Political Globalization 1 (From Patriarchy to Monarchy) Flashcards
What do you call the people during primitive times who roamed the Earth and did not settle places since they used hunting and gathering to get food?
Nomadic
Decisions are made by head of the clan
Patriarchy
Domestication of animals (instead of hunting)
Cultivation of crops (instead of gathering)
Permanent settlements. People built cities beside the great rivers.
Agriculture Revolution
(Mesopotamia - Iraq,
Nile - Egypt,
Indus - Pakistan,
Huang-Ho - China)
Ancient Times
City-States -> Kingdoms -> Empires
Cities governed by a powerful person whom the people acknowledgeas their political leader. The Leader is a strong man-of-war.
City-States
Formation of social classes. Leader’s clan became the top class, the nobility. Monarchy established: inherited leadership. Taxation began.
Kingdoms
One emperor ruling several _____________. There are vassal-kings and governors under the emperor.
Empires
Examples of Ancient Empires
In the Middle East:
Babylonian Empire
Persian Empire
Greek Empire
Roman Empire
In Central Asia :
Mongol Empire
In Southeast Asia:
Khmer Empire - Cambodia
Srivijaya Empire - Indonesia
In the Americas:
Maya Empire
Aztec Empire - Mexico
Inca Empire - Peru
Examples of Empires during the Middle Ages
In the Middle East:
Islamic Empire
In Europe:
Byzantine Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Quest for gold and spices. The more gold, the more powerful. Spices for food preservation. Led to the exploration and discovery of new lands. Western European kingdoms built overseas empires.
Age of Mercantilism
Examples of Empires during the Age of Mercantilism
In Europe:
Spanish Empire
Portuguese Empire
Dutch Empire
French Empire
British Empire
Belgian Empire
Government during Age of Mercantilism
Monarchy
seat of power during Age of Mercantilism
Europe
