The political institutions of Mali, China (Ming and Qing dynasties), the Ottoman Empire, and Renaissance Europe were shaped by distinct cultural and religious values. Let's explore how each society's cultural and religious values influenced their political institutions.
Mali
The Mali Empire was founded by Sundiata Keita in the 13th century, and it was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in West Africa. The empire's political institutions were influenced by the Islamic faith, which was introduced to the region in the 11th century.
Islam emphasized the importance of justice, and this value was reflected in the Mali Empire's political system. The empire was governed by a council of elders, and the king, or Mansa, was responsible for enforcing
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The Mansa had control over the empire's trade routes and was responsible for promoting trade and ensuring that traders were treated fairly.
China (Ming and Qing dynasties)
The Ming dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, and the Qing dynasty ruled China from 1644 to 1912. Both dynasties were heavily influenced by Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical system that emphasizes the importance of social order and hierarchy.
Confucianism placed a high value on education and the civil service system, which played a central role in the Ming and Qing dynasties' political institutions. The civil service system allowed individuals to rise to positions of power based on their knowledge and abilities, rather than their social status or wealth.
The Ming and Qing dynasties were also influenced by the concept of the Mandate of Heaven, which held that the ruler had the divine right to rule as long as he governed justly and provided for the welfare of the people.
The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was founded in the 14th century and lasted until the early 20th century. The empire was a Muslim state, and its political institutions were influenced by Islamic law, or