9.6 - Social and Cultural Growth and Conflict

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During the postclassical era, the growth of transregional empires and the use of trade networks influenced religions and spread disease. These cross-cultural interactions also led to conflict and affected demographic development.

9.6a Internal tensions and challenges grew as disputes over authority and power arose between and among religious and political leaders.
  • Students will investigate the divisions within Islam (Sunni-Shia) and the Great Schism between Roman Catholic Christianity and Orthodox Christianity and their impacts.
  • Students will investigate the Crusades and the Delhi Sultanate from multiple perspectives.
  • Students will examine the development of Sikhism in South Asia during this time period.
9.6b Networks of exchange facilitated the spread of disease, which affected social, cultural, economic, and demographic development.
  • Students will map the spread of the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) as it was carried westward from Asia to Africa and Europe.
  • Students will evaluate the effects of the Black Death on these regions.

Supporting Materials

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Genocide and the Bosnian war

Details the acts of genocide committed during the Bosnian war and discusses how the country recovered following the conflict. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

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