World History Movement

Burstein, Stanley M. and Richard Shek. World History: Medieval to Modern Times. Orlando: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.

History is happening all around us, whether it is affecting us positively or negatively. History is an occurrence of events that have made an impact so big that we emphasize them today. From the Sumerians, to the latest recorded history, we are creating history within. History is happening every day, but it is up to us the retreat back the occurrences of the past life. It is because of history that we function the way we do. For example, through the 15th century, occurrences happened, for example the diversity of people seen throughout the new world. You’ll see that conflict and tension led to experiences with self-government and that the questioning of authority of the church led to diverse religions. Everything that happened in the past has led us to have the history we do today.

.There are five themes that are focused on in AP World History which are significant in understanding World History. First, the major theme of interactions between humans and the environment is significant because the environment impacts a large amount of human society. Though the human society is also progressively making a change in the environment. In addition, the theme development and interaction of cultures is important for because observations from this theme can show how groups in the community see themselves and others, and how they react to varieties of conflicts. Observations such as religions, philosophical interests, and technical approaches. Next, state-Building, expansion, and conflict is another valuable theme for AP world for

Some people look at history as a boring subject, but that’s because they haven’t thought of it like a marvelous tale of action, drama, tragedy, and whole lot of chaos. By thinking of it that way, it will make the subject much more interesting.

First of all let’s look at this statement: It is sufficient to demonstrate that what now masquerades as World History is largely fictitious. Before we support this statement, let’s decode it. It is appropriate to demonstrate that what now covers up as World History is largely false. Now, that we understand the statement, let’s move on to the first question of why? “On page 69, Walker states that none of the information is common knowledge today….” The reason that is the case is because in that time it was important. Also, in 1871 more people were concerned about what was going on around them. It was in mainstream and was a current issues. Also, a lack of documentation caused complicates tremendously. Nowadays, there is a lack of interest in the past, the concern is on the present. Also, when there is minimal documentation, it complicates understanding of the problems at that time. So, in turn details are

World History in Context, written by David Christian (2003), questions the context of world history as well as the complexity of human history and the societies with which they live. In Christian’s article he argues that looking at world history in its global context, rather than one specific moment in history, is the way it is intended to be interpreted and allows historians to recognize reoccurring patterns and themes. World history is meant to be an unbiased account of only one specific species, humans (Christian 2003, 437-438). Historians often struggle with this challenging topic and tend to produce works extremely biased, usually towards stable ‘western civilizations’ and

All empires sought to foster an imperial identity that transcended more local identities and loyalties.

King Afonso I was king of Kongo during the 1520s. Qianlong was emperor of China during the Qing dynasty, during the 1790s. In the kingdom of Kongo, there were many Portuguese merchants whom had established close political and diplomatic relations with the king. These relations brought much wealth and recognition to Kongo, but it also brought problems that led to its inevitable destruction. Portuguese merchants embarked on slaving expeditions. Their tactics undermined the authority of the kings, who appealed repeatedly to the Portuguese to cease or at least to limit their trade in slaves. During the Qing dynasty, global trade brought much

Changes are an important part of history, and a natural part of life. In the case of geography throughout history, the world has made many changes to its borders and who has grievances with one another. From the High Middle Ages of olden Europe, to the twentieth century, change has occurred. These changes have unified and broken ties between countries and regions time and time again throughout history. There are many forces that push toward and against unity throughout time. The world map became what is today because of both unity and division marking change in the past.

D2.His.1.9-12 Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.

Change and continuity are two major principles of life. They can easily be applied to history because their application accurately portrays the circumstances, and characterizes the era of interest. Merriam-Webster defines continuity as an uninterrupted connection, succession, or union, or an uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change. Change is defined as to make different in some particular, to alter, to make radically different, to transform, or to give a different position, course, or direction to.

World History is learning and understanding about the origins of how culture around the world evolved. Having a more known perspective on the world from going into depth about the way people lived in the past interests me the most. The most important thing I want to know is why those people did what they did. What I don’t have interest in is the political history and trying to remember all the important dates with its right event.

1. What is made possible by the agglomeration of people, services, and goods in a city that is not possible, or far more difficult, in rural areas?

On June 26th, I started my first online college class. I thought World History would be a great place to start and relatively easy course to pass. I had no idea how the class would make significant changes in my life. This class was far from a few easy credits I thought I would acquire in the short 8 weeks. The few weeks with Professor Jared Harrington increased my literacy towards topics I would have given up in the past. This class affected my world view, improved me as a student, a learner, enlightened my view on world religions, forced me to analyze information from readings, and helped me formulate my own thoughts. The amount of material covered in this course was immense and I now believe I have a better view of religion, its role in history, and where the world is heading due to all the historical events of the past.

2. Translated by Samuel Lee, The Travels of Ibn Battuta. 51-68, 139-168, 172-176, 181-183, 199-206.