Question

The great classical cultures of Eurasia created separate identities, but each of these cultures also contained important elements that other peoples adopted. In the classical and post-classical periods (600 BCE to 1450 CE), the peoples and cultures of this vast area had consistent and enduring interactions. What were the three main causes or sources of this new integration of Eurasia? What were three important consequences or effects? What made these causes or sources and consequences or effects so important?

Answer 1

The history of Eurasia incorporated the continental regions with diverse peripheral coastal regions which included South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Western Europe, and East Asia. The vast region incorporated the practice of the diverse cultures among the Proto-Indo-European language speakers and the other Eurasians. The classical era set the pace for the cultural interaction trends; this was influenced by the initiated inter-regional trade patterns and the major religious beliefs in the major regions before getting diffused to other regions inhabited by the Eurasians (Bassin & Mark, 260). The three factors that impacted the constitution are; first, demographic factors affected the whole region since the high population comprised of diverse cultures, and the exchange of the community practices enhanced co-existence.

 Economic advancement was mandatory among the competing nations, and the varied interactions with the foreigners in the course of trading activities enhanced cultural exchange. The essential aspect to understand various cultures facilitated the production of trading commodities that met the consumer expectations. The desire by China and other nations to dominate Eurasia’s economic, security conversations, and politics enhanced the cultural exchange (Martin & Peggy, 2005). The domination by Islam during the postclassical saw cultural practices adopted by several other Eurasian members. The Indian Ocean trade was vital since it resulted in “Southernization” with the aim of converting the World into one Eastern culture practicing region. The exchanges in cultural practices resulted in advancement in economy, cultural practices, and enlightenment in the societies. The effects resulting from the interaction were important since trading activities were developed and people understood the essential aspect of other people’s cultural practices.

 

The history of Eurasia incorporated the continental regions with diverse peripheral coastal regions which included South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Western Europe, and East Asia.