World History Chapter 16 Summary

1. Based on your reading of the two primary source documents for this module, in what ways do you feel these documents are historically significant? In what ways do documents such as these help historians to understand history? In the end, what were the main reasons for dropping these two weapons on Japan?

I. While the Requirement struck many Europeans as an unusual political practice, it was important in legitimizing Spanish dominion over an area. It found its origins in the ritual demand for submission associated with the Islamic jihad (pp. 69 – 78).

6. What specific actions did Hammurabi take in his attempt to provide for the good order of society and the basic welfare of his subjects?

Many rulers used absolutism in their countries. They believed rulers should have complete control over the country. Prince Machiavelli believed the best way to rule was to be feared and thought that the only way people would listen to him was if he was mean and scary. He thought if he was nice and loved then they would not fear him and end up taking advantage of him. (doc1) King James also believed absolutism was the way to go. He believed in divine right and that it was the only way to keep the country

The sunnah refers to the way Muhammad lived, which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected of Muslims.

Ghana: wealthy because of gold; declined because of loss of trade, drought, and pressure from outside forces

. Capital at Cuzco, which had as many as three hundred thousand people in the late fifteenth century

     Absolutist rulers had several main goals for successive reign over the people. The first being to eliminate or weaken the national representative assemblies. Next rulers looked to gain

        6.  What was “Project Wagonwheel”?  Who were the major participants in the controversy? What sides of the issue did each represent?  What was the final result?

absolutism a form of government in which the sovereign power or ultimate authority rested in the hands of a monarch who claimed to rule by divine right and was therefore responsible only to God.

The items that are most evocative of war would be the dog tags, Military Payment Certificate and C rations. The most surprising, and the ones that stuck with me, are the Kool-Aid, mosquito repellent and chewing gum. I would have thought that they would have only wanted to carry the most essential items only, not the “luxuries” of life with them.

World History helps serve as markers of what we have become today as well as hints to what we will become. Ironically, it gives us a close perspective, while at the same time giving us a broader one. If we focused solemnly on American history, we would only be informed about situations only occurring in our country and would be closed off to the rest of the world. It helps us keep a large record of past events as either successes or failures and help us make decisions regarding the future. Some of those important markers that help us keep track of our history include literature, competition, unity, and expansion.

In patient, lyrical prose, McPhee takes the reader on a geologic journey through the United States. This volume was originally published as 4 books; each is centered on a road trip the author took with a geologist, observing the earth next to Eisenhower's great US highways for clues into its geologic past. Annals has this--no borders, idealistic, On the Road for geologists kind of feel (though a bit more grown-up.) I pick up Annals every once in a while when im in a relaxed mood, when im looking for a good example of literary science writing. Highly recommended as a companion for camping trips, if you can fit it into your pack.

Glimpse of world history features a span of perspective of the world as it develops throughout time to where it was presently at. Nehru while in prison tried to find a bound with his daughter. In order to connect to the outside world and be close with his daughter he decided to share his vast knowledge of the world through letters with his daughter. Nehru explores how time chases, how civilizations grew and prosper, how different leaders shape the world in negative and positive view points and in many other ways. Nehru wants his daughter and ultimately others reading his book to have an open mind to the different perspective.

Glimpse of World History, features a span of perspective of the world as it develops throughout time to where it was presented. Nehru, while in prison, tried to find a bond with his daughter. In order to connect to the outside world and be close with his daughter, he decided to share his vast knowledge of the world through letters with his daughter. Nehru explores how time chases, how civilizations grow and prosper, and how different leaders shape the world in negative and positive view points and in many other ways. Nehru wants his daughter and ultimately others reading his book to have an open mind to the different perspective.