Japan became dependent on china to fight off the mongols. They had a tributary relationship
At a time when trade and transport were made primarily by water, and bearing in mind that European powers needed to have free access to the rich colonies, and only by sea could they communicate with America and the colonies, the ocean and the seas were the higways of the past. Therefore, access and control of the sea routes, was the only way to have control over the colonies, their riches; and become the dominant power in the world. In addition, the wars between France and Great Britain were not only for trade or wealth, but for power itself, to decide who would dominate the seas.
India, China, east Africa, and Spain
God in Hinduism
Because there are so many gods and goddesses, it can be perceived as a polytheistic religion, but in fact they believe that Brahman is one and all other gods have different manifestations. And the gods whose name you will often hear:
- Brahman - Creator of the universe
- Vishnu - God who keeps the universe in balance and harmony. Vishnu manifests itself in different ways depending on the situation. There are many different avatars like Rama, Krsna, Lakshimi, Sarasvati.
Lord of destruction. They believe that the universe is occasionally destroyed by Lord Shiva and re-created by Brahman. Cyclicity is a very important image in Hinduism.
- Ganesha - God who removes obstacles, brings luck, opens the way. The elephant face is depicted with a human body.
