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Akshay and friends: Mongolian Empire~

1) How was the Mongolian empire created? Genghis Khan reorganized the tribes into military units made up of a thousand men each. The Mongolians also had sophisticated weaponry—for example, the design of their bows—as well as being skilled on horseback. They could use catapults, mounted crossbows, and flaming rockets, which helped them to break down the walls of the cities they conquered, and aided them to defeat armies much larger than them.

2) How were early empires administered and maintained politically, economically, and ideologically? During the zenith of the Mongol Empire, there was an increase in cultural and economical exchanges between that were spread due to the massive expansion of the empire, connecting Korea all the way to Hungary. According to a Muslim historian, the Mongol empire “enjoyed such a peace that a man might have journeyed from the land of sunrise to the land of sunset with a golden platter upon his head without suffering the least violence from anyone.” This implies that the Mongol empire had a sufficient government. In the end, the reason the empire fell was because of the insufficient way of choosing leaders.

3) What are the legacies of early empires in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas? The legacy of Mongolians were that they unified other countries with their military strength and their respect to being open to other religions and beliefs. It was easier to trade within the ruling of Mongolians, because of the unified money. The empire began to fall because rulers were not well picked: any adult males were allowed to rule. This caused havoc in the government ruling. It finally collapsed during fierce competition between Genghis Khan's descendants, causing revolt in the empire.

Kyle, Mostafa and Jacob

World History

January 10, 2011

World History Answers - Inkan

1. What factors led to the creation of centralized empires?

There was a leader that led a counterattack during a crucial battle that defeated the Inka’s enemies. He then used his military might to expand the Inkan Empire. The empire spread Inka culture and religion over a vast expanse of South America. A strong leader Is necessary in the creating of centralized empire. 2. How were early empires administered and maintained politically, economically, and ideologically?

They administered the government of the Inkan empire with the combination of direct and indirect rule. The kids of the empire were exposed to education. They were tolerant of other religions when they conquer new lands. When the Inkas conquered territory, they took over ownership of the land and then reallocated some of it back to the local communities. They imposed a labor service—called the “mit’a”—which was owed to the Empire. For most men, this obligation meant military service; for most women, weaving, the most valuable of Inka commodities.

3. What are the legacies of early empires in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas? The Spanish conquerors continued and expanded the mit’a system, and they used it to coerce labor for

agriculture and mining.When silver mining became essential to trade with Chinese merchants, the Spanish used

an altered form of the mit’a to compel labor at Potosi and other silver mines.

World history answers- Mali (Adam, Nurfazlin, Chan Woo) 1. What factors led to the creation of centralized empires? The main factor that led to the creation of centralized empires is the charismatic and powerful leader who knows the strategy(formula) to win over the enemy and overcome obstacles. Other factors are wealth of the state and cultural superiority.

2. How were early empires administered and maintained politically, economically, and ideologically? The empires were administered by a single person who acted as a ruler with absolute power. The main economic activity of the empire was trade in communities such as iron, iron product, gold and salt. Islam was spread to Mali by Muslim traders and became the main religion of the empire even though other religions were still being practiced.

3. What are the legacies of early empires in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas? Statecraft which includes blacksmithing, leatherworking, and other specialist activities were the legacies of the early empires. Another legacy was great urban centers that became the centers of learning, center of interaction, and centers of diversity.

 1. What factors led to the creation of centralized empires?

There was a leader that led a counterattack during a crucial battle that defeated the Inka’s enemies. He then used his military might to expand the Inkan Empire. The empire spread Inka culture and religion over a vast expanse of South America. A strong leader Is necessary in the creating of centralized empire. 2. How were early empires administered and maintained politically, economically, and ideologically? They administered the government of the Inkan empire with the combination of direct and indirect rule. The kids of the empire were exposed to education. They were tolerant of other religions when they conquer new lands. When the Inkas conquered territory, they took over ownership of the land and then reallocated some of it back to the local communities. They imposed a labor service—called the “mit’a”—which was owed to the Empire. For most men, this obligation meant military service; for most women, weaving, the most valuable of Inka commodities. 3. What are the legacies of early empires in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas?

The Spanish conquerors continued and expanded the mit’a system, and they used it to coerce labor for agriculture and mining.When silver mining became essential to trade with Chinese merchants, the Spanish used an altered form of the mit’a to compel labor at Potosi and other silver mines.