The Power Parthenon PRIDES
The Power Parthenon A model or framework used for studying civilizations through the six categories of historical analysis.
Political What are the rules of this civilization? Who decides the rules? Why? laws, elected/appointed leaders, documents
Religious What does this civilization believe? Why? places of worship, religious texts, sermons, prayers, afterlife, traditions, gods
Intellectual What does this civilization know? How do they know this information? Who gets to know the information? books, arts, ideas, knowledge, education, technology, information
Diplomatic How does this civilization interact with other nations? Treaties, military, wars, international relations, U.N.
Economic What are the resources of this civilization? How do they get the resources? Who gets the resources? money, taxes, welfare programs, trade
Social How do people live their lives? Issues related to race/ethnicity, social class, and gender diet, entertainment, roles in family
Power Parthenon in US History P R I D E S
Foundation is Geography