1. A multitude of technologies sprung up to help the growth of trade and agriculture. One is the compass created by China. The compass allowed sea traders to more accurately figure out which direction their ship was sailing and improved trade in the long run because traders could get to their destinations quicker as well as return home quicker. Another technology that promoted growth of trade were ships that could sail against the wind like lateens.…
Defining “historical context” may lead one to focus on the word “historical,” however the true focus should be set on the word “context,” because it is the noun of the saying while “historical” is just the descriptor. Context defines the time in which something occurs. Claude Bélanger, a professor for Marianopolis College, explains that context “is understood as the events, or the climate of opinion, that surround the issue at hand.” Now with context defined, “historical” gives meaning. Adding in the descriptor, “historical context” can be broken down to the study of past events from a perspective of which it occurred.…
Throughout my career as a student, I never gave much thought as thought as to what was the meaning of history. To me it was the study of past events, the boring ones, the gruesome ones, and the embarrassing ones, but after doing some readings assigned to our class, I think I came up with my own personal definition of history. History is the study of things that happen in the past, the previous day, that present day that could matter tomorrow. To me history is everyday that you live, somewhere in the world, there is history being made, it may not be noteworthy but there is history there.…
A historian needs to describe the various influences of the age, the climate of opinion or intellectual atmosphere, and the effect of that period of history on subsequent centuries. Above all, the historian will attempt to show the meaning of the events so that readers will understand the significance of the period to human existence Porter, 2002). Could the Great Depression have been avoided? Most historians will agree that the two main factors that lead to the Great Depression were the crash of the stock market, and the Great Plains Dust Bowl.…
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines heritage as “the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation (Merriam-Webster).” Our heritage can affect who we are and how we define ourselves. Sometimes our heritage can be redefined with new generations. Each person can perceive their heritage differently.…
1. The neolithic revolution was the period in time in which the introduction of agriculture led people to transition from the wandering nomadic lifestyle to settled life. During this time, nomads, or people who wandered from place to place in search of food, began to domesticate animals and crops so that they no longer had to follow or hunt for their food sources; because of this, these former nomads were able to create farms using the crops they domesticated and settlements and were able to use their domesticated animals, not only as a source of food, but also as a source of companionship, a tool to assist with farm labor, and for transportation. The development of farming spread to other areas of society as well, as the creation of new tools for farming, new types of shelter, and clothing among other things began to emerge. As time went on, the techniques and tools used for farming were improved and new tools to assist in the storing, sowing, planting of seeds, and measuring of time were created; these innovations caused farms to create surpluses of food, which lead to the growth of population and the…
1) One technology that has changed our sensory relationship with the world is automobiles. The automobile has changed everything in our world through our relationships to sensory, from the way people live all over the world, to our society such as family life, to the economy, and even the environment. Let's first look at a world before automobiles and for example our medieval peasant, let's say he needed to go into town, he would have had to use his wagon or horse and let’s say he couldn't afford either, he would have had to walk for many miles. Today things are much different because of the automobile I can get into my car and drive to the next town, which might take 45 minutes to an hour or even less. If I wanted to I can get in my car and drive to New Mexico and be there in a day where our medieval peasant it would take him a week or so to get there where he have bad blisters, and probably sun poisoning.…
The way a civilization ran can tell us a lot about where we came from. Examining how China and Africa were thousands of years ago reveals incite onto why those regions perform various tasks and customs. For example, the ridged government style in early Chinese dynasties has left an imprint on the people of china today and explains their strict and obedient behavior and high expectations. Cities and States in China, located in East Asia, and West Africa had many similarities and differences in political and social aspects. Early Chinese dynasties differed politically from early Africa in the hierarchy structure.…
#1: In all of the societies we have discussed thus far what are the similarities to their evolution and development? Are they all really that different? Use examples from each society we have talked about in class.…
Human expression, settled communities, and religion provide ancient China and Egypt order, stability, and protection contributing to each civilizations growth. Human expression led to ancient China’s creation and growth. Over time the Chinese people developed a writing style similar to Egypt’s: pictures and symbols, and later adapting the Roman alphabet. They used their form of writing in three ways. One, it was a way to keep records.…
Society and its norms are never concrete - they are always shifting and changing to fit the needs of its members. One can see this throughout history - there are many examples of shifting ideologies, political viewpoints, and societal structures. During the nineteenth century in Europe, however, the changes to these points are astounding. Ideas change radically throughout Europe and the West, sending ripples of change throughout the world over time. Political structures are completely overthrown and new ones set in place, and societal structures and expectations shift drastically.…
History 30: Is it Actually Important I think this class benefits students in a ton of ways. We are the society’s future and I think it’s important to know Canada’s successes and failures so we know what to do and what not to do. My generation and generations to follow need to know the past of Canada so the future can be even better.…
In the book, The Landscape of History, John Lewis Gaddis compares the study of history to the study of natural science. He presents many convincing observations about how the two fields of study are alike. In addition to informing his readers about the similarities between the natural sciences and history, he also makes a case that history is very different from social sciences, which it is often grouped with. Throughout his book, Gaddis presents his readers with many examples of how history is like the natural sciences and how the natural sciences are becoming more like history. The most obvious reason as to why the two are alike is that they both deal with facts.…
The Renaissance was a period of advancement in various subjects. It was a time of great intellectual inquiry into all the branches of learning and fields of study. Philosophers, scientists, mathematicians, and artists began to examine the world around them with a stronger and deeper want and need for understanding the universe in which they lived. These students of the world around them also showed a greater interest in the role of humanity within this boundless universe. From this there is an obvious shift in the style and subject matter within the area of the arts.…
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” (Albert Einstein Quotes) Albert Einstein says that using imagination can take you everywhere meaning that you can become anything or anyone and understand what is going on while you are that person or thing. Fiction activates your imagination and has you connect with the character to better understand what that character is going through. Fiction would then be valuable to historians because it helps them see the emotions of people during the time they are studying.…