The 8 Themes of World History

History is made by people in power Power & Authority History is made by people in power

Religious & Ethical Systems Humans are guided by their religious & ethical beliefs

Great change is often achieved by force Revolution Great change is often achieved by force

Interaction with environment People must deal with their surroundings in order to survive

People use their resources in various ways to meet their needs Economics People use their resources in various ways to meet their needs

Cultures share things, from music to food to ideas Cultural interaction Cultures share things, from music to food to ideas

Empire building Human cultures share a desire to become more powerful – often dominating other groups

Science & Technology Societies desire to know more about their world and to solve whatever problems they encounter