1450–1750: 22% of the AP Exam Overall Changes 1) The world became truly global - the western hemisphere came into continued contact with the eastern hemisphere. Technological innovations‚ strengthened political organization‚ and economic prosperity all contributed to this change that completely altered world trade patterns. 2) Maritime trade dominated the world - Technological advancements and willingness of political leaders to invest in it meant that sea-based trade became much more important.
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Anisha Saddy Saddy 1 Ms. Goodson English III Hn/ 4th Period December 13‚ 2013 Dementia: A Growing Health Concern Needing Further Resources Humphrey Ominisan once said‚ “You cannot have everything in life. Even the trees must lose their leaves.” He is absolutely correct. In our first two stages of life‚ childhood and adulthood‚ we are young and we are preparing
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The Role of The Emperor in Meiji Japan Japan is a society whose culture is steeped in the traditions and symbols of the past: Mt. Fuji‚ the tea ceremony‚ and the sacred objects of nature revered in Shintoism. Two of the most important traditions and symbols in Japan; the Emperor and Confucianism have endured through Shogunates‚ restorations of imperial rule‚ and up to present day. The leaders of the Meiji Restoration used these traditions to gain control over Japan and further their goals
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In the 19th century‚ a long period full of isolation. During the 19th century‚ Japan and Korea were exposed to the threat of foreign powers‚ rapid modernization‚ economic progress‚ and an expansion of their social structure. The economic success attained by these two countries is impressive and well known. They both share common ideological traits‚ but also have different‚ unique pathways that brought themselves to modernization. Korea was different than Japan because of their highly centralized
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On top is the emperor- this ruler was at the top of society‚ but had little power. Shogun and Daimyo were the most important‚ daimyo or large landowner had the real power in Japan. In the middle were samurai warriors‚ they were highly trained and fought to protect their lord’s land even if it meant their lives. Next were the farmers and artisans‚ they were the most
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collateral houses” (McClain 1944 pg. 31). It was an era of oppressive rule where the hierarchical division between samurai‚ peasant‚ artisan‚ and merchant were strictly maintained. As a further strategy of control‚ Ieyasu’s successor required the daimyo to maintain households in the Tokugawa administrative capital of Edo and reside there for several months every other year. This resulting system of
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STUDY GUIDE: AP WORLD SEMESTER 1 52 points- 2 points apiece for summarizing each of the following: (Complete sentences NOT required.) 1. Definition of Civilization Some scholars prefer to define civilizations only as societies with enough economic surpluses to create division of labor and a social hierarchy. The chief difference between civilizations and other societies involves the emergence of formal political organizations‚ or states. Another trait that makes a society a civilization is when
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making‚ pottery‚ and lacquer were made in Japan in the 1600 and 1700s. 4. One of the three impacts of European contact with Japan was on Japanese military technology. Within the first thirty years of the arrival of the first Portuguese in 1543‚ the daimyo were fighting with western-style firearms‚ copied and improved by Japanese armorers. Another one of the impacts of European contact with Japan was in trade. Japan welcomed trade from distant Portugal‚ Spain‚ the Netherlands‚ and England‚ but the government
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To start off‚ Medieval Europe’s feudalism was based on Roman Laws alongside with Germanic traditions & customs. The code of chivalry showed the qualities such as bravery and honor. This code influenced the good behaviors of others. The kings & queens were the highest rank‚ while the peasants & serfs were the lowest. The manorial system was the relationship between the knight and his peasants. Serfs had lack of freedom. For an example‚ if they wanted to marry‚ they had to get the Lord’s approval
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Japan and Europe during the medieval and early modern period did not have any direct contact but developed a very similar type of system known as feudal. Similarities between Japanese and European Feudalism The system of feudal Japanese and European societies were built on a hereditary classes.The nobles at the top‚ then warriors followed by farmers or serfs below. In both feudal Japan and Europe‚ constant struggles of war or warfare made the warrior class the most important class. They were known
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