The End of Civilization (In the Bronze Age): Crash Course World History 211

The video explores the collapse of civilizations in the ancient Near East at the end of the Bronze Age. It discusses the interconnected trade and warfare among civilizations like Egypt and the Hittites. Various theories for the collapse, such as invasions by the Sea Peoples, earthquakes, and trade disruptions, are examined. The video draws parallels between ancient and modern global systems, emphasizing the potential fragility of interconnected civilizations.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• The end of modern civilization

• The collapse of the ancient Near East civilization

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The history of the Mongols

Which civilizations were part of the interconnected system in the ancient Near East?

• The Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas

• China, India, and Mesopotamia

• Rome, Greece, and Egypt

• Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Hittites

What role did trade play in the ancient Near East civilizations?

• It was a central aspect of their interconnectedness

• It was insignificant

• It was primarily a cause of conflict

• It was only important for Egypt

What is one theory about the cause of the collapse of the ancient Near East civilization?

• Alien intervention

• Invasion by the Sea Peoples

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive flood

What evidence challenges the theory of the Sea Peoples' invasion?

• Evidence of a large flood

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Presence of volcanic ash

• Lack of inscriptions from the Sea Peoples

What natural phenomenon is suggested as a possible cause for the collapse?

• Earthquake storms

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Hurricanes

How did environmental changes potentially contribute to the collapse?

• Increased rainfall

• Prolonged droughts

• Sudden temperature drops

• Rising sea levels

What modern concept is compared to the interconnectedness of the ancient Near East?

• Globalization

• Colonialism

• Isolationism

• Feudalism

What lesson can be learned from the collapse of the ancient Near East civilization?

• The risks of interconnected systems

• The importance of isolation

• The need for a single ruler

• The benefits of constant warfare

What is a potential risk of highly interconnected systems, as seen in the ancient Near East?

• They always lead to prosperity

• They prevent any form of conflict

• They can be destabilized by the failure of one segment

• They are immune to collapse