* Uses all of the documents * Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible and does not simply summarize the documents individually. * Takes into account both the sources of the documents and the authors’ points of view. Essay Prompt: Ascertain to what political, economic, and religious factors contemporary observers attributed the rise and fall of the Muslim empires; determine which factors would have made the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals most successful and which ones would eventually weaken their empires. Based on the following documents, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Muslim empires. What types of additional documentation would help access the rise and fall of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals?
However, as the empire split into four the scholars were split to different nations and culture which effectively affected the method of political power because Golden Horde was severely influenced by the Islamic teachings and the Khan of Golden Horde was converted to Islam. Yuan dynasty had completely different methods of political power because they were usig Confucius methods of life style. One continuity from 1200 to 1500 CE was tribute from defeated nations to Chinggis Khan than to four khanates. When Chinggis Khan conquered different empires, he demanded tributes from each defeated town or city leading to a tribute system. This lead to many cities and towns paying because of the retribution for not paying was too high.
For the next two centuries the Turkish military leaders ruled over the parts of the empire it conquered until it was eventually no longer the Abbasid Empire. Beginning its intrusions in the East, the Turkish invasions on the Byzantine Empire slowly gained them more Byzantine territory until finally in 1453, the Turks gained control of the capitol Constantinople and all the land that remained under Byzantine control. Similarly, the invasions began by capturing small portions of the Byzantine and Islamic worlds until eventually they created an immense impact and the Turks had conquered and gained control over the entire empire. Being firm believers of the Sunni religion, the Turks had a large religious influence that impacted the lands they conquered. As they gained control over the lands, they quickly ridded the Abbasid Empire of the Shi’a officials and advanced the protection of their lands from the Shi’a caliphs and their armies.
NAME: DATE: CLASS: DBQ FOCUS: Islamic Contributions to Culture Document-Based Question Format Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying Documents (The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise.) This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents. Write a response that: Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Cites evidence from included source perspectives. Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources. Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide and has at least one reference in addition to the
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources. Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide and has at least one reference in addition to the
Repercussions from the war would cause religious tensions to flair, old government to be overthrown and new ones to be established. All of the events that happened after World War I would go on to shape what the Middle East is today. How did WWI affect the Middle East? The Middle East was on its way towards change but World War Two was the event that really propelled it to the modern era. During the first world war the majority of the Middle East was under the control of the Ottoman
Beginning as Islamic warrior bands, they defeated rival bands and conducted a holy war against Christian Byzantines. Based in Bursa, the Ottomans established a system of rule that attracted and included educated urbanites. At the top of the system sat a sultan who oversaw both military and civilian bureaucracies. By the mid-sixteenth century, the Ottomans had expanded into the Balkans as the most powerful force in the Middle East and much of
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, European forces moved into Asia with their imperialistic views in mind. Europeans used imperialism to take advantage of land and colonies in Asia, and control their economies and government. Britain,Holland, Germany and Russia were all big parts in the European movement to Asia. Since Europe enforced imperialism, Asia would have to submit to trading with Europe, allow mining and railroad operations, accept the laws that Europe made and had to accept Christian missionaries. When the Dutch had started taking over Indonesia the only ones who really put up a fight were the warrior tribes on the island of Java.
Hunter Donahue 1/11/10 Prd.4 During the early Modern Era, many Islamic empires raised to power, for example the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals. These empires rose to power with their strong military and wealthy economy, but lacked a respectable government and an equal social structure, which later lead to the fall off their economies. This shows the gunpowder empires lack of a dependable infrastructure, through its abusive politicians and inequality between social classes. On the other hand, it also shows the gunpowder empires great militaristic strength, as well as the economic support it provides, and without that support it falls apart slowly overtime. The one true strength the gunpowder empires had, was its warfare.