A History of World Societies:
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A History of World Societies Value
Edition: Printed Page 651

Chapter Chronology

Review and Explore

Make Connections

Analyze the larger developments and continuities within and across chapters.

  1. Question

    How does the Qing Dynasty compare as an empire to other Eurasian empires of its day?
    How does the Qing Dynasty compare as an empire to other Eurasian empires of its day?

  2. Question

    How were the attractions of city life in China and Japan of this period similar to those in other parts of Eurasia?
    How were the attractions of city life in China and Japan of this period similar to those in other parts of Eurasia?

  3. Question

    Can you think of any other cases in world history in which a farmer’s son rose to the top of the power structure the way that Zhu Yuanzhang and Hideyoshi did? Why was this uncommon?
    Can you think of any other cases in world history in which a farmer’s son rose to the top of the power structure the way that Zhu Yuanzhang and Hideyoshi did? Why was this uncommon?