Title Goes Here The relationships of the Axumite Empire with the world outside its borders was almost entirely based on trade and military conquest. The key location of Axum in the horn of Africa, which is now Ethiopia, near The Red Sea and the Indian Sea made Axum one of the most important trading posts of the time. In the documents “The Periplus of the Erythraen Sea”, “The Christian Topography” by Cosmas and “Inscription on a Stone Throne” The authors describe different features of the trading practices and military campaigns of Axum that had a significant impact in the neighboring empires. From the grandeur of the Axumite port Adulis and the products that were available for import and export. To how they conducted the trading of materials and resources for gold with the neighboring African peoples. And military conquests that expanded the wealth of Axum. The description of the Axumite port of Adulis in the document “Periplus of The Erythraen Sea”, provides an idea of the influence and importance that Axum had on the rest of the World. This port allowed the Roman Empire to tap into many exotic product from India and the African interior that were not accessible in earlier times. The author describes the many exotic imports and exports that arrive, and …show more content…
Not only did he conquer them but offered them a means of integration through the construction of roads and security in trading routes and the ability to govern themselves at the cost of a tributary payment. “Upon their submission I restored their territories to them, subject to the payment of tribute”. This integration of the conquered nation resembles that of the Roman Empire as they as well offered similar integration methods for the
From 1754-1763, Britain fought the French and Indian war. Although Britain had won the war, they still had a lot of war debts to pay off. Britain turned to the colonies to pay off their debts by taxing them. The taxes angered the colonists because they believed it violated their rights. Benjamin Franklin had initially proposed the Albany plan of Union to unite the colonies, however this law was rejected by all of the colonial governments. It wasn't until after all of the British laws and taxes that the colonies would unite and write the Declaration of Independence.
Between 1450 and 1750, many majors changes were going on in Europe and South Asia. In Russia, strong leaders such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made various social reforms. In the Middle East, the Gunpowder Empires were flourishing and spreading Islam. In China and Southeast Asia, several power struggles occurred, as well as European trade starting. Although these changes affected society and created unity and conflict, religion being part of politics created both unity and conflict in Europe and South Asia through the Protestant Reformation and the policies of some of the policies of some Mughal rulers.
During the 1700’s the Britain Colonist decided to declare war against Great Britain. The war began due to friction between the British colonists over the King's policies. The colonist eventually lost their patience and started a revolution. High taxes, and no religious freedom led the colonist to fight for self government.
In the years 1777 to 1778, while General George Washington was settled in Valley Forge with his forces, the Continental Army was falling apart. It became difficult for Washington to keep leading when his soldiers kept retreating. My position is a soldier in the army who will be allowed to leave in one month, but I will not leave. The soldiers at Valley Forge in 1777 and 1778 should have stayed. The Continental Army needed everyone they could keep, the death toll was low, and George Washington was a fantastic leader.
In documents one and two they explain and evaluate the trading system and routes of the African empires, kingdoms, and cities. Document one shows the layout of the Aksum trade center and the routes which lead to and from it. Aksum is an empire located right by the Red Sea, its location made it an important international trading center. African trade centers mainly focused on the exchanges of salt and gold. Since the red sea ports are controlled by the rea sea and Aksum was located right by it, its locations made it the center of the trade center. However, in document two it describes the trans-Saharan gold and salt trade. The trans-Saharan gold and salt trade was controlled by the rich and powerful Ghana kingdom. The king had shields
In the great empires of Africa they developed many things. In the Axum (Aksum) Empire (Ethiopia, in present time) they developed a trade route that stretched of Asia to Africa and back. Document one, states that people in the trade route traveled along the Red Sea. This affected the Axum Empire in many ways. They (Axum people) had gained wealth because it was a great trade point and from it, it was introduced to religions, Christianity and Islam. Another empire is called the Kingdom of Ghana in Western Africa. They became one of the richest civilizations due to commerce. In document two, it states that the amount of wealth was visible because of what the pages were wearing. They had on gold. Even the dogs guarding had on silver and gold.
The development of an empire is a change strongly emphasized in the Archeology as a radical departure from the Hellenic tradition, and consequently a major source of conflict among the Greeks. Prior to the adven...
Of the many advancements the Phoenicians made in the ancient world, the most well known and prolific was the development and enhancement of sea travel. Although they did not reach the height of their power at sea until after 1000 B.C.E., over five hundred years after the true beginning of the Phoenician empire circa 1550 B.C.E., it is obvious that the Phoenicians were the true power at sea in the ancient Mediterranean. They were best known for their cargo ships, which were spacious so as to carry more goods at a time, and by 600 B.C.E., the Phoenicians had advanced the classic cargo ship so it no longer had one, but two masts which supported a square sail that was intended to make the steering of the ship easier.
Enslaved Africans were most successful in creating communities in the Chesapeake. Most slaves that were born in America lived in the Chesapeake, and so English became a common language which allowed a rapid development in the culture. Some tobacco farmers wanted to increase the workforce by purchasing woman slaves and encouraging large families among the slaves. They were least successful in the West Indies and the Carolinas because there were many different tribes of Africans with many different languages, which made it hard for the slaves to interact with one another, which was the goal of the owners because that way they would focus more on the work. Also, the labor force of growing rice was much more difficult. The Africans in the Carolinas
An Italian scholar in the 1300s named Petrarch described the time period of 500AD to 1500AD a "dark age" for Europe(Movie Talk; Dark Ages). While most historians agree with this term, many debate that the "dark age" was actually a time of growth and prosperity for Europe. The time period of 500AD to 1500AD consisted of many tragic events such as the Crusades and the Black Death but also good events like the opening of new universities and the Magna Carta. The time was mostly a period of growth and prosperity that still affects our world today.
The king's power relied on tax revenues from import and export duties that include goods such as ivory, slaves, crystal, brass, copper, frankincense, myrrh. He established farming settlements and trading centers off the African coast to take advantage of the ivory trade from Persia and India. Askum dominated the Red Sea trade, the period in which Greek controlled Egypt. Eventually he edged out Meroe for domination over the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean trade. The factors that influenced the relationship between the Egypt and the different Nubian kingdoms are that it was based on farming, livestock raising, and trading of gold. The decentralized kingdom of Meroe became organized by having provinces up and downstream that were ruled by their own town chiefs. The source of power for the kings of Meroe was also to control trade. Some things that contributed to the rise of the Aksum was that was agriculturally rich, it was located close to the coast and close to ports in the red sea. The development of commercial and agricultural was influenced by the rivalry between the Romans and Sasanid empires. Their interest in domination helped Yemen gain its own province, they lost it when Sasanid invaded the land, and after the Aksums trade in the Red Sea declined
It has been debated by varying scholars as to whether Caesar Augustus’ foreign policy to expand Rome’s empire had more to do with defensive imperialism as a response to encroaching threats, or rather, an aggressive, unprovoked move to claim hegemony over the known world. However, I would like to postulate in support of the former theory that in an attempt to restore and ensure long-lasting security to their empire, Augustus was forced to take proactive measures in order to preserve it. With territorial boundaries normally running along the rivers so as to provide a better defensive posture, he felt it necessary to expand the northern border to the river so as to secure their autonomy and position. Perhaps if he could establish a wide buffer of room along Roman lands, he could ensure the safety of the people, the cities, and most of all—the government.
The Atlantic World was joined together by the exchange of peoples, goods, and ideas. The continents of the Americas, Europe, and Africa created a balance among one another. Centuries of the use of the slave trade from Africa and European migration led to the creation of the Atlantic World. With that, came economic and political changes and difficulties. Revolutions such as those in Haiti, North America, Latin America, and the French created disputes among the people as well as the rest of the Atlantic World, as we know it. The Atlantic World in the 1760’s was the home to the slave-trade and migration of people from the West to East. Slavery hit its peak in the years of 1701 through 1810. The importance of slavery in the New World and
Although both Roman and Greek civilizations shared similarities in the areas of art and literature, their differences were many and prominent. Their contrasting aspects rest mainly upon political systems and engineering progress, but there are also several small discrepancies that distinguish between these two societies. This essay will examine these differences and explain why, ultimately, Rome was the more advanced civilization of the two.
Years ago, the Romans created one of the biggest and best organized empires the world has ever seen. Throughout their lands, they built towns and roads, and spread their way of life. One of the reasons why their empire was so successful was that, unlike other ancient states, the empire welcomed outsiders. Foreigners could become Roman citizens. At first this was a given as a reward for the loyalty or f...