As we know today, there is a historical resemblance in the spread of Christianity to the spread if Islam as they affected places and the people they have conquered within the time of 600 BCE to 732 CE in the areas specifically in the middle east, Europe, some parts of Asia and in some parts of Africa, particularly Egypt. Compared to Islam, Christianity was more aggressive in their conquers within the era. This is because of several methods Christians used such as taxation, and conquests. As well as similarities in the use of missionaries, and other passive methods: including trade and the adaptability to the religion itself. Islam began centuries before Christianity by the Prophet Muhammad.
Between 1450 and 1800 both the Ottoman and Spanish empires soared to great heights. Each had impressive resumes with the Ottomans taking the impenetrable Constantinople and the Spaniards discovering the Americas. But while the Spaniards were more focused on building a colonial empire based upon religion in the Americas, the Ottomans were looking to build an empire through brute force that stretched across the continent of Europe worthy to be called the “Third Rome”. When Constantinople fell to the Ottomans in 1453 they solidified themselves as a great power and granted their empire major prestige and influence. From there on they began to expand southward into Africa and farther west into Europe.
Rome played a vital role in changing world civilization through Christianity. Rome made Christianity to spread to all the corners of the world. This was highlighted by the prosperity of Christianity all over the Western Civilization. Even during the most trying time, Christianity still spread to the rest of the world since it was attractive. All through the Rome’s reign, Christianity expansion was experienced paving way for the evolution of Christianity from an ignorable number of followers to a great multitude.
Effects of the Crusades on the Catholic Church The Crusades contributed to increase the wealth of the Church and the power of the Papacy. Thus the prominent part which the Popes took in the enterprises naturally fostered their authority and influence, by placing in their hands, the armies and resources of Christendom, and accustoming the people to look to them as guides and leaders. As to the wealth of the churches and monasteries, this was augmented enormously by the sale to them, often for a mere fraction of their actual value, of the estates of those preparing for the expeditions, or by the out and out gift of the lands of such in return for prayers and pious benedictions. Thousands of the crusaders, returning broken in spirits
Most places organized into colonies c. Trade increase and religion more widespread II. Western Influence d. Power increased over other territories for the Europeans ii. Showing power balance e. 1850- Britain & France beat Russia f. North vs South iii. North beat south in American Civil War g. Increase in colonies & economical change in various areas h. Industrial-imperialist time ended when WWI started (1914) i. Expansions & Revolts ended the industrial West III. Industrial
AP World History CCOT From 1450 to the present, China's rule expanded foreign trade to Asia, Europe and America, beginning the spread of new religious influence such as Christianity to advancement in agriculture and technology. This lead to more organized societies in China through global connections; however, throughout this time, China managed to hold on to their sacred ideals of Confucianism. China's contact with other nations not only allowed it to develop culturally but technologically as well. The Grand Canal allowed China to have the upper hand above other countries when it came to ocean trade. The arrival of Euorpean traders in the 1500's made the Chinese government nervous and as a result, isolated the people for fear of cultural changes.
Thus Creating the biggest power in Europe, both economically and militarily, and arguably becoming the world’s first superpower. Therefore it must be deduced what was the most important of these changes in developing the monarch’s reputations, in order to conclude the short term significance of the conquest of Granada. There is a strong argument that due to social change; the greatest short term significance was the changes to Spain’s relationships with nearby powers. This is supported by schemes to teach seminaries Arabic and the creation of hospitals, both of which were used to persuade the conversion of Muslims after 1491. This respectful nature is somewhat communicated through The Capitulations of Granada, where the terms of surrender agree that “Moors shall be judged in their own laws” and that “Christian slaughterhouses would be separate from Muslim ones”.
This was made effortless with the aid of the introduction of Smallpox which caused devastation across the native population. In comparison to the other European Empires, Spain were able to establish a powerful government over their vast conquered territories with the creation of a powerful network of Viceroyalty, which controlled different regions. Spain was also vital in the development of trade between Europe and the America’s, earning them the title of the richest country in Europe by the end of the 16th century. When compared to other European Empires, Spain were notable the most successful in the colonisation of territories overseas, however, many factors halted their progress, which creates the argument that’s their efforts only had a certain extent of success. The early 1500’s saw the Laws of the Indies introduced in order to help Christianise the indigenous natives, a motivational tactic behind Spain’s fight for colonial expansion.
Thus it can be see that through the goal of the early American pioneers to gain natural resources many settlers were pushed further west and thus expanded America towards the west coast rapidly. However it must be acknowledged that the establishment of the intercontinental roads such as the Cumberland Road aided industries such as farming and in particular the cattle frontier massively. Therefore it must be seen that without such means of transportation attempts to settle the west would have been near impossible. Transportation from one side of America to the other undoubtedly was a massive goal for the American government, as it would establish a more economically
Louis A. Tiseo October 12, 2009 American Imperialism The interest of American Imperialism was sparked by the growing European expansion worldwide. Advancementsof trade by the western nations grew more and more prominent leaving Europeans the front runner for exporting goods. In the later part of the nineteenth century, global empires brought the need for arms, communication, transportation, and commerce. The speed and efficiency of the European expansion brought concern by Americans on the take-over and control of global imperialism. As we know it, American Imperialism was initially thought to be without conquest and had cherished values such as democracy and free-enterprise capitalism.