongols. The Chinese were led by Shi Tianze and Liu Heima. The Mongols were led by Genghis Khan. Some of the background information for the Mongols conquest of the Jin Dynasty was that the Jin had the support of the steppe tribes which had caused some rivalries between the tribes. The Mongols had gotten together under the rule of Khabul Khan. But they were torn apart by the Jin. The Jin had gotten the…

The 13th century conquests of the Mongols have never been matched. Under Genghis Khan’s leadership, the “horsemen of the steppe” conquered China and the Muslim parts of central Asia and pushed deep into Europe and the Middle East in just about 25 years. Although their attempts to take Japan and Southeast Asia failed, only once did they suffer a notably decisive defeat, a defeat which came at the hands of Mameluke general Baibars at Ain Jalut, Palestine around the year 1260. The Romans had an…

The Mongol Empire had a negative effect on Asia and the world. The Mongols ruled from 1260-1368 C.E , even though it was a very short time period they managed to get one of the most impressive empires in the world. Genghis Khan went from village to village and killed everyone or offered a protection deal. Over his 21 years of ruling he killed around 40 million people, which was about 10% 0f the world's population at that time. When Genghis Khan killed people from one village he would take his…

first volume contains the account of the Mongol rulers beginning with Genghis Khan. The second volume covers Uljaitu’s life as well as a general history of the Eurasian people that the Mongols encountered in China, India, Pre-Islamic Era, Central Asia, and the Steppe as well as the Jews, the Muslims, and the Christians. The third volume contained a geographical and topographical description of the globe at that time, highway information of the Mongol Empires, and a list of postal routes (Boyle…

During the Renaissance Era which spanned from 1400-1600’s, the Silk Road was affected, The Silk Road influenced the travel, cultures, and more. The Route was not a secure simple journey; which held various threats throughout the trail. Many items including silk could only be acquired from china silk- is a highly valued cloth that everyone desired. The merchants also sold numerous items than just silk. The silk road carried various luxuries. Traveling the Silk Road was more reliable before then…

Indonesia is a country located in Asia that is home to over 17,000 islands, 6,000 of which are populated. The name, Indonesia, means “land beyond the Indus River.” The name was coined by the British in the 19th century. Indonesia is a rich and racially diverse country, brimming with culture and tradition. The country is also home to the largest population of Muslims in the world, making it a centerpiece in the celebration of Islam traditions. Food prohibition has been practiced for centuries all…

Introduction Madagascar is a breath-taking tropical island found in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its pristine beaches and stunning views along side a fusion different cultures. With its main influences being Asian and African culture, Malagasy culture has developed its own, unique blend of flavors, ideas, and practices. For instance, fady is used to describe something that is taboo, and an example of this would be foreigner visiting ancestral grave sites. There are many customs and…