Historical models

Question 1

What are the four historical models?

Answer 1

1) Linear/ Fatalistic
2) Cyclical
3) Spiral
4) Chaotic

Question 2

Explain the linear/fatalistic model

Answer 2

Definite start and end

Question 3

Explain the cyclical model

Answer 3

History repeats itself

Ex: repetitive wars & dynasties have patterns

PROBLEM: history has 3 elements, time and people never repeat

Question 4

Explain the spiral model

Answer 4

Time does not repeat, intersections merit similarities

Question 5

Explain the chaotic model

Answer 5

History has no patterns

POBLEM: history looks for PATTERNS AND CONNECTIONS