Steppe

these nomadic groups moved more often because of environmental, social, and political problems in their lands. To begin, the Mongols were a strong nomadic powerhouse located originally in the East steppes of Central Asia through the 13th and 14th century. They spent their time in the grassy steppes growing a strong group of people who were skilled archers, equestrians, and strong conquerors. They were…

of the greatest military victories by the Mongols were achieved by this tactic but the Hungarians don’t take the bait and rather fortify their camps. By this point the Mongolians had fought a variety of fortifications that were non-existent on the steppe. From castles to fortified cities the Mongols adapted to siege warfare and even built siege weapons to destroy these fortifications. These fortifications were not nearly as strong as the fortified walls of a city but the point being that the…

the way in which the Mongol Empire was ruled. Genghis Khan set basic principles on how the empire should govern itself, and at the core they were shaped by his experiences in his youth and wanting to maintain unity among the various tribes of the steppes. Armed with these principles, he was able to institute them in such a way as to keep his empire together, bound by supreme loyalty as a unifying…

Throughout history literature has typically been very male dominated. Although men have dominated, women have still played important roles. The Epic of Gilgamesh is one good example of ancient literature where women have a big impact on the story that is being told. Women such as the goddesses Aruru and Ishtar, and the harlot Shamhat help send The Epic of Gilgamesh in multiple different directions. They are very important to the development of the main characters, Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Without…

and collective responsibility in Muscovite political institutions and practices were either “ongoing practices typical of lands influenced by the pre-Mongol steppe nomads or they were introduced into Muscovy anew but given a significantly different sense according to the difference between Mongol institutions and practices and those of the steppe nomads…” Not only this, but Muscovite political institutions and practices were also similar to those at Sarai, which was the Mongol kingdom that ruled…

of Panama. Colombia is the third most populated country in Latin America behind Brazil and Mexico. The climate in Colombia is based on Tropical. The diversity of climate zones in Colombia is characterized for having tropical rainforests, savannas, steppes, deserts and mountain climate. Colombia ranks first in the amount of bird species. Colombia has more than 3,950 research groups in the department of science and technology. The life expectancy was 74.8 years in 2015. Healthcare has improved…

Genghis Khan's upbringing in the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian steppes allowed him to develop a unique perspective on warfare and leadership. As a young man, he honed his skills in navigating the complex social dynamics of nomadic tribes. Through a series of military campaigns, Genghis Khan demonstrated his ability to unite several tribes under his command, forming a powerful military. His leadership and military strategies enabled him to establish a flourishing empire that greatly affected…

on grass with beasts, constantly making his way to the edge of the water hole. I am frightened to approach him, he has filled in the pits I dug, he has torn out my traps I set, he has helped the beasts, wildlife of the steppe, slip from my hands, He will not let me work the steppe” (40). The hunter explains how Enkidu shows protection to his homeland and positions himself to be characterized as the Threshold Guardian. Urshanabi can also be considered as the Threshold Guardian because of…

The Mongols dominated Russia from 1240 to nearly the end of the of the 16th century CE. The empire conquered by Genghis Khan was split after his death among his heirs and eventually divided into four smaller, though not insignificant Khanates. According to David O. Morgan the Great Khanate in and around China, the Ilkhanate of Persia, Iraq, and parts of Anatolia, the Chagatai Khanate of Central Asia, and the Golden Horde that controlled much of the Western and Southern parts of Russia. Due to…

Justinian contributions to the Byzantine empire were magnificent he is also known for a great failure. This failure was trying to reconquer the western Mediterranean provinces when a peace treaty with the Persian empire soon failed to live up to its name. Justinian build a chain of well-equipped fortresses throughout Syria and let his forces free on the central and western Mediterranean. The re-conquest started out well with the restoration of North Africa to the Byzantine Empire. From there…