1. why were the mongols such successful conquerors? what were the consequences of the mongol conquests?

2. what does the building of european cathedrals during the medieval period tell us about the european economy? where did the black death come from, and why was it so devastating? what were the consequences of the black death for europe?

3. what examples of globalization can be seen in the five centuries before the opening of the atlantic world? why are the treasure ship voyages of zheng he an important turning point in world history?

The answers are:

1-willing to incorporate other ethnic groups into armies/governments-

Consequences:

starved cities ,destroyed leaders to break clan ties , adopted techniques from conquered cities  and fear tactics.

2-deep religious faith ,showed civic pride ,competition between towns  and cause and effect of rise of towns

Black Death:

*came from bacteria (Yersinia Pestis) normally afflicts rats; first described in southwestern China in 1331 then Mongol Empire

* struck Europe in 1347 - killed 1/3 of population; devastating because of large population close together

Consequences of Black Death: blaming and burning of Jews, people either turned towards or away from church, trade and globalization dropped, Europeans could get ahead because they recovered more quickly

3-

A). Southernization/Indian Ocean Trade

B). Spread of Christianity

C). Zheng He  

D). Black Death  

E). mixed culture/language

Turning Point-China retracted from the sea afterwards which allowed Europeans to spread, established trade routes through a diplomatic purpose

Explanation:

1- A combination of training, tactics, discipline, intelligence and constantly adapting new tactics gave the Mongol army its victory.

Consequences were very destructive and disruptive.

A number of new developments that fundamentally changed the course of history for Europe and Asia.

2-It was a reflection of faith and the channel for much of the creative energy of medieval European society.

Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s. Now known as the plague, is spread by a bacillus called Yersina pestis.

Consequences of Black Death-As the plague waned in 1350, so did the violence against Jewish communities. Many people fled the cities for the countryside, but even there they could not escape the disease: It affected cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens as well as people.

3-These are some main examples.

Turning point-Zheng He's, seven total voyages were diplomatic, military, and trading ventures, and lasted from 1405 – 1433

It was an important event at the turning point of the world history. It was a golden opportunity for China to strengthen itself and make greater contributions to human beings.

answer; /// (c) i believe that the correct answer is; ///full faith and credit.

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