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61.The Mongols: More than just Another Nomadic Tribe Historians have been quick to portray pastoral nor nomadic groups as being dedicated to both agriculture and transitioning from one location to another. This is based on the needs of the people and the restraints of the land where the nomadic people were residing. For the most part, these pastoral groups were peaceful, sharing their skills and talents with those around them. Their focus was not on conquering or defeating those around them. The Mongols are represented quite differently in history books. The Mongol people refute the stereotypical nomadic tribes in that they were not farmers, did not contribute the typical products of other civilizations, did not restrict the power of women, and were focused on dominating others. When one hears the word “nomad”, it is almost synonymous with agriculture and farming, but for the Mongols this was untrue. Rather than focusing their lives around farming and the relocating that this entailed, the Mongols worked to domesticate animals. Comparatively, this creates immense contrast between what historians have portrayed about nomadic groups and the Mongols. In addition to the absence of farming, Mongols did not focus on elaborate designs. Whereas other cultures were working to build impressive cities that gained prestige and captivated spectators, the Mongols did not use their talents to complete such displays. Perhaps, instead of focusing efforts on leaving a legacy, the Mongols were focused on utilizing the talents of their entire population. Most nomadic tribes were unwilling to denote equality between men and women; this is not true of the Mongols. For them, women were an invaluable part of the community. Agricultural civilizations viewed women as highly restricted, yet the Mongols allowed women to maintain a higher status in society, even serving as partisan mentors and being vocal in military matters. Another huge contrast was a woman’s ability to start divorce proceedings. The comparisons make clear that the Mongols were not just another nomadic tribe. While the Mongols were certainly focused on survival, they were also interested in spreading their influence worldwide. The typical peacefulness ended with the Mongols in pursuit of world dominance. The Great Wall of China was built because of the Mongols. In brief, the Mongols were not typical pastoral people. They replaced farming with herding animals and exchange a cultural imprint for an attempt at world dominance; furthermore, they appreciated the contributions of males and females alike. Clearly, history’s representation of nomadic people is atypical for the Mongols, who were more than just another pastoral tribe.
Which of the following is the best revision of the first sentence in the second paragraph?
62.The Mongols: More than just Another Nomadic Tribe Historians have been quick to portray pastoral nor nomadic groups as being dedicated to both agriculture and transitioning from one location to another. This is based on the needs of the people and the restraints of the land where the nomadic people were residing. For the most part, these pastoral groups were peaceful, sharing their skills and talents with those around them. Their focus was not on conquering or defeating those around them. The Mongols are represented quite differently in history books. The Mongol people refute the stereotypical nomadic tribes in that they were not farmers, did not contribute the typical products of other civilizations, did not restrict the power of women, and were focused on dominating others. When one hears the word “nomad”, it is almost synonymous with agriculture and farming, but for the Mongols this was untrue. Rather than focusing their lives around farming and the relocating that this entailed, the Mongols worked to domesticate animals. Comparatively, this creates immense contrast between what historians have portrayed about nomadic groups and the Mongols. In addition to the absence of farming, Mongols did not focus on elaborate designs. Whereas other cultures were working to build impressive cities that gained prestige and captivated spectators, the Mongols did not use their talents to complete such displays. Perhaps, instead of focusing efforts on leaving a legacy, the Mongols were focused on utilizing the talents of their entire population. Most nomadic tribes were unwilling to denote equality between men and women; this is not true of the Mongols. For them, women were an invaluable part of the community. Agricultural civilizations viewed women as highly restricted, yet the Mongols allowed women to maintain a higher status in society, even serving as partisan mentors and being vocal in military matters. Another huge contrast was a woman’s ability to start divorce proceedings. The comparisons make clear that the Mongols were not just another nomadic tribe. While the Mongols were certainly focused on survival, they were also interested in spreading their influence worldwide. The typical peacefulness ended with the Mongols in pursuit of world dominance. The Great Wall of China was built because of the Mongols. In brief, the Mongols were not typical pastoral people. They replaced farming with herding animals and exchange a cultural imprint for an attempt at world dominance; furthermore, they appreciated the contributions of males and females alike. Clearly, history’s representation of nomadic people is atypical for the Mongols, who were more than just another pastoral tribe.
Which of the following cities could be added to the third paragraph?
63.The Mongols: More than just Another Nomadic Tribe Historians have been quick to portray pastoral nor nomadic groups as being dedicated to both agriculture and transitioning from one location to another. This is based on the needs of the people and the restraints of the land where the nomadic people were residing. For the most part, these pastoral groups were peaceful, sharing their skills and talents with those around them. Their focus was not on conquering or defeating those around them. The Mongols are represented quite differently in history books. The Mongol people refute the stereotypical nomadic tribes in that they were not farmers, did not contribute the typical products of other civilizations, did not restrict the power of women, and were focused on dominating others. When one hears the word “nomad”, it is almost synonymous with agriculture and farming, but for the Mongols this was untrue. Rather than focusing their lives around farming and the relocating that this entailed, the Mongols worked to domesticate animals. Comparatively, this creates immense contrast between what historians have portrayed about nomadic groups and the Mongols. In addition to the absence of farming, Mongols did not focus on elaborate designs. Whereas other cultures were working to build impressive cities that gained prestige and captivated spectators, the Mongols did not use their talents to complete such displays. Perhaps, instead of focusing efforts on leaving a legacy, the Mongols were focused on utilizing the talents of their entire population. Most nomadic tribes were unwilling to denote equality between men and women; this is not true of the Mongols. For them, women were an invaluable part of the community. Agricultural civilizations viewed women as highly restricted, yet the Mongols allowed women to maintain a higher status in society, even serving as partisan mentors and being vocal in military matters. Another huge contrast was a woman’s ability to start divorce proceedings. The comparisons make clear that the Mongols were not just another nomadic tribe. While the Mongols were certainly focused on survival, they were also interested in spreading their influence worldwide. The typical peacefulness ended with the Mongols in pursuit of world dominance. The Great Wall of China was built because of the Mongols. In brief, the Mongols were not typical pastoral people. They replaced farming with herding animals and exchange a cultural imprint for an attempt at world dominance; furthermore, they appreciated the contributions of males and females alike. Clearly, history’s representation of nomadic people is atypical for the Mongols, who were more than just another pastoral tribe.
Which of the following sentences should be deleted from the fifth paragraph?
64.The Mongols: More than just Another Nomadic Tribe Historians have been quick to portray pastoral nor nomadic groups as being dedicated to both agriculture and transitioning from one location to another. This is based on the needs of the people and the restraints of the land where the nomadic people were residing. For the most part, these pastoral groups were peaceful, sharing their skills and talents with those around them. Their focus was not on conquering or defeating those around them. The Mongols are represented quite differently in history books. The Mongol people refute the stereotypical nomadic tribes in that they were not farmers, did not contribute the typical products of other civilizations, did not restrict the power of women, and were focused on dominating others. When one hears the word “nomad”, it is almost synonymous with agriculture and farming, but for the Mongols this was untrue. Rather than focusing their lives around farming and the relocating that this entailed, the Mongols worked to domesticate animals. Comparatively, this creates immense contrast between what historians have portrayed about nomadic groups and the Mongols. In addition to the absence of farming, Mongols did not focus on elaborate designs. Whereas other cultures were working to build impressive cities that gained prestige and captivated spectators, the Mongols did not use their talents to complete such displays. Perhaps, instead of focusing efforts on leaving a legacy, the Mongols were focused on utilizing the talents of their entire population. Most nomadic tribes were unwilling to denote equality between men and women; this is not true of the Mongols. For them, women were an invaluable part of the community. Agricultural civilizations viewed women as highly restricted, yet the Mongols allowed women to maintain a higher status in society, even serving as partisan mentors and being vocal in military matters. Another huge contrast was a woman’s ability to start divorce proceedings. The comparisons make clear that the Mongols were not just another nomadic tribe. While the Mongols were certainly focused on survival, they were also interested in spreading their influence worldwide. The typical peacefulness ended with the Mongols in pursuit of world dominance. The Great Wall of China was built because of the Mongols. In brief, the Mongols were not typical pastoral people. They replaced farming with herding animals and exchange a cultural imprint for an attempt at world dominance; furthermore, they appreciated the contributions of males and females alike. Clearly, history’s representation of nomadic people is atypical for the Mongols, who were more than just another pastoral tribe.
Which of the following ways could the following sentence best be revised and combined into one statement? Their focus was not on conquering or defeating those around them. The Mongols are represented quite differently in history books.
65.China: A Global Influence Without a doubt, China was influential in it’s impact on Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, its cultural imprint did not stop there. As one of the First Civilizations, China assimilated its own strengths with other influences to impact the world. The spread of complex organizational designs including new technologies, religious impact, and language that transcended dialects surpassed the confines of Southeastern Asia, spanned the globe and is still in evidence today.
There are so many technologies that the Chinese developed, but it is impossible to think of this group of people without recognizing the immense contributions that such inventions made. While many of these inventions were not directly created to travel worldwide, this is what commonly occurred. One such item was paper and printing. Clearly, these designs are still in use today. Another invention that gained worldwide influence was the Chinese formula for gunpowder and the use of cast iron as opposed to bronze. The influences do not stop there and include the production of salt using solar evaporation, calligraphy, and the magnetic compass. Without a doubt, China created vast technologies that contributed to a number of global sectors, including the military, the spread of written expression, and scientific knowledge and other facets of civilization that have since been used, improved upon, and remained a cultural influence beyond Southeast Asia.
In addition to China’s influence in the area of technologies, they were able to impact the world in the area of religion as well. Consider the religious and philosophical expressions of Daoism and Confucianism and how the obscurities of life were explained with each. These teachings, along with the expressions of other Chinese thinkers spread throughout the world. These teachings directly impacted the political governing of many states. These religious affluences were instrumental in uniting human communities and remain present in humankind still today.
Another component of Chinese influence is their language. While many foreign languages were focused on phonetics, the Chinese characters were more expressive of ideas and words. It was the ability to understand and relate to the written expression of the Chinese that frequently led to the sharing and embedding of their culture within others. Written expression actually dates back to the Sumerians and the beginning of organized civilizations.
In considering the influence of the Chinese, not all their contributions were as direct as traveling the Silk Road or the sea commerce that led to the direct transfer of goods from one area to another; nonetheless, the technologies that they designed, the religious teachings of their scholarly thinkers, and their written expression did travel and assimilate into other tribes, civilizations, and countries. This assimilation did not cease over time, but overcame the boundaries of change and transition to create influence centuries and even millenniums later.
Which of the following is the best revision of the first sentence in the paragraph?
