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European powers colonized much of Africa and other regions in the late 1800s for economic and political reasons. They sought to obtain raw materials, expand their influence, and believed imperialism demonstrated their superiority. By 1914, Europe had divided most of Africa among itself without input from Africans. This arbitrary partitioning combined different ethnic and linguistic groups within colonial borders, sowing tensions that contributed to post-colonial conflicts like the Rwandan genocide, where Hutu militias killed over 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutu from 1994 in just 3 months. The legacy of European colonialism continues to impact many former colonies.
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27 imperialism
Imperialism in the 1800s saw European nations aggressively colonizing Africa and other regions for political and economic gain. Motivated by access to raw materials for industry and new markets for goods, as well as expanding their power and influence, Europeans partitioned Africa at the 1884 Berlin Conference without African representation. This resulted in grouping different ethnic and tribal groups together in colonies, sowing tensions that contributed to post-colonial conflicts like the Rwandan genocide of 1994, where up to 1 million Tutsis and Hutus were killed in just 3 months.
Imperialism In Africa
1. In the late 19th century, European powers aggressively colonized Africa to gain access to raw materials, capture new markets, and expand their geopolitical influence, often through violent conflict.
2. At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, Europe divided Africa among itself without African representation, fueling new imperial conquests and setting the stage for later nationalist movements.
3. European colonizers established new governments in Africa and imposed social, economic, and political changes that disrupted local customs and ethnic groups while creating tensions that outlasted colonial rule.
Imperialism In Africa
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa between the 15th-20th centuries. It describes key figures who facilitated European colonization, such as Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It also profiles African resistance leaders like Omar Mukhtar of Libya and Mao Mao rebels in Kenya who fought against British rule. The document concludes by noting the negative effects of imperialism like ongoing instability, but also potential positive effects like increased awareness of issues in Africa.
Africa Before Imperialism Cp
Africa is a continent comprised of many countries, each with their own unique languages, cultures, and traditions. While early interactions between Europeans and Africans along the coasts were minimal in the 1400s due to fear of malaria, by the late 1800s European powers had colonized much of Africa following conferences like the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 that divided the continent among themselves without African representation. This set the stage for conflicts Africa still faces today.
Africa before imperialism cp 2012
The document discusses Africa before and during the period of European imperialism. It describes how early interactions involved trading between Africans and Europeans, with Africans controlling the trade. It then explains how the slave trade developed and how Europeans gained power through technological advances like quinine, steam engines, and maxim guns. Finally, it summarizes how European countries colonized Africa following the Berlin Conference where they arbitrarily divided the continent without African representation.
Imperialism in africa
The Age of Imperialism saw European nations scramble to colonize Africa during the late 19th century. By 1914, almost the entire continent was under European control. Factors like new technologies, weapons and the susceptibility of Africans to disease helped the Europeans dominate politically, economically and socially. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, European powers divided Africa without input from African rulers. Some groups like the Zulu and Boers resisted colonization through warfare but were ultimately defeated by European military superiority. While colonial rule had some positive impacts like reduced wars, improved infrastructure and economic growth, it largely exploited Africa for the benefit of European interests and negatively impacted African peoples, cultures and sovereignty.
Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialization on South Africa
The colonization of South Africa by the Dutch and British had both positive and negative effects:
The Dutch established settlements and farms, bringing slavery which negatively impacted native populations. However, agriculture prospered.
The British later gained control, improving travel between Britain and India but also causing tensions as the Dutch-descended Boers migrated inland, conflicting with native groups.
This led to the establishment of independent Boer republics, but the discovery of resources attracted renewed British influence and conflict, culminating in the Anglo-Boer wars.
Imperialism
The document discusses the rise and spread of European imperialism from the 15th century onwards. It covers the economic, political and ideological motivations for imperialism, different models of colonial rule used by European powers, and the impact on colonized regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. Resistance to imperialism is also mentioned.
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Imperialism in the 1800s saw European nations aggressively colonizing Africa and other regions for political and economic gain. Motivated by access to raw materials for industry and new markets for goods, as well as expanding their power and influence, Europeans partitioned Africa at the 1884 Berlin Conference without African representation. This resulted in grouping different ethnic and tribal groups together in colonies, sowing tensions that contributed to post-colonial conflicts like the Rwandan genocide of 1994, where up to 1 million Tutsis and Hutus were killed in just 3 months.
Imperialism In Africa
1. In the late 19th century, European powers aggressively colonized Africa to gain access to raw materials, capture new markets, and expand their geopolitical influence, often through violent conflict.
2. At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, Europe divided Africa among itself without African representation, fueling new imperial conquests and setting the stage for later nationalist movements.
3. European colonizers established new governments in Africa and imposed social, economic, and political changes that disrupted local customs and ethnic groups while creating tensions that outlasted colonial rule.
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The document discusses European imperialism in Africa between the 15th-20th centuries. It describes key figures who facilitated European colonization, such as Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It also profiles African resistance leaders like Omar Mukhtar of Libya and Mao Mao rebels in Kenya who fought against British rule. The document concludes by noting the negative effects of imperialism like ongoing instability, but also potential positive effects like increased awareness of issues in Africa.
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Africa is a continent comprised of many countries, each with their own unique languages, cultures, and traditions. While early interactions between Europeans and Africans along the coasts were minimal in the 1400s due to fear of malaria, by the late 1800s European powers had colonized much of Africa following conferences like the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 that divided the continent among themselves without African representation. This set the stage for conflicts Africa still faces today.
Africa before imperialism cp 2012
The document discusses Africa before and during the period of European imperialism. It describes how early interactions involved trading between Africans and Europeans, with Africans controlling the trade. It then explains how the slave trade developed and how Europeans gained power through technological advances like quinine, steam engines, and maxim guns. Finally, it summarizes how European countries colonized Africa following the Berlin Conference where they arbitrarily divided the continent without African representation.
Imperialism in africa
The Age of Imperialism saw European nations scramble to colonize Africa during the late 19th century. By 1914, almost the entire continent was under European control. Factors like new technologies, weapons and the susceptibility of Africans to disease helped the Europeans dominate politically, economically and socially. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, European powers divided Africa without input from African rulers. Some groups like the Zulu and Boers resisted colonization through warfare but were ultimately defeated by European military superiority. While colonial rule had some positive impacts like reduced wars, improved infrastructure and economic growth, it largely exploited Africa for the benefit of European interests and negatively impacted African peoples, cultures and sovereignty.
Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialization on South Africa
The colonization of South Africa by the Dutch and British had both positive and negative effects:
The Dutch established settlements and farms, bringing slavery which negatively impacted native populations. However, agriculture prospered.
The British later gained control, improving travel between Britain and India but also causing tensions as the Dutch-descended Boers migrated inland, conflicting with native groups.
This led to the establishment of independent Boer republics, but the discovery of resources attracted renewed British influence and conflict, culminating in the Anglo-Boer wars.
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The document discusses the rise and spread of European imperialism from the 15th century onwards. It covers the economic, political and ideological motivations for imperialism, different models of colonial rule used by European powers, and the impact on colonized regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. Resistance to imperialism is also mentioned.
Imperialism in Africa
European nations scrambled to colonize Africa in the late 19th century over fears of missing out on the continent's raw materials. At the 1884 Berlin Conference, European powers divided up Africa without African representation and agreed to claim territories by establishing outposts. By 1914, Europe had colonized over 90% of Africa, exploiting its resources and altering African societies, though Ethiopia and Liberia maintained independence through military resistance.
Age of Imperialism (Africa)
1) Europeans colonized much of Africa and Asia during the Age of Imperialism from 1850-1914, ignoring existing political structures and claiming large portions as colonies.
2) Imperialist motives included expanding markets for industrialized goods, competing for global economic and political power, and beliefs in social Darwinism and Western superiority.
3) European colonial powers divided Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, and expanded their empires by taking territory from declining Muslim states like the Ottoman Empire.
4) Britain established control over most of India by the 1800s and large parts of Southeast Asia, while other European powers like France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US also claimed Asian and Pacific territories.
Pros and Cons of Imperialism: East Africa
The document discusses the pros and cons of imperialism in East Africa. Some positives included the introduction of agriculture, education, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure. However, negatives involved the loss of independence of East African states, the exploitation and displacement of native peoples, and the arbitrary drawing of boundaries that divided tribes. Overall, imperialism had both benefits like ending slavery but also harms through economic and political domination of European powers.
African Colonization Timeline
European colonization of Africa began in the late 15th century and continued into the late 19th century. Key events included Portugal helping Ethiopia fight Arab invaders in 1542; Britain beginning the slave trade in Africa in 1562; Angola becoming a Portuguese colony in 1570; Holland and France becoming involved in the slave trade in the 17th century; and Britain, France, Portugal, and other European powers establishing colonies, trading posts, and influence over various African kingdoms and empires throughout this period. By the late 19th century, most of Africa was under formal European colonial control or influence.
European Imperialism In Africa
Europeans had economic, military, and social motivations for imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century. Economically, Africa was seen as a source of raw materials and market for manufactured goods, while militarily European powers sought to control strategic waterways. Socially, Europeans wanted to spread Christianity and their culture. Controlling more territory also increased a country's power and prestige. While Europeans introduced improvements in nutrition, medicine, transportation and education that grew the African population, they also eroded traditional African values and societies, treated Africans as inferior, and divided the continent without regard for cultural boundaries, contributing to ongoing conflicts.
European colonization of africa
The document summarizes the European colonization of Africa from initial contact in the 16th century through independence in the mid-20th century. It discusses how Europeans initially engaged in slave trade on the coasts but did not explore the interior of Africa until the late 19th century, when the "Scramble for Africa" led to the continent being divided and occupied by European colonial powers at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. This colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development and negatives like economic exploitation and oppression, leaving Africa divided and dependent after independence was achieved in the mid-1900s.
Imperialism in Africa and India
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Imperialism in africa
The European motivations for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century were:
1) Pursuit of new markets and raw materials for European industries undergoing rapid industrialization.
2) Nationalism and imperialism, with European nations competing for colonies to demonstrate their power and status on the global stage.
3) Ideas of social Darwinism and European racial superiority, which held that Europeans were better suited to develop Africa's lands and peoples.
Effects of imperialism in africa
Colonialism had major negative impacts on Africa. Europeans seized large amounts of the most fertile land for farms and mining, disrupting African societies and economies. They exploited Africans as cheap labor under harsh conditions. Cash crops replaced traditional subsistence farming, leading to famines. While some infrastructure and education were introduced, Europeans did not industrialize Africa or respect African culture, severely damaging the continent. Overall, colonialism had many negative consequences for Africa.
The Scramble for Africa
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century. It provides context on the economic, political, and cultural/religious motives that drove European countries to expand their control over Africa, including markets for goods, nationalism and militarism, and a belief in cultural superiority. It also describes how the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formally partitioned Africa among the European powers, without any African representation.
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Imperialism began in the late 1800s as European nations expanded their empires, driven by nationalism, advances in technology and industry, and beliefs of cultural and racial superiority. European powers sought to dominate weaker nations for economic and strategic reasons by controlling their resources, markets, and territories. The period saw aggressive imperial expansion by European countries in Africa, Asia, and other regions around the world.
The scramble for africa and the berlin conference
Revision notes on the imperialism taking place during 1871-1919 with the Scramble for Africa and berlin conference of 1884.
Scramble for africa th
The document summarizes the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 15th-early 20th centuries. It describes how Portugal, France, Britain, and other countries gradually established colonies along the coast in the 1400s-1700s by founding trading ports. In the 1800s, Europeans increasingly sought Africa's natural resources and used imperialism to divide the continent. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized the colonial boundaries, ignoring Africa's political structures. By 1900, only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent as Europe had colonized the rest.
The scramble for africa
The document summarizes the European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century. It notes that prior to this period, little was known about the interior of the continent. Explorers like David Livingstone generated interest through their travels. This led King Leopold of Belgium to claim the Congo region. Other European nations followed suit, dividing Africa at the Berlin Conference without African representation. With their military and technological advantages, Europeans were then able to easily dominate the African nations and imperialize the continent by 1914 for its raw materials needed due to industrialization.
The Age of Imperialism
The Age of Imperialism from 1850-1914 saw European nations aggressively expand their colonial empires, driven by needs for raw materials and new markets. Key factors included racism towards non-European peoples, Social Darwinism which claimed Europeans were more evolved, and nationalism/economics as nations competed for global influence. Advances like the Maxim Gun and steamships empowered military conquests of Africa and Asia. By 1914, only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent in Africa, with new colonial borders dividing ethnic groups and cultures.
World History- Imperialism
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa from the 15th century onward. It began with Portuguese exploration of West Africa for gold and slaves. This grew into the transatlantic slave trade and colonization of Africa for resources and territory by various European powers. Africans resisted imperialism through leaders like the Zulus but Europeans controlled most of Africa by the early 1900s. African independence movements in the 1950s-60s led to the creation of many new independent nations.
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The document discusses the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 15th-20th centuries. It outlines how Portugal established the first colonies in the 1400s, followed by other European nations seeking resources like gold, ivory and slaves. By the 1880s, European powers divided up most of Africa through treaties with local leaders. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized the colonial boundaries, ignoring African peoples' rights and leading to political fragmentation in Africa. By 1900, most of the continent was under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia.
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The document discusses the Age of Imperialism between 1870 and 1914. It defines imperialism as the process by which powerful nations extended political and economic control over foreign territories. During this period, European powers aggressively built vast colonial empires across Africa, Asia, and Oceania due to various demographic, economic, political, scientific, and ideological factors. The major European colonial powers included Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. They divided and occupied most of Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1885. Imperialism had both positive and negative consequences for both the colonizing powers and colonized peoples, bringing changes to economic and social structures globally.
Scramble for Africa
In the late 19th century, European nations engaged in the "Scramble for Africa", competing to colonize the continent. Explorers like Livingstone and Stanley generated interest in Africa. Figures like Rhodes and Leopold helped facilitate the European occupation and division of African lands. By 1914, most of Africa was under European control, with Britain and France possessing the most territory. Only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent African nations at this time.
Introduction to Imperialism
The document discusses the process of imperialism between 1875-1900, where European powers rapidly expanded their political and economic control over Africa and Asia. Key factors driving imperialism included nationalism, industrialization, a belief in the superiority of European civilization, and competition between European nations for global influence. During this period, European control of Africa increased from 10% to 90% of the continent. The Berlin Conference of 1884 essentially divided Africa among European powers without African representation, laying the groundwork for modern political issues.
27 imperialism
The document discusses the rise of European imperialism in the 1800s. Key reasons for imperialism included obtaining raw materials for industry, expanding political and economic power, and a belief in European racial/cultural superiority. Europeans colonized much of Africa and Asia by 1900. However, the arbitrary borders drawn at the Berlin Conference divided ethnic groups and contributed to long-term conflicts after independence. One example is the 1994 Rwandan genocide that resulted from tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups exacerbated by Belgian colonial policies.
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East Africa has some of the oldest records of human habitation. The Aksum civilization developed in Ethiopia around AD 100 and became a powerful trading empire connected to Arabia, India, and the African coast. When European colonialism began in the late 19th century, Africa was divided among the European powers. This grouping of different ethnic groups within political boundaries has contributed to ongoing conflicts in the region such as the 1994 Rwandan genocide which resulted in the deaths of over 1 million Tutsi and Hutu people in just 3 months.
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The European motivations for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century were:
1) Pursuit of new markets and raw materials for European industries undergoing rapid industrialization.
2) Nationalism and imperialism, with European nations competing for colonies to demonstrate their power and status on the global stage.
3) Ideas of social Darwinism and European racial superiority, which held that Europeans were better suited to develop Africa's lands and peoples.
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Colonialism had major negative impacts on Africa. Europeans seized large amounts of the most fertile land for farms and mining, disrupting African societies and economies. They exploited Africans as cheap labor under harsh conditions. Cash crops replaced traditional subsistence farming, leading to famines. While some infrastructure and education were introduced, Europeans did not industrialize Africa or respect African culture, severely damaging the continent. Overall, colonialism had many negative consequences for Africa.
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Mongolia was once home to the vast Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in the 13th century. It broke up in the 1300s and was controlled by China until regaining independence in 1911. Mongolia adopted aspects of Chinese culture but still engages in nomadic herding. Taiwan has strong cultural and historical ties to China but gained independence in the 20th century. It developed a highly successful economy based on manufacturing and trade despite lacking natural resources. Western influences like baseball also became popular in Taiwan.
Mongolia and taiwan
Mongolia and Taiwan
The Mongol Empire conquered much of Asia under Genghis Khan in the 13th century, but broke up in the 1400s. Mongolia was then controlled by China until gaining independence in 1911. It became communist until the 1990s. Mongolians still engage in herding and mining, and celebrate festivals like Naadam. Taiwan transitioned from Chinese control to independence. It developed a high-tech manufacturing economy despite lacking resources. Baseball became popular due to American influence.
Contour maps powerpoint
Contour maps use lines to connect points of equal elevation and illustrate the terrain of an area. The contour interval is the vertical distance between each contour line, with closer lines indicating a steeper slope. Contour maps provide a visual representation of changes in elevation that allow viewers to understand the landscape and terrain features of a mapped region.
Contour maps quiz
The document contains 5 multiple choice questions about the geography of an island, asking about the steepest area, elevations of two points (A and B), number of mountain peaks, and direction of flow for River J.
Chapter 27
The document provides information on the physical geography of East Asia, including landforms, climate zones, resources, and human-environment interactions in the region. Some key points include:
1) East Asia has a rugged terrain with many mountains and plateaus that have shaped settlement patterns and resources. Major rivers like the Yellow River, Yangtze River, and Xi River provide water resources but also flood risks.
2) Climate zones range from subarctic and highland in western China to humid subtropical and tropical zones. Deserts are located in western and northern parts of the region.
3) Major infrastructure
Unit 7 review 2012
This document contains a review for unit 7 that asks about key terms related to the Middle East region. It includes questions about oases, bodies of water, types of petroleum, deserts, irrigation techniques, salt lakes, oil refineries, places of worship, forms of government, pilgrimages, political movements, religious founders, oil cartels, holy sites, religious wars, ascension sites, political organizations, Muslim sects, fertile lands, desalination, and groundwater sources.
Ch. 24 25 test review
This document contains a list of 23 questions about South Asian geography, history, religions, and current economic issues. The questions cover topics like physical features of the region, the British raj system of rule, important rivers, religious practices, ethnic groups in countries like Sri Lanka, and how microcredit programs are helping alleviate poverty in places like Pakistan and Bangladesh.
25.1 india
The document summarizes the history and culture of India over 4000 years. It describes the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and its large cities with advanced sewer systems. It then discusses the decline of this civilization around 1900 BC possibly due to invasion, weather changes, or a combination. Subsequent empires that ruled India included the Mauryan, Gupta, and Mughal empires. Britain gained control of India through the East India Company and ruled until independence led by Gandhi and his advocacy of nonviolent civil disobedience. India was partitioned in 1947 along religious lines into India and Pakistan, resulting in violence and mass migration. The modern democratic republic of India has a federal parliamentary government and a large population
24.2 south asia-climate and vegetation
1. India is the largest country in South Asia.
2. A subcontinent is a large landmass that is geographically separated from other parts of a continent.
3. Over 1 billion people live in India.
4. The Himalayas serve as the border between India and China.
5. The Hindu Kush mountains lie at the western end of the Himalayas.
24.1 south asia-landforms and resources
India is the largest country in South Asia. A subcontinent is a large landmass that is distinct from but connected to a larger landmass. Over 1 billion people live in India. The Himalayas mountain range serves as the border between the Indian subcontinent and China. The Hindu Kush mountains lie at the west end of the Himalayas. An archipelago is a group of islands. An atoll is a low-lying ring-shaped coral reef surrounding a lagoon.
25.234 pakistan and the rest1
The partition of India in 1948 divided the subcontinent along religious lines into secular India and Muslim Pakistan. Pakistan was later divided into West and East Pakistan, with East Pakistan gaining independence as Bangladesh in 1971. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced political instability and issues with corruption and Islamic extremism. Their economies are primarily based on small-scale agriculture and industry is growing. Nepal and Bhutan are isolated Himalayan kingdoms with constitutional monarchies and economies based on farming and forestry. Nepal has faced a Maoist insurgency seeking to overthrow the government and institute communism.
24.3 south asia-human-environment interaction
The Ganges River is one of the most important rivers in South Asia, both economically and culturally as the primary river in Hinduism. It is seen as a goddess and bathing in or drinking its waters can cleanse sins, though unfortunately it is also severely polluted with human waste and industrial runoff. The Feni River in Bangladesh was prone to flooding during cyclones until an earthen dam was constructed in the 1980s to block storm surges from flowing inland.
Ch. 12, sec. 1 and 2
The document summarizes key information about peninsulas in Europe. It defines a peninsula as a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. It then provides details about several specific peninsulas in Europe, including the Scandinavian Peninsula which contains fjords carved by ancient glaciers. The document also lists mountains ranges and river in Europe and poses questions for the reader about topics covered in the chapter such as peninsulas, natural resources, and climates.
Ch 5.5 -the spread of hellenistic culture
After Alexander the Great's death, a new Hellenistic culture emerged that blended Greek influences with those of Egypt, Persia, and India. This enabled communication across diverse regions. The city of Alexandria in Egypt became a major center of this culture, with a large population that included immigrants from around the world. It was famous for its museum, the largest library in the ancient world housing 500,000 scrolls, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. During this period, Greek scholars made advances in astronomy, mathematics, and physics, including Aristarchus' theory that the Earth revolves around the sun and Archimedes' work on levers and pulleys. However, by
Ch. 5.4 -alexander-empire builder
King Philip II of Macedon built a powerful army and conquered Greece in the 4th century BC. He introduced innovations like the Macedonian phalanx armed with long pikes. His son, Alexander the Great, further strengthened the army and used its combined arms effectively. After Philip's death, Alexander invaded the Persian Empire with around 30,000 men. He scored several decisive victories over King Darius III, defeating the Persians and conquering their vast empire by the age of 32. However, Alexander's troops grew tired of campaigning and he died shortly after from an illness.
Ch 5.1 -classical greece
The document discusses the geography and early civilizations of ancient Greece. It describes how the mountainous landscape and surrounding seas shaped Greek life and political divisions. It then summarizes the rise of the Mycenaean civilization around 2000 BC, their fortified cities like Mycenae, and their culture including the legendary Trojan War around 1200 BC. After this, the document outlines the decline of the Mycenaeans and rise of the Dorian Greeks, who lacked writing and learned of the Trojan War through oral stories told by poets like Homer.
Ch 5.5 -the spread of hellenistic culture
After Alexander the Great's death, a new Hellenistic culture emerged that blended Greek influences with those of Egypt, Persia, and India. This enabled communication across diverse regions. The city of Alexandria in Egypt became a major center of this culture, with a large population that included immigrants from around the world. It was famous for its museum, the largest library in the ancient world housing 500,000 scrolls, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. During this period, Greek scholars made advances in astronomy, mathematics, and physics, including Aristarchus' theory that the Earth revolves around the sun and Archimedes' work on levers and pulleys. However, by
Ch. 5.4 -alexander-empire builder
King Philip II of Macedon built a powerful army and conquered Greece in the 4th century BC. He introduced innovations like the Macedonian phalanx armed with long pikes. His son, Alexander the Great, further strengthened the army and used its combined arms tactics to invade and conquer the vast Persian Empire between 334-331 BC. At the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander defeated the Persian king Darius III, bringing an end to the Persian Empire and allowing Alexander to expand his empire across Western Asia and into India. However, Alexander's troops grew exhausted by the campaign and he died of illness in 323 BC at the age of 32, leaving his generals to divide up his empire.
5.3 democracy and greece's golden age
The golden age of Athens began after the Persian Wars ended in 477 BC. To protect against future Persian invasions, several city-states formed the Delian League led by Athens. Over time, Athens began to use the League's funds for its own building projects and treated other members more like subjects in an empire. During this period Athens also saw a flourishing of art and literature under the patronage of Pericles, including the works of playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. However, Athens' oppression of its allies and increasing conflict with Sparta led to the Peloponnesian War, weakening Athens and ending its golden age.
5.2 athens and sparta
Athens and Sparta had different forms of government and culture. Athens transitioned to a democracy through reforms by Solon and Cleisthenes, establishing institutions like the Council of 500 and popular assembly. Sparta maintained a militaristic culture with a dual kingship and strong emphasis on discipline and martial training. Women had slightly more independence in Sparta but were confined to the home in Athens. Both city-states practiced slavery, though slaves had some protections under Athenian law.
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27 Imperialism
- 1. Imperialism
- 2. In the 1800’s, the Europeans started colonizing like crazy.
- 3. European Colonies - 1700
- 4. Western control at 1900
- 7. The British Empire 19th century
- 8. There were different types of imperialism:
- 9. And different management methods
- 11. Some also thought the colonies would be good markets for European goods, but this largely wasn’t true. In some places, like India, the market for Euro goods was enforced and ruined local industries.
- 12. The Europeans also wanted to expand their power and influence.
- 14. This contributed to a lot of racism and Social Darwinism.
- 15. Social Darwinism is what it sounds like. The Euros thought that since they were the most technologically and administratively advanced people they encountered anywhere on the globe and that they were capable of conquering others, they were necessarily fitter than all others and were superior to them.
- 19. British control of India
- 23. Telegraphy, steam boats, and trains helped the transfer of goods and aided colonial administration.
- 24. In Africa, the malarial medicine quinine helped Euros resist the effects of the disease.
- 25. The Euros were also very good at playing ethnic tribes against each other.
- 28. North Africa along the Mediterranean had interacted with Europe for nearly 2,000 years and coastal Africa for a few hundred, but in the 1800’s the powers started claiming land inland.
- 29. This was because the interior hadn’t been better charted by the late 19th century.
- 32. Note that Ethiopia and Liberia remained uncolonized.
- 33. Liberia was a settlement by freed American slaves.
- 35. Many of these groups were not only very different from each other, but also didn’t get along well. Some were mortal enemies who were kept from each other’s throats only because of the colonial powers.
- 36. In some cases, conflict among groups was generated by the powers.
- 37. When colonialism ended, these colonies became independent countries, but with those disagreeable groups still in them.
- 39. There were two tribes there, the Hutus and the Tutsis.
- 40. The Hutus were the majority, but the Tutsis were the dominant tribe and were the rulers.
- 42. In 1994, the genocide began. Hutu militias rounded up all the Tutsis they could find. From April 6th to mid-July, up to 1,071,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed.
- 43. Think about that… over a million people murdered in just 3 months.
- 44. Many were killed by neighbors who either hated the Tutsis themselves or were afraid the militias would kill them also if they didn’t.
- 50. You need to know what happened and remember.