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10,000 BCE
Early Human Societies
The type of change in early hunter-gatherer societies was terribly slow but then became more rapid when small groups of hunter-gatherers turned into bigger agricultural settlements; when they started to domesticate the animals and plants to breed them and harvest them rather than eat them. With this occurring, the human population has been growing expeditiously. -
9999 BCE
Early Human Socities
The turning point from this period was understanding how to harvest and breed animals and the development of agriculture. -
1800 BCE
Perspectives of Hammurabi's Code (Part 1)
In my opinion, the perspectives that can be accessed through the code are religion, society, and King Hammurabi’s perspectives. The loudest voice is King Hammurabi’s since he is the creator, and he is the one that enforces the code. It shows he has power; he will have the loudest voice because the law is based on his perspective. -
1800 BCE
Perspectives of Hammurabi's Code (Part 2)
The biggest factor that has shaped the point of view that is present are political views. An example of presentism that you would want to avoid when analyzing the document is having a modern perspective when reading something that was created a long time ago. -
1800 BCE
Turning Point of Society and the Point Of View of the Author (Part 2)
Furthermore, I do agree with the author’s point of view about “Hammurabi's law code setting the standard for future codes in dealing strictly with the evidence of the crime and setting a specific punishment for that crime”. I agree that Hammurabi's code sets a base for the future codes and also started the whole law and punishments with the laws. -
1800 BCE
The Turning Point of Society and the Point Of View of the Author (Part 1)
The Code of Hammurabi does represent a turning point in society since Hammurabi's code was a new concept at the time, and it has affected all future populations. Today's society would be very different if Hammurabi had not established this collection of laws. His code represents the beginning of an organized society and a civilized group of people. -
500 BCE
Siddhartha Gautama
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500 BCE
Does this event, person, development represent a turning point for the civilization? If so, how did you define turning point? Explain.
Around 500 BCE, Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment, which was a pivotal moment in the history of ancient India. It marked the beginning of Buddhism, a revolutionary movement that altered Indian religious, cultural, and ethical standards. -
500 BCE
Does this event, person, development represent a turning point for the civilization? If so, how did you define turning point? Explain. Part 2
Buddhism changed the religious landscape of ancient India and had an impact on communities all over Asia and the world by introducing a new worldview that placed an emphasis on compassion, mindfulness, and enlightenment. The teachings of Siddhartha established the groundwork for a powerful global religion that impacted succeeding civilizations. -
500 BCE
ndependent Inquiry: Conduct more research and explore connections between the person/event/thing you picked and current events or issues. Indicate the source citation information including the URL.
Buddhist teachings, which place a strong emphasis on mindfulness, compassion, and the search for enlightenment, are still relevant in conversations about mental health, morality, and the meaning-seeking process today. -
500 BCE
Independent Inquiry: Conduct more research and explore connections between the person/event/thing you picked and current events or issues. Indicate the source citation information including the URL.
The teachings of Buddhism have found application in fostering international communication, tolerance, and mindfulness practices that address modern issues relating to mental health and social harmony in an increasingly interconnected world where many cultures interact. https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm -
221 BCE
Qin Dynasty
Following Huang's death, unrest resulted in rebellions ultimately leading to the Qin Dynasty's downfall and the subsequent establishment of the Han Dynasty in 206 BCE. -
221 BCE
Qin Dynasty
In ancient Chinese history, Qin Shi Huang's cruel policies and brutal leadership were mainly to blame for the Qin Dynasty. His harsh policies and the building of China's Great Wall caused significant conflict and economic suffering. Social dissatisfaction got worse because of the wall's heavy taxes and forced labour, which made the dynasty less stable. -
221 BCE
Explain which of the consequences were intended and unintended.
The Qin Dynasty in ancient China fell because of the harsh policies put in place by its first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. These tactics, which included high taxes, centralized power, and forced labor on the Great Wall, were designed to increase central control by purposefully creating dissatisfaction among people. -
221 BCE
Explain which of the consequences were intended and unintended.
The emergence of rebellions like this one revealed unexpected consequence for Qin's rule. The fall of the Qin Dynasty demonstrated the unexpected challenges brought on by the emperor's acts, even though their strict information control and weak system of feedback made it difficult to see these effects. Qin aspired to unite and centralize power in the emperor's hands. This was accomplished through the establishment of strong organized government and the standardization of administrative methods. -
221 BCE
Identify a clear moment in the history of one of the civilizations in this unit
Qin Shi Huang's cruel policies and leadership led to the Qin Dynasty's downfall in ancient China. The Great Wall, built under his rule, caused economic and social dissatisfaction. The heavy taxes and forced labor further weakened the dynasty. After Huang's death, unrest led to rebellions, ultimately resulting in the establishment of the Han Dynasty in 206 BCE. -
221 BCE
Independent Inquiry
“With the fall of the Sui and the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the Great Wall lost its importance as a fortification” stated in the website which shows that fall and rise and how the Great Wall of China lost its importance of protective wall against assault. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/the-great-wall-of-china#:~:text=The%20Rise%20of%20the%20Manchu&text=They%20yielded%20power%20to%20the,unnecessary%20as%20a%20defensive%20measure. -
221 BCE
Independent Inquiry
The Great Wall was built as a defensive wall during Qin Shi Huang's reign, but it also caused severe economic hardship, general suffering, and security weaknesses. The unintended repercussions provide a historical illustration of how well-intentioned actions can have unanticipated, negative consequences. -
Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Part 1)
The law is likely most recognized for the lex talionis principle (The idea of retribution in which the punishment must be fair to the crime that was committed), sometimes known as 'an eye for an eye,' which has been replicated in numerous modern legal codes. It is also famous for its discussion of the presumption of innocence, which established that individuals accused of crimes were innocent unless proven guilty. -
Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Part 2)
The “Innocent until proven guilty” is one of the legacies of Hammurabi’s Code that modern systems still use. -
Early Human Societies
They are still hunter gatherers still here that live in Arctic and many other places where they still hunt for fish. They chose to live there still since some people want to be closer to their ancestors and they start to try to be traditional as possible. Some of them live in the Arctic who are Inuit and hunt for walrus, to the Ayoreo armadillo hunters of the dry South American Chaco, the Awá of Amazonia's rainforests and the reindeer herders of Siberia.