The Holy Roman Empire Xiao H. Feng(Amy) Prof. Mary A. O’Donnell November 26‚ 2007 HIS 1000C (3:35-4:30) Page 01 The Holy Roman Empire was an attempt to revive the Western Roman Empire‚ whose legal and political structure had deteriorated during the 5th and 6th centuries and had been replaced by independent kingdoms ruled by Germanic nobles. The Roman imperial office had been vacant after Romulus Augustulus was deposed in ad 476. But‚ during the turbulent early Middle Ages
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Lasting more than six centuries‚ this Empire was one of the longest‚ best organized‚ and most enduring political entities in world history. A. Safavid B. Ottoman C. Mughal D. Ummayad Correct Answer: B. Response Feedback: The Ottoman Empire lasted from 1299-1922. It was carved up after being defeated in WWI. Turkey became the largest country formed from the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire founded by nomadic Central Asian people had gained overlordship in key territories from
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CHAPTER 13 NOTES. European Empires in the Americas 1. Western European empires were marked by maritime expansion. Spaniards in Caribbean‚ then on to Aztec and Inca empires Portuguese in Brazil British‚ French‚ and Dutch colonies in North America Europeans controlled most of the Americas by the mid-nineteenth century 2. The European Advantage geography: European Atlantic states were well positioned for involvement in the Americas the Atlantic’s fixed winds helped‚ once they were understood
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Han vs. Rome The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were both very prosperous during the time period of 200 B.C.E.-400 C.E. The Han Dynasty reached the Pax Sinica‚ under the rule of Emperor Wu Ti‚ while the Roman Empire reached the Pax Romana‚ under the rule of Augustus (Octavian). Their development was steady and with the right leader‚ both civilizations were able to reach a Golden Age. Rome and China progressed in different areas but they both benefited and were successful nonetheless. One
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The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history‚ lasting into the 20th century. “Known for their wealth and power” (Course Page 7)‚ the Ottomans were an extremely militarized state considered “far more than its Islamic predecessors‚ it was open to technological advance‚ a true gunpowder empire” (Hillenbrand 256). The Ottomans used their powerful military force to continue to invade and conquer‚ becoming one of the strongest and most advanced Islamic dynasties ever seen. The
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greatest empires in history fell? At the Roman Empire’s height of power‚ the empire was bigger than modern day India‚ and its influence was felt throughout the world. By 180 CE‚ the empire surrounded the Mediterranean Sea and controlled most of Europe‚ as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East. However‚ as numerous empires before them‚ the Romans also collapsed and left the world in a problematic state. The greatest evidence of the lasting impacts of the fall of the Roman empire are the
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Hierarchies were fundamental aspects of both the Spanish and Mexica empires‚ and permeated through all aspects of society‚ including religion. When the two groups interacted for the first time‚ they established a hierarchical relationship with the Spanish in a superior position to the Mexica‚ which allowed for the Spanish conquest of the Mexica empire. The Spanish considered themselves superior for a variety of reasons‚ including religion‚ politics‚ technology‚ and immunity to diseases‚ viewed as
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According to Modern World History book‚ In Asia during the Ming dynasty‚ China was in dominant power. The ruler Hongwu drove out the Mongols with a rebel army. He tried to restore agriculture‚ lands that were destroyed by war‚ increased rice production and irrigation. In order to stabilize China‚ Hongwu used many traditions and institutions. He became a tyrant whenever problems formed. In 1398 after Hongwu death there was problems. His son Yonglo‚ followed many of his father’s rules. Yonglo was a
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Christians in the Byzantium Empire The Byzantine Empire was in fact the Eastern Roman Empire. Byzantium was established in the year 395 and came to an end in 1453. During the Byzantine reign of power‚ we shall see imperial Christianity which was distinctive to Byzantium. This was a rule were the Pope was not the ruler over the Christians but it was effectively the Emperor who held control over the church. This included appointing prominent bishops and also appointed patriarchs.1 The religious aspect
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India Geography of India Location India is located in southern Asia. India borders Pakistan‚ China‚ Nepal‚ and Bangladesh. Pakistan is on the northwest border. China and Nepal are on the northern border. Bangladesh is on the northeastern border. More than half of India is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Climate‚ Weather‚ and Seasons India has one of the most diverse climates in the world. It has monsoons‚ to very hot weather‚ all the way to the snowy Himalayan Mountains. A monsoon is a wind
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