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  1. The Ming dynasty: government and society. Travel and trade: ship building, navigation (compass), Chinese mariners mapping the world; trade and influence along the Asian sea routes' treasure fleet expeditions of Zheng He from 1405 to 1433. Scientific and cultural achievements of the Ming dynasty; China looks inwards after 1433.

  2. Grade 10 Past Exam Memo. The world in 1500 was different from the world we live in today. It was a world in which no one continent or culture dominated the rest. Each had its own strength and weaknesses, but they were equal.Discuss the changes that societies underwent during the period 1340 to 1850 in any ONE of the following empires.

  3. The Mughals were a powerful Turkic-Mongol tribe that originated from Central Asia. [1] The Mughal Empire controlled most of Northern India from the 16th to the 18th century. [2] The Mughal’s are well known for their effective administrative organization that aided them in ruling much of India for more than two centuries. [3]

  4. Grade 10 Past Exam Memo. Source A: Author Unknown, “The World’s Plunderers: It’s English, you know." For the origin of the source, view the footnote below. [1] 1. Define the concept colonialism with regards to how Portugal and the Netherlands colonized Africa. (1x2 marks) Colonialism is the process whereby one country gain control over ...

  5. Jun 11, 2020 · 9. New innovative technological developments included the invention of the cast-iron, shotgun, screwdriver, portable clock and rifle barrel. [43] 10. Galileo developed the telescope and proved the theory of the heliocentric solar system, which declared that the earth revolved around the sun.

  6. Dynasty: A series of leaders of a country that all belong to the same family. For example, the Ming Dynasty (who ruled China from 1368 to 1644). Emperor: The ruler of an empire. Empire: A group of countries that are all controlled by one leading body (a leader or a government). For example, the Songhai Empire or the Mughal Empire.

  7. www.sahistory.org.za › article › songhai-african-empire-15-16th-centurySonghai, African Empire, 15-16th Century

    It was ruled by the dynasty or royal family of Sonni from the thirteenth century to the late fifteenth century. The capital was at Gao, a city surrounded by a wall. It was a great cosmopolitan market place where kola nuts, gold, ivory, slaves, spices, palm oil and precious woods were traded in exchange for salt, cloth, arms, horses and copper.

  8. Sep 17, 2020 · Grade 10 Past Exam Memo. Level 1 & 2 Difficulty. Source A: Description of Robespierre’s 1790 speech. For the source’s online origin, see footnote [1] 1. Explain the ideas of enlightenment from Robespierre’s speech, Source A. (3 x 2 marks) Liberty. Liberty can be defined as freedom from oppression from a tyrannical ruler, imprisonment or ...

  9. Aug 6, 2019 · Khami Ruins, Zimbabwe. Khami Ruins National Monument and World Heritage Site, is located to the west of the Khami River, 22 km from the City of Bulawayo. The property, located on a 1300 m hilltop downstream from a dam built during 1928-1929, covers an area of about 108 ha, spread over a distance of about 2 km from the Passage Ruin to the North ...

  10. Introduction. The Grade 10 CAPS curriculum focuses on developing students’ practical skills, rather than reiterating historical facts taught in class. Students must be able to critically analyze historical sources, events and figures. This online study guide aims to teach students how to apply and improve practical skills, while giving ...