Comparing The Relations Between The Scythians And The Greeks

Name and Surname - Ali Hüseyin Altunbaş

ID Number - 190333044

HIST 266 - Ancient West Asia and Europe

2022-2023 Spring Semester Take-Home Midterm Exam

Instructor: Selim Tezcan

Compare and contrast the relations between the Scythians and the Greeks, the relations between the Sakas and the Persians, and the relations between the Hu and the Chinese. What goods and innovations were involved in the exchanges between them?

Introduction:

Throughout history, various human groups have come into contact with each other resulting in cultural, social, and economic exchanges. This exchange often involves the exchange of goods, ideas, and innovations, and can have a significant impact on the development of both societies. This article compares

The relationship between the two groups dates back to the 5th century BC. When the Greeks began establishing colonies in the Black Sea region. The Scythians and Greeks exchanged trade and culture, the Greeks brought new technologies and ideas to the Scythians, and the Scythians provided the Greeks with valuable resources such as furs and slaves. rate. rice and grains. Gold was one of the most important commodities legally traded by the Scythians and Greeks. The Scythians were known for their advanced gold-working skills and provided the Greeks with large amounts of gold for jewelry, coins, and other luxuries. In response, the Greeks introduced new technology to the Scythians, such as ceramic rings and iron tools, greatly improving their standard of

The Saka people were known for their advanced silk-making techniques, supplying the Persians with large quantities of silk and producing high-quality products such as clothing, ribbons, and rugs. In turn, the Persians introduced new technologies to the Sakas, such as irrigation and metalworking, which greatly improved their standard of living.

Hu and Chinese:

The Hu were nomadic people who lived in modern Mongolia and northern China, while the Chinese lived in modern China. The relationship between the two groups dates back to the 3rd century BC. When the Hu clan began to raid and conquer various regions of northern China. Hu and the Chinese engaged in trade and cultural exchanges, the Chinese gave Hu access to new technologies and goods, and Hu provided valuable resources to the Chinese. horse, fur, wool, etc.

Among Hu and the Chinese, one of his most important commodities is waste. The Chinese were known for their advanced tea-making techniques and provided Ho with large amounts of tea, which was used as medicine and as a luxury item. Hu introduced the Chinese to new techniques such as horse riding and archery, We have greatly increased our military