Hst 1100 module 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HST 1100 Module 1 - The Ancient near East: The First Civilizations What are the characteristics of civilization? 1. an urban focus: cities became the centers of political, economic, social, cultural, and religious development; 2. a distinct religious structure: the gods were deemed crucial to the community's success, and professional priestly classes, as stewards of the gods' property, regulated relations with the gods; 3. new political and military structures: an organized government bureauc...

HST 1100 Module 12 - Recovery and Rebirth: The Age of the Renaissance What characteristics distinguish the Renaissance from the Middle Ages? The Middle Ages were a period lacking classical culture. The Renaissance, on the other hand, was a period of recovery from the Middle Ages, recuperating from the Black Death, political disorder, and economic recession. Italy was viewed as the birthplace of the modern world. Increasing wealth created new possibilities for the enjoyment of worldly things. Th...

HST 1100 Module 11 - The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century What impact did the Black Death have on the society and economy of Europe? The plague had a profound psychological effect on people. People began to fear death and live in the moment. People also thought God sent the plague to punish them. Jews were accused of causing plague by poisoning the town wells, and anti-semitism increased. Additionally, after the plague people became more violent and began t...

HST 1100 Module 10 - The Rise of Kingdoms & the Growth of Church Power What steps did the rulers of England and France take during the High Middle Ages to reverse the decentralizing tendencies of fief-holding? What were the major political and religious developments in Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and northern and eastern Europe during the High Middle Ages? The Kings' positions in the High Middle Ages were sanctioned by divine favor. The Kings strengthened governmental institutions. The revi...

HST 1100 Module 3 - The Civilization of the Greeks Unit 1: The Ancient World How did the geography of Greece affect Greek history in the terms of politics, military developments, and the economy? The mountainous terrain of Greece isolated Greeks of one another, which led to communities following their own separate paths. Communities grew attached to their independence and fought one another for advantages. The small communities fostered participation in political affairs and unique cultural ex...