Steppe

The Mongol culture was a continuation of a long tradition of steppe empires (Biran, 2004). The steppe [or grassland] is a region that stretches from the west in Kazakhstan to China in the east. The climate in the area supported the growth of grass but it there was not enough rain for trees (Honeychurch, 2015). The large expanse of grassland influenced the lifestyle in the steppe that of nomadic herding. The abundant grasslands allowed the tribes to grow only hindered…

All steppes influenced by geology, specifically the proximity to a greater mountain range that creates a rainshadow that influences when and how precipitation and water comes into the steppe.No trip to the Steppe Garden can be complete without a stop in the Science Pyramid. This is a place to explore all of the elements that can help you find a deeper knowledge of steppe. The Steppe Garden and Science Pyramid are a central part of the gardens…

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 political and social structure were structured as a result of the incursions were different. Both the Egyptians and the Chinese adopted tools from the hyksos and the Steppe nomads. The Steppe nomads depended on agricultural…

Between 1206 and 1368, an extraordinary tribe of Central Asian nomads arose in the steppes of Mongolia to form one of the world 's largest contiguous land empires in history - the Mongol Empire. Led by Genghis Khan, the Mongols, within a span of less than 80 years, grew to encompass 24,000,000 square kilometers of the continent of Eurasia. In saying so, as part of the Mongol conquests, an approximated 30 million or more people had died. However, while his image in much of the world was shaped by…

Once upon a time there was a small city located within the ancient Mesopotamian valley called Uruk where many creatures including human roamed the steppes. One of them was king, he called himself Gilgamesh that saw the world nothing but beasts that should be looked upon differently. One day Gilgamesh seeks upon these plateaus and finds a group of beasts that look nothing more than normal humans that walk on four legs instead of two. Enkidu, born and raised as a beast walks up on Gilgamesh proves…

Shamhat, the harlot, is sent with a hunter in order for the man Enkidu to be civilized and for the animals in the steppe to reject him. Shamhat does this in the way befitting her profession and engages in sexual acts with Enkidu for a total of six days and seven nights. Once they are finished Enkidu attempts to rejoin the animals but he has changed. The animals notice the change and run away from Enkidu and because of his activities with Shamhat he cannot run after them, although because of her…

Diary of a traveling survivalist Dear diary, Today I investigated the desert. I investigated the hot and the cold deserts. Deserts can be found in the United States, Africa, Asia, and even Antarctica. Out here in the desert there is a harsh unforgiving terrain. The climate in both is almost unbearably dry. In the hot desert, there are extreme temperatures. In the day, the temperature is sweltering hot and at night it is freezing cold. The cold desert retains the cold temperature throughout the…

Mongolia is a country in East Asia surrounded by China and Russia best known for its steppes and endless expanses of grasslands. The prairie regions of Mongolia can surely give you a sense of serenity and help you in the rejuvenation of your soul when you take a trip to the country. The natural landscape of Mongolia is phenomenal and incredible. Mongolia can easily please your mind and heart if you are a nature lover. People from all across the world come on trips to Mongolia. Mongolia is a…

Ariq Boke is a controversial figure in the Mongol Empire, and is portrayed negatively through the works of historians during his era, especially Rashid Al-Din. This is the result of his avocation for traditional steppe values, rather than the new integration of foreign influence represented by his brother Khubulai. This contrast in beliefs led to the division in the four uluses, and ultimately the fragmentation of the Empire. Overwhelmingly, the Mongol Empire was divided by the two uluses that…

decrease the population back home. During this time period, nothing much happened besides the initial start of population movement. It was not until the enlightenment and the reign of Catherine the Great do we see major progress. She believed that the steppe needed to be enlightened.[ 55] Catherine led Russia to great success in colonization. A major event that helped was the annexation of a few region such as khanate that provoked a war between Russia and her neighbors.[ 56] The obstacles…