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Global I

Global I. Midterm Review. ETHNOCENTRISM. The belief that one culture is better than another Chinese “Middle Kingdom” Greeks viewed non-Greeks as barbarians. PREHISTORY. The period before writing ARTIFACT: Objects made by people. ARCHEOLOGY.

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Global I

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  1. Global I Midterm Review

  2. ETHNOCENTRISM • The belief that one culture is better than another • Chinese “Middle Kingdom” • Greeks viewed non-Greeks as barbarians

  3. PREHISTORY • The period before writing ARTIFACT: Objects made by people

  4. ARCHEOLOGY • Study of the ways of life of early peoples by examining their physical remains

  5. GEOGRAPHY • The study of people, their environments, and the resources available to them

  6. TECHNOLOGY • The skills and tools people use to meet their basic needs

  7. NOMAD • Paleolithic man and women who moved from place to place in search of food

  8. What are the 8 features of civilization? • System of writing • Different jobs • Central government • Organized religion • Social classes • Art & architecture • Cities • Roads, buildings

  9. What is cultural diffusion? • The spread of ideas, customs & technologies from one people to another • Example- the use of Greek columns and arches in Roman architecture

  10. The Paleolithic Age • Nomads • Traveled in small clans • Small population • Depended on their environment for survival

  11. The Neolithic Age • Farming • Establishment of villages • Domesticated animals • New technology (calendars) • Council of elders

  12. The Agricultural Revolution • The introduction of farming • The end of nomadic life • Rise of permanent settlements (villages) and governments • Increase in population

  13. The First Civilizations • Developed along river valleys • River valleys provided fertile land and irrigation for farming and transportation of people & goods • Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China

  14. Fertile soil along river banks Plant used to make a paper-like writing material SILT PAPYRUS

  15. Egyptian rulers Egyptian form of picture writing PHARAOH HIEROGLYPHICS

  16. The Nile River • Provided a trade route • Linked upper & lower Egypt • Many villages & cities developed along the banks of the Nile • Provided fertile land for farming

  17. Achievements of the Egyptians • Pyramid building • Mummification

  18. Egyptian Afterlife • Pharaohs were buried in pyramids with their belongings, so they would be prepared for the afterlife

  19. CUNEIFORM • Wedge-shaped writing of the Sumerians

  20. Geography of Mesopotamia • The “Fertile Crescent” • Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers • Fertile land for farming • Lacks geographic barriers • Easily invaded

  21. Achievements of Mesopotamian Civilizations • Sumerians: cuneiform, Epic of Gilgamesh • Hittites: iron-making • Babylonians: Hammurabi’s Code

  22. The Code of Hammurabi • First written code of laws • “An eye for an eye…” • Punishments based on a person’s social class

  23. Major Beliefs of Judaism • Belief in one God (Monotheism) • 10 Commandments • Covenant with God

  24. Yellow soil deposited on the banks of the Huang He River The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties (ruling families) LOESS DYNASTIC CYCLE

  25. Fine handwriting Divine right to rule CALLIGRAPHY MANDATE OF HEAVEN

  26. YIN & YANG • Forces that keep nature in balance • Light/dark • Male/female • Good/evil

  27. CONFUCIUS • Chinese philosopher • Taught that harmony in society is achieved when people accept their place in society • Relationships consist of a “superior” and an “inferior”

  28. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA • Built under Shi Huangdi (Qin Dynasty) • Separated Chinese civilization from barbarian world

  29. SILK ROAD • Trade route • Connected China to Fertile Crescent • Long, hard journey

  30. Geography of China • Diverse geography • Rivers: Huang He, Yangtze • Mountains & Gobi Desert • Isolated China from outside world • Barriers from invaders • Developed unique culture

  31. Role of Women in China • “Inferior” position • Must obey the “superior” such as husband, father • Should stay in the background • Care for home and family

  32. Chinese Achievements • Silk-making • Civil-service exams • Written language

  33. Chinese Philosophies

  34. CASTE SYSTEM • Social classes people are born into • There is NO SOCIAL MOBILITY • Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, Pariah

  35. The religious & moral duties of a person depending on a person’s class If you have good dharma, you will… All the actions of a person's life that affects his/her fate in the next life …have good karma! DHARMA KARMA

  36. The essential self Belief in non-violence ATMAN AHISMA

  37. Process of rebirth Buddhist belief Eternal happiness When the endless cycle of re-birth ends Can be achieved by anyone REINCARNATION NIRVANA

  38. Geography of India • Diverse geography • Mountains: Hindu Kush, Himalaya • Rivers: Ganges, Indus • Difficult to unify • Protection from invaders

  39. Dharma Karma Atman Reincarnation Founder: Siddhartha Guatama Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path Hinduism Buddhism

  40. Evolution of Greek Government • Monarchy: one ruler with complete authority • Aristocracy: Power in the hands of a few from the wealthy class • Oligarchy: Power in the hands of a few from the business class

  41. Limited Democracy: Participation in government is limited to certain groups, such as male citizens over 30 or Direct Democracy: People participate directly in the government, NOT through elected officials Democracy in Greece

  42. Geography of Greece • Difficult to unify • Made up of many islands, rugged mountains and valleys • Good traders

  43. ATHENS & SPARTA

  44. Greek Achievements • Democracy • Art & Architecture (realistic sculptures, columns) • Drama (comedy & tragedy) • Literature (Homer’s epics)

  45. Greek Philosophers

  46. 200 years of Roman peace Begins with Augustus Ends with Marcus Aurelius A form of government in which the people participate in government through elected officials PAX ROMANA REPUBLIC

  47. Middle class Merchants, farmers, artisans Represented in government by TRIBUNES Upper class PLEBEIAN PATRICIAN

  48. Geography of Rome • Easy to unify • Peninsula located on the Mediterranean Sea • Good location for trade and to conquer much of the Mediterranean world (North Africa, Asia Minor, Spain)

  49. Reasons for the Fall of Rome

  50. Roman Achievements • Legal System (Rule of Law and Justice) • Adapt to Greek art & architecture to make it bigger and grander (Coliseum) • Engineering (roads & aqueducts)

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