Lesson 10 Flashcards
an american sociologist, argued that human society undergoes transformation
and evolution and in process
develops technological
advancements.
Genhard lenski
development of culture through time
cultural evolution
societies develop new forms of economic subsidence acquired knowledge and apply new technology
socio-political evolution
4 major civilizations
sumer, indus valley, Egyptian and shang
developed along the tigris and euphrates river in west asia.
sumer
started along the nile
river.
Egyptian
started along the
indus river valley of india.
indus valley
developed near the
huang ho river.
shang
Political leader and highest social class in sumer
priest and royalty
Political leader and highest social class in Egyptian
pharaoh
Political leader and highest social class in indus valley
brahmin
Political leader and highest social class in shang
king priest
Other social class in sumer
Wealthy merchant and Ordinary
workers
Other social class in Egyptian
Government officials, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Craftsmen, Pleasant, Slaves
Other social class in indus valley
Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras (Farmers,
craftsmen) and pariah