Development of Human Civilization Flashcards
Works by favouring individuals with beneficial traits
Natural Selection
Genetics
Study of Genes
Biological Limitations
Pushes us to do something because of our limitations
Idea that societies grow and progress
Sociocultural Evolution
People relied on simple tools and weapons to hunt for animals
Hunting and Gathering Societies
People began to cultivate plants and domesticate animals
Horticultural and Pastoral Societies
Large-scale, intensive agriculture, technological advancements such as plow and irrigation system
Agricultural Societies
Neolithic Revolution
Beginning of settled human lifestyle
Emerged with the invention of machinery and use of fossil fuels
Industrial Revolution
Dominance of information, services and knowledge-bases industries
Post-Industrial Society
Complex Society
Civilisation
Entities involved in political process
Political Organization
Consisting of few families and no formal leader
Band
Organised around family ties and temporary leadership
Tribe
Egalitarian
Minimal differences in status or power among indiv
Ranked
Wealth and social status vary based on relationship with chief
Stratified Society
Significant disparities in wealth, status, and power
Process through political regime becomes more democratic, or more open for participation from the people
Democratisation
Special form of democracy that protects invid’s rights
Liberal Democracy
Hold legitimate power over a territory
State
Set of rules
Rule of Law
Government’s responsiveness to the common good and interest of society
Accountability
Gradual process of political, economic, and cultural integration brought by increased exchange of power
Globalisation
International group which the power and influence of member state transcend national boundaries
Supranational Organisations
