Catal Hyuk

The past centuries saw a clear distinction between the Western civilization and the non-western culture. The western civilization composed of Greece, Romans, Byzantine Empire, and the European while the non-western civilizations included East Asia, Egypt, Persian Empire, Sassanid Empire, African Societies and Kingdoms, Incas, Mayans, Aztecs, and Mongols. For a long period, the western civilizations prevailed around the world. They influenced, lead and controlled others in various sectors such as medicine, clothing, business orientations, religion, and government. In this paper, I will be affirming my conviction that the western civilizations had unique attributes that made them more powerful than the non-western civilizations. I will also show how the western cultures were influenced by the spread of Christianity, and how the western cultures have maintained their great influence and power over the other societies even in the modern era.

The governing legal, moral and religious codes of ancient civilizations were written and enforced by a minority that exercised power and authority over the majority. This minority consisted of priests, rulers and elites with established power and influence in society. In these codes of early civilizations, there was an overarching emphasis on maintenance of structure and order in society. Simply put, while these codes reflect the conditions, needs and values of the times in which they were formulated, they also unveil the authors’ agendas to preserve their power by maintaining the status quo. Therefore, these codes acknowledge and uphold the prevailing social, gender and racial inequalities as natural conditions of human existence and reveal the manifold biases present in early civilizations.

The foundations of civilizations were the trade networks which were built throughout the centuries. Although there were many trade networks in the ancient world, one important trade network was the Mediterranean trade network which provided a connection between eastern Europe and the world. In order for a trade system to be considered a trade network there are certain characteristics which are necessary; trading partners, trading goods, and modes of transport (Beck, Roger B). These characteristics define the specific trade network, and are what makes it different from other trading networks. Additionally the process of trade itself many times caused cultural diffusion.This, then proceeded to affect a variety of aspects of the country in question’s

No two locations can be said to be the same, even if they are located within the same region. Take modern day United States of America and Canada, although both are located right next to each other in the same continent they hold different views of the world and therefore different laws, traditions, holidays, etc.. This can be said to be true for cities as well; even if said cities are found within the same country. For example, New York City and Philadelphia, although both are major cities in the U.S.A., they have different things to offer to its people. This remains true for different points in the history of civilization. In another

During the 1300-1450 CE time period, connections between empires and surrounding peoples demonstrate the importance of trade. This period is one of the earliest times that trade linked not only large civilizations around the world together, but also smaller communities. The link between the large central civilizations and periphery communities meant a new level of interconnectedness between all groups. At first glance, groups on the periphery might seem to be not as advanced, but it is in these communities that demonstrate some of the most unique developments.

Neighboring Faiths a Christian Introduction to World Religions. 2nd ed. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012. Print. Dashti, Naseer.

Histories of the ancient world render an astonishing amount of contact between people of diverse ethnic groups whom inhabited towns, villages, and city-states. Written records, as well as archaeological evidence shows that much

Several millennia after 3500 B.C.E., civilizations developed in seven major locations around the world. In Robert W. Strayer’s Ways of the World: A Brief Global History with Sources, he explores the controversies behind the term “civilization” and the causes for the formation of such a unique kind of human community. Despite the reasonable doubt of the accuracy and usefulness of the term, I still believe that “civilization” is useful in distinguishing this new form of human societies from earlier ones.

American Journal of Archaeology 2000: 743. JSTOR

THIS PAPER IS PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE “OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATIONS”

Describes the early Church and relations which formed with the state institutions and imperial leaders.

Jared Tedesco HIS 105: History of Civilization I Analysis Paper 2 November 24, 2014 Between the mid 15th century and late 18th century there have been many changes in various ways that impacted Western Civilization. Most of the historical changes were more beneficial to society than damaging.

Western Civilization, as it is known today, is a coalescence of various cultures, ideologies, and practices that have been preserved over centuries of human life. Although a countless number of societies have influenced Western Civilization, Hebrew-Christian civilizations and Greco-Roman civilizations have been the two most influential. Both of these civilizations and their traditions have left equally deep and long-lasting marks on Western Civilization that are still seen in today’s society. While Hebrew-Christian religious traditions are at the core foundation of the largest religions of the western world, Greco-Roman political and social traditions are, on the other hand, seen in the fundamentals of Western societal systems and ideologies. In addition, both Hebrew-Christian traditions and Greco-Roman traditions are prominent in western political and governmental structures. Without the influence of Hebrew-Christian or Greco-Roman traditions, Western Civilization would not be what it is today.

This paper will look at some of the important aspects of various cultures in Western Civilization. Much of the political and cultural changes that were occurring during the rise of the nations and Empires that the Western Civilization is known for, was a result of shifting hierarchies and changes in status (Cole et. al, 2014). The key aspects of Western Civilizations before 1000 BCE are the Babylonian Hammurabi Code. These were a set of laws that that spoke of justice. The Codes were based on an eyes for an eye type of justice. Between 3,500 and 3,000 BCE the cities of Egypt and Mesopotamia it was around this time that writing was developed (Cole et, al 2014). The Hammurabi Codes and the advent of writing are both important culturally because they have contributed to the laws and writing that exist even today. Western Civilization is generally seen as the

Throughout the premodern period, we see how the nature of cross-cultural trade, migration, and disease is related to how certain historical events has taken place. It is understood how the nature of cross-cultural trade, migration, and disease effected the civilization during the premodern era through documented evidence such as Journey of Faxian to India, Journey of Friar of Pian de Carpine to the Court of Kuyuk Khan, 1245-1247, Pegolotti’s Merchant Handbook, The Decamaron, Novel 1 of the 3rd Day. These documents historically identified numerous reasons as to why certain events occurred that effected the nature of cross-cultural trade, migration, and disease.