Past+ Present Connections Flashcards
Different types of present connections
Cultural connections: The presence of different cultures, languages, and traditions in a place can shape its identity. This can be influenced by present connections such as immigration patterns, tourism, and global media.
Economic connections: The economic connections of a place, such as investment, trade, and industry, can shape its identity. Economic changes can lead to demographic shifts, changes in the built environment, and the emergence of new social and cultural practices.
Environmental connections: Environmental factors, such as climate, natural resources, and ecosystems, can shape the identity of a place. Present connections, such as climate change and environmental policies, can have significant impacts on the natural and built environment, and the social and cultural practices of a place.
Political connections: Political factors, such as national and local policies, political movements, and international relations, can shape the identity of a place. Political changes can influence the demographic, social, and cultural makeup of a place, as well as its built environment and economic activities.
Technological connections: Technological advancements, such as digital communication, automation, and renewable energy, can shape the identity of a place. Present connections in technology can lead to changes in the economy, built environment, and social and cultural practices of a place.
Social connections: Social factors, such as community engagement, education, and health, can shape the identity of a place. Present connections in social factors can lead to changes in the demographic makeup, social and cultural practices, and built environment of a place.
Different types of past connections
Historical connections: Historical events, such as wars, revolutions, and colonization, can shape the identity of a place. These events can influence the demographic, social, and cultural makeup of a place, as well as its built environment and economic activities.
Cultural connections: The cultural history of a place can shape its identity. Past connections, such as migration patterns, religious practices, and artistic traditions, can have significant impacts on the social and cultural practices of a place.
Economic connections: The economic history of a place, such as the establishment of industries or trade networks, can shape its identity. Economic changes can lead to demographic shifts, changes in the built environment, and the emergence of new social and cultural practices.
Environmental connections: Environmental factors, such as climate, natural resources, and ecosystems, can shape the identity of a place. Past connections, such as the use of land and natural resources, can have significant impacts on the natural and built environment, and the social and cultural practices of a place.
Political connections: Political factors, such as historical policies and movements, can shape the identity of a place. Political changes can influence the demographic, social, and cultural makeup of a place, as well as its built environment and economic activities.
Technological connections: Past technological advancements, such as the development of transportation or communication systems, can shape the identity of a place. Past connections in technology can lead to changes in the economy, built environment, and social and cultural practices of a place.
