Kingdoms and dynasties were established by people who wanted various things. Some wanted political control; others wanted to amass large amounts of money; still others felt the need to make their religion dominant in their region. Think about how these rulers' desires affected the
people in the regions they controlled. Use the content taught in this chapter to explain the chapter's Enduring Understanding statement The
emergence of kingdoms and dynasties, which can be fueled by the desire for political and economic gain or by conflicts over religion, can have
lasting effects on a region's people, culture, and ways of life.