Amir Temur’s foreign policy and place in history
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Draw the directions of Temur’s foreign policy on a map (west, north, south, east).
West — Ottomans, Europe; north — Golden Horde; south — India; east — Moghulistan, China.
2
Write 3 things we can learn about Samarkand from Clavijo’s diary.
A large city, trade caravans (an 800-camel caravan from Khanbaliq), reception ceremonies.
3
Compare the sources on Temur (Yazdi, Ibn Arabshah, Clavijo): who is the author and whose side?
Yazdi — a court historian; Ibn Arabshah — from a hostile viewpoint; Clavijo — a foreign envoy.
4
Name 3 places or institutions that honour Temur’s name.
The Order “Amir Temur”, the Museum of the Timurids, Amir Temur Square etc.
5
Why should one avoid a one-sided view when assessing Temur’s era? Write 3 sentences.
One should compare all sources and see both achievements and harm fairly.