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Under construction ![]() History in some sense is defined by conflicts. They fall into a variety of categories: Political (Empire/Dynasty/Nation building) Social (Racial and Ethnic Constructions, Social and Economic Classes ) Cultural (Religions – Belief Systems, Philosophies, and Ideologies Economic (Trade and Commerce – Labor Systems – Capitalism and Socialism ) Inequalities - Political, social, and economicPaleolithic (2M - 12,000 years ago): all people had equal jobs because they were focused on survival, so the society was egalitarian pastoralists were nomads as well, so they were solely focused on survival.
Empires need to expand: See Why do emperors expand their empires? - Quora Mongolian Expansion 1206-1368 - Largest Empire in History. Genghis Kahn (1165-1227), Kublai Khan. Some reasons: Economic - Control of the Silk Trade route Pride - They were good a fighting, incorporating superior technology and tactics. Good Job - Soldiers were treated will and respected. It was a good job. They maintained their territory because they were welcoming other cultures, religions and customs. |