Comparison: Gunpowder Empires vs. Oceanic Empires
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1200 / LESSON 3.3ACTIVITYCOMPARISON: GUNPOWDER VS. OCEANIC EMPIRESUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Comparison: Gunpowder vs. Oceanic Empires,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeFrom a broader perspective, empiresmay all seem the same; however, by comparing and contrasting, we’re able to see the differences between similar concepts. You’ll also continue to evaluate how historical events and processes relate to the course frames, which will deepen your understanding of how frames can be used to make sense of large periods of time.Process1.Read “Gunpowder Empires”and “Oceanic Empires, 1450 to 1750.” (Note: Your teacher might have you read just one article, and then ask you to work with a partner who has read the other.) Working alone or with your partner, use the information in these articles to complete the Comparison Tool below.Comparison ToolTopic of comparisonPart 1: Identifying and describingCases you’re comparingTime periodLocation
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1200 / LESSON 3.3ACTIVITYCOMPARISON: GUNPOWDER VS. OCEANIC EMPIRES2CommunityHow did rulers manage these vast empires?SimilaritiesDifferencesNetworksHow did innovations that were exchanged along networks impact these empires?SimilaritiesDifferences
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1200 / LESSON 3.3ACTIVITYCOMPARISON: GUNPOWDER VS. OCEANIC EMPIRES3Part 2: AnalyzingYou can use the acronym ADEto determine the historical significanceof similarities and differences you identified. Amount—Think about how manypeople were impactedby the similarities/differences.Depth—Think about how stronglypeople were impactedbythesimilarities/differences.Endurance—Think about how longthesesimilarities/differences impacted people.Note:Because it’s early in the course, we’ve provided you an example claim for similarities. See if you can create your own as well.Claim 1: SimilaritiesWhat was the most significant similaritybetweenthese empires?Example: Both of these empires relied on new technologies to expand and maintain their territories.Create your own claim:Claim 2: DifferencesWhat was the most significant difference between these empires?