Political Globalization Flashcards
(44 cards)
- Nomadic families and clans
- Hunting and gathering
Primitive Times
- Decisions made by head of the clan
- Patriarchy
Primitive Times
Domestication of animals (instead of hunting) and cultivation of crops (instead of gathering)
Agricultural Revolution
Clans settled beside rivers
Agricultural Revolution
Mesopotamia, Nile, Indus, Huang-Ho. Permanent settlements (no longer nomadic)
Agricultural Revolution
Rise of City-States, Kingdoms, and Empires
Ancient Times
Cities governed by a powerful person whom the people acknowledge as their political leader
Rise of “City-States”
The Leader is a strong man-of-war
Rise of “City-States”
Formation of social classes
Rise of Kingdoms
Leader’s clan became the top class, the nobility
Rise of Kingdoms
Monarchy established; inherited leadership. Taxation began
Rise of Kingdoms
Examples of Ancient Empires in the Middle East
- Babylonian Empire
- Persian Empire
- Greek Empire
- Roman Empire
Examples of Ancient Empires in Central Asia
Mongol Empire
Examples of Ancient Empires in Southeast Asia
- Khmer Empire
- Srivijaya Empire
Examples of Ancient Empires in the Americas
- Maya Empire
- Aztec Empire
- Inca Empire
Examples of Empires during the Middle Ages in the Middle East
Islamic Empire
Examples of Empires during the Middle Ages in Europe
- Byzantine Empire
- Holy Roman Empire
- Quest for gold and spices
- Let to the exploration and discover of new lands
- Western European kingdoms built overseas empires
Age of Mercantilism
Examples of Empires during the Age of Mercantilism in Europe
- Spanish Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Dutch Empire
- French Empire
- British Empire
- Belgian Empire
World Order:
1. Europe - the seat of power
2. Asia, Africa, Americas - subdued people and territories
3. Australia - penal colony of the British
Age of Mercantilism
Monarchs and Emperors were mostly despotic due to their absolute powers
Rise of Democracy
The French Revolution - the first revolution that led to democracy
Rise of Democracy
Parliaments took care of the governance of their countries
Rise of Democracy
European countries developed machines for mass production
Industrial Revolution