Using named examples, assess the relative importance of economic, military and cultural factors in influencing superpower status (15 marks) Superpowers are countries with disproportionate power and influence. They are usually large countries in terms of population and physical extent. Physical size may provide a natural resource base that the superpower can draw on. True superpowers have global influence. Currently there is only one superpower, the USA.
After his death the downfall of the empire he was building for 10 years fell. Alexander III deserves the title great because he accomplished things that hardly anyone can do, he did things that were never before seen and never again will be seen. Alexander III was able to take over most of Asia Minor in his 10 years of being king. He took over places by force and if you were standing in his way he will take you down. Taking over most of Asia is a very high accomplishment
In enough time the Mongols would become a group of superb horsemen and archers spread from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe leading to the expansion of one of the largest empires the world has ever seen! Early Islam’s first powerful ruler was Mohammad, the man who transmitted God Allah’s words of faith later being created into the Qu’ran. Unfortunately Mohammad had passed away in 632 and his close friend Abu Bakr became the first caliph turning Islam into a caliphate country. Later Islam was ran by Hasan who was son of the last Caliph to pass , Ali creating the Umayyad Empire in later years. The monotheistic religion of Islam is believed to arise by Mohammad who had transmitted the words of Allah, Muslim god, into the Qu’ran.
(Minimum 150 words) 4. China Unites (93-97) 97/ 3, 5, 7 98/ 18 5. China’s Golden Ages (302-307) 307/ 3, 4, 5 6. The Mongols Invade China (308-309) Choose one of the following assignments: (minimum 150 words) a. Imagine that you are living in China during the Mongol invasion.
The Romanov Dynasty was comprised of one of the most powerful families in history, enduring a reign over half the length of the British Empire and over three times age of Australia as a country. The Romanov Dynasty managed to maintain control whilst expanding Russia's power. This feat was comparable to the British Empire with influence and in land mass was only succeeded by the Mongolian Empire. This success receded in just one generation due to a mixture of short and long term factors such as Russia's Imperialism, Nicholas political incompetence, Nicholas' role as a commander, the military and political unrest of the proletariat. A key long term factor that resulted in huge repercussions in Russia's was Imperialism.
Ming China, in its early years, was undoubtedly the most powerful and wealthiest nation on Earth. The Ming, and later the Qing, failed to find adequate solutions to the rise of Western imperialism that led European nations to greatly outstrip
Barbarians: The Mongols – Video Response Paper The documentary titled Barbarians: The Mongols, explains the rise of the Mongols beginning with the mergence of Genghis Khan, chronicles their vast empire, and offers insights into their culture and background. The Mongols ruled the largest land empire in history for nearly three hundred years, which is why their pioneer style of cruel warfare still inspires military strategist today. The Mongols were the cruelest and most deviant of all the barbarians even to this day. They had strong leaders and used unique military techniques in order to dominate over neighboring civilizations. Temujin, a name meaning ironworker, was only nine years old when the tartars poisoned his father in 1175 B.C.E.
Genghis Khan was one of, if not the greatest rulers ever. He built the largest empire that world had ever known in less than 25 years. How did he do it? With courage, patience, talent and brilliance. What sets him apart from other conquerors is that, even after he died, his empire continued to stand for another two centuries.
ROSENWEIN CHAPTER 7 – DISCORDANT HARMONIES (1250-1350) summarized in 8 pages of fun. The Mongol Hegemony -Pastoralists, like the Huns and Seljuks before them -Occupied eastern edge of steppes that stretched west to Hungarian plains, 4000 miles east to west -Horse + sheep herders, hunters and warriors -Spritual people, belief in high deities and lower spirits, also keen to assimilate other religious beliefs – Buddhism, Islam and even some forms of Christianity The Contours of the Mongol Empire -Mongols formed under leadership of Genghis Khan (1162-1227), he created a highly disciplined army, forging together tribes of mixed ethnicities -World conquest fueled by desire to move beyond difficult climatic conditions of their native grasslands
For many years, it was common for a leader of a nation to possess a certain amount of competence in terms of linguistic ability. It is a feature seen in great leaders from ancient times, our modern era and all history in between. It simply is a necessary skill to appeal to the masses one attempts to lead, and to negotiate with rival nations. This is why I personally believed that someone with a narrow vocabulary and inadequate grammar knowledge could never achieve a political position of power such as, for example, the American presidency. You could say my vision on this shattered a year ago, when Donald Trump was elected as 45th president of the United States.