Unit 5- Global Encounters (Byzantine Empire, African history, Mongols, and Japan)
Byzantine Empire:
Mongol Empire:
Mongolia had the largest empire ever!!! The land stretched all across Asia and Eastern Europe. The Mongol's method of governing was to gather a tribune from the conquered people, but otherwise they would be left alone. Also the Mongol's rulers in China were allowed the freedom of worship. This decision lead to the possibility of less rebellion. Mongol ruler's also encouraged marriage with the conquered people and non-conquered people. This made the Mongols seem like friends, rather than invaders. The Mongol's rule in Eurasia led to harsh and strict methods of control to develop Russia and China, and they also created peace and stability that led to trading interactions with Europe.
A Well known leader of the Mongols, was Ghengis Khan. Ghengis Khan had a rough childhood, starting when his father was murdered when he was just 10 years old. Khan was born in Temujin and changed his name when he became a leader. When he became a military leader, any soldier who disobeyed him or showed him that he was scared was ripped apart by riding horses.
In 25 years, Khan took over more land and people than the Romans in 400 years.
Khan loved Negative Rumors to be told about him in order to make his people fear him.
After Khan died, the Mongol Empire fell apart and split into 4 different khanates, each had their own ruler.
A Well known leader of the Mongols, was Ghengis Khan. Ghengis Khan had a rough childhood, starting when his father was murdered when he was just 10 years old. Khan was born in Temujin and changed his name when he became a leader. When he became a military leader, any soldier who disobeyed him or showed him that he was scared was ripped apart by riding horses.
In 25 years, Khan took over more land and people than the Romans in 400 years.
Khan loved Negative Rumors to be told about him in order to make his people fear him.
After Khan died, the Mongol Empire fell apart and split into 4 different khanates, each had their own ruler.
Feudal Japan:
West African Kingdoms:
The trade routes were mostly Salt, Copper, Gold and Slaves
The spreading of Islam around Ghana, Mali and Songhai
Exchanged salt for money
Ghana:
- Called "Land of Gold"
- 9th to 13th Century
- Gold was traded for Salt
- System of taxation
Mali:
- Second Largest Empire
- Includes Ghana
- Controlled the Salt trade
- Islam became well established throughout the Kingdom
Songhai:
- 1350 to 1600 CE
- Developed a new system of Laws and Military
All three of these Kingdoms used Iron to make tools and weapons. Each kingdom used horses and camels to travel.
The spreading of Islam around Ghana, Mali and Songhai
Exchanged salt for money
Ghana:
- Called "Land of Gold"
- 9th to 13th Century
- Gold was traded for Salt
- System of taxation
Mali:
- Second Largest Empire
- Includes Ghana
- Controlled the Salt trade
- Islam became well established throughout the Kingdom
Songhai:
- 1350 to 1600 CE
- Developed a new system of Laws and Military
All three of these Kingdoms used Iron to make tools and weapons. Each kingdom used horses and camels to travel.