3.4 Comparison in Land-Based Empires

The final topic in this unit focuses on the skill of argumentation and so provides an opportunity for your students to draw upon the key concepts and historical developments they have studied in this unit. Using evidence relevant to this unit’s key concepts, students should practice the suggested skill for this topic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Unit 3: Learning Objective D
Compare the methods by which various empires increased their influence from 1450 to 1750.

REVIEW: UNIT 3 KEY CONCEPTS

KC-4.1
The interconnection of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres made possible by transoceanic voyaging, transformed trade and had a significant social impact on the world.

KC-4.1.VI
In some cases, the increase and intensification of interactions between newly connected hemispheres expanded the reach and furthered development of existing religions, and contributed to religious conflicts and the development of syncretic belief systems and practices.

KC-4.3
Empires achieved increased scope and influence around the world, shaping and being shaped by the diverse populations they incorporated.

KC-4.3.II
Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires in both hemispheres.

KC-4.3.II.B
Land empires included the Manchu in Central and East Asia; Mughal in South and Central Asia; Ottoman in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa; and the Safavids in the Middle East.

KC-4.3.III.i
Political and religious disputes led to rivalries and conflict between states.