Globalization and Historical Eras

Flashcards covering key concepts in globalization and historical periods, providing definitions and explanations.

Globalization

The spread of ideas, products, and practices from one place to another, facilitated by advances in transportation, communication, and technology.

Pax Mongolica

A historical period of peace during the Mongol Empire that allowed for extensive trade and cultural exchange.

Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

Industrial Revolution

A period of significant industrial growth characterized by the transition from hand production methods to machines.

Age of Exploration

A period from the late 15th century to the early 17th century marked by European global exploration, leading to the discovery of new lands.

Decentralized Triangle of Trade

A system of trade that involved three regions where goods were exchanged without a central controlling power.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 until the late 1930s.

Mongol Conquest

The vast territorial expansion of the Mongol Empire during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Social Change in the Renaissance

A transformation in artistic, cultural, and intellectual pursuits, leading to increased opportunities for women and a shift in social structures.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition, heavily influencing democratic ideals.

Gunpowder weapons

Firearms and explosives that revolutionized warfare in the early modern period.

Revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries

A series of political upheavals including the American, French, Haitian, and Latin American revolutions that sought independence and reform.

Civil Rights Movement

A decades-long movement aiming for social justice and equal rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups in the United States.

Black Death

The pandemic of plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing millions and contributing to the end of feudalism.

Arab Caliphates

Political and religious states formed during the Islamic expansion that played a significant role in governance and culture.

Social Structures Post-Industrial Revolution

Changes in the hierarchy and organization of society stemming from the advances in agriculture and industry.

Qing Dynasty

The last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912, characterized by significant cultural and political changes.