Changing cultural tradition

Changing cultural tradition

ch 1- origins of man

ch 2- mesopotamia

urban, writing, ancient

ch 3- roman empire

europe; christianity; western; byzantine

Poll

What happened to western roman empire?

• attack by tribes

• secured under Constantinople

ch 4- rise of islam

Nomadic empire

Trade routes

ch6- feudalism 

religion; clergy; decline

Poll

What socio-economic system would you predict after decline of feudalism?

• slavery

• mercantile capitalism

Poll

Capitalism is

• an irrational system based on emotion

• a rational system based on unemotional forces of demand and supply

Poll

So with these things in mind what other trends can you predict

• increased interest in science

• increased interest in economics, banking, law

• focus on god; heavenly life

• focus on humans and worldly life

• growth urban areas

Poll

If you were a rich person in 15th century Europe what would you spend your money on?

• art

• religion

• education- science, art