Historic Examples of Globalization

Globalization – the increasing interconnectedness of the world’s economies, political systems, cultures, ideas and problems.

Historic Globalization Globalization is not a new trend. Globalization is almost always fueled be economics. Technology has allowed more people to participate in globalization at a faster rate, but human societies have always shared goods, culture, and ideas.

What promotes Globalization? Economics Trade Conquest Ideology Spread religion or political systems. Curiosity

Results of Globalization Shared elements of culture, religion, knowledge, goods, disease.

Journal Write Define globalization. Provide three current examples of globalization. What are two examples of historic globalization? (Older than 500 years.)

Examples of Historic Globalization The Phoenicians The Silk Route The Roman Empire West African Empires The Conquistadors, Columbian Exchange, Triangular Trade The Russian Empire As we discuss these historic examples of globalization, consider what promoted the globalized nature of the society (trade, conquest, etc.), what goods or ideas were shared, how globalization impacted culture/societies?

The Phoenicians Prospered on the Mediterranean Coast from 1200 B.C.E. to 800 B.C.E. Little land for farming, but cedar trees were plentiful and could be used for building ships. Developed wealthy city-states and colonies around the Mediterranean Sea and even traveled to Europe and Africa. Phoenicians famous for trade in lumber, glass, and purple dye, known as Tyrian purple.

Phoenician Accomplishments Sailed around Africa (probably). The Phoenicians spread culture and ideas of civilizations that they came into contact with. Phoenician Alphabet Necessary to quickly and efficiently record business transactions. Simple alphabet of 22 characters replaced the cuneiform alphabet. Phonetic – one sign equaled a sound.

The Silk Road Goods were often traded between China, the Middle East, and Europe via the Silk Road. The Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes that traversed Asia from 1500 B.C.E. until 1500 A.D. Traders would travel the Silk Road routes on camels and in caravans. Ideas, art, and religious beliefs were also exchanged due to the contact between different cultures.

Dish with Europeans Playing Musical Instruments, Qing dynasty ( ), Kangxi period ( )

Dish with Europeans 1. What about this dish is Chinese? 2. How does the dish show a dialogue between Europe and China? 3. What about the dish shows a relationship between China and the Middle East?

The Roman Empire Adopted elements of Greek culture (religion, government, culture) Conquered huge empire, absorbed many different peoples. Empire got so big, became impossible to maintain. Legacy of the Roman Empire – Romance languages, republican government, roads and trade.

What problems might arise as an empire continues to grow and expand? The Roman Empire

The West African Empires Ghana ( ), Mali ( ), Songhay ( ) Islam adopted in This resulted in universities, greater trade with North Africa, centralized government and military. Mali and Songhay successful because they were sensitive to diversity of population, allowed indigenous leaders to maintain culture and customs under centralized Muslim state. Trade routes promoted trade within Africa and with Europe and Asia. Exported gold, agricultural goods, salt. Imported beads, iron ore, stone grinders.

The Conquistadors and Triangular Trade Conquistadors – god, gold and glory. Explorers wanted to get rich, spread their religion and become famous. ‘Discovered’ the New World. The Columbian Exchange – goods, ideas, disease. Sugar and the transatlantic slave trade. The Triangular Trade – Manufactured goods to Africa and the Americas, slaves to Americas, resources to Europe.

The Russian Empire Geography of Russia has encouraged creation of empire. Easy to invade from west. Quest for warm-water ports. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Continent of Eurasia Russia straddles both Europe and Asia, this is reflected in Russian culture. Vladimir Putin and the New Russian Empire History of Russia, 1533 to the Present

Imperialism Define Imperialism. Why do nations create empires? Why do empires fall?

Review/Journal Write Review your Historic Globalization notes. For each example of historic globalization (Phoenicians, Silk Route, Roman Empire, West African Kingdoms, Russian Empire), briefly explain why each society made global connections with other societies and what was exchanged as a result of their globalization.