War and Civilization: Crash Course World History 205

The video explores the complex relationship between war and human development, discussing how war has influenced agriculture, political leadership, and the formation of city-states and empires. It examines the shift from conquest to trade as a means of wealth accumulation, highlighting the economic benefits of peace. The video also touches on the role of gunpowder in modern warfare and the decline of empires due to economic and military factors.

What is one potential positive effect of war mentioned in the video?

• It always leads to peace.

• It stops human development.

• It can lead to cooperation among people.

• It eliminates the need for resources.

How did war influence the formation of chiefdoms and kingdoms?

• By promoting peace treaties.

• Through the constant need for resources and loot.

• By eliminating all forms of leadership.

• By encouraging isolation.

What role did citizen militias play in city-states?

• They only protected the wealthy.

• They diminished the power of wealthy warrior elites.

• They were ineffective in battles.

• They were solely responsible for building walls.

Why did empires become vulnerable when relying on mercenaries?

• Mercenaries were only interested in loot.

• Mercenaries required no payment.

• Mercenaries were too loyal to the state.

• Mercenaries were always citizens.

What was a significant change in warfare after 1500 CE?

• The complete elimination of armies.

• The reliance on bows and arrows.

• The introduction of gunpowder weapons.

• The end of all wars.

How did the shift from conquest to trade affect states?

• It encouraged states to engage in more wars.

• It eliminated the need for any form of government.

• It made trade a safer and more profitable option.

• It made states more reliant on military power.

What is one reason liberal democracies might avoid war?

• They are not answerable to their constituents.

• They have no military capabilities.

• They find war to be economically beneficial.

• They are answerable to constituents who prefer peace.

According to the video, what is a benefit of peace over war?

• It leads to fewer resources.

• It eliminates trade opportunities.

• It causes more conflicts.

• It results in more economic prosperity.

What did John Stuart Mill suggest about commerce and war?

• Commerce encourages more wars.

• Commerce has no impact on war.

• Commerce renders war obsolete.

• Commerce makes war more frequent.

What historical perspective is mentioned regarding the decline of war?

• War is becoming less frequent among major powers.

• War is more common now than ever before.

• War has always been increasing.

• War has no impact on human development.