During the post-classical era, the growth of trans-regional empires and the use of trade networks influenced religions and spread disease. These cross-cultural interactions also led to conflict and demographic impacts.
Lesson #1: The Founding of the Ottoman Empire
What were the historical circumstances for the founding of the Ottoman Empire?
Lesson #2: Suleiman the Magnificent
How did the Ottoman Empire, as led by Suleiman the Magnificent, gain, consolidate, and maintain power?
Lesson #3: The Turkish Letters
What do the Turkish Letters (1589) reveal about how outsiders viewed the Ottomans?
Lesson #4: The Founding of the Dynasty
What were the historical circumstances for the founding of the Ming Dynasty?
Lesson #5: Ming Gain, Consolidate, & Maintain power
How did the Ming Dynasty gain, consolidate, and maintain power?
Lesson #6: Zheng He
Who was Zheng He? What impact did his travels have on China and other regions?
End of Unit 9.6: Review Materials
End of Unit 9.6: Enduring Issues