Key Concepts for WHAP Unit 2 Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Strayer
Key Concept 2.1 States and empires increase in size—religions are transformed Religions/Belief Systems: provide social bonds and ethical codes They reinforced political, economic, and occupational stratification. Religious and political authority often merged, along with military and legal structures to justify rule. Generate conflict with varying beliefs.
Key Concept 2.2 States and empires grew in size saw: Empires needed Conflict over resources Some empires expanded dramatically Powerful militaries and administrations (bureaucracies) New groups of military and political elites Empires needed Policies to govern diverse populations Sometimes to assimilate; sometimes to exclude Successes of Empires often created problems Expanded borders caused political, cultural and administrative problems they couldn’t handle Overused resources and people…environmental, social, and economic problems. Problmes when disproportionate wealth in the hands of the elite
Key Concept 2.3 Organization of large-scale empires led to Dramatic increase in long-distance trade Demand for raw materials and luxury goods Land and water routes linking much of the Eastern Hemisphere Trade exchanges happening alongside communication and exchange networks The Americas and Oceania developed localized networks.
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