GLOBALZN 1A03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: 10Th Millennium Bc, Silk Road, Limited Government
18 Dec 2016
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Chapter 2 globalization: glo and history, is glo a new phenomenon. Prehistoric 10000 bce to 35 000 bce. This period marks the end of a long process of settling 5 continents, to spread across the world was geographically limiting. We move from a decentralized to centralized and structured. From farming societies to self supporting societies. All this is called divergene : people and social connections stemming from a single origin but moving and diversify greatly over time and space (pg 22) Pre modern period 35 bce to 1500 ce. Which allows for faster and more efficient transportation of people and goods. Fostered the multiplication and extension of long distance communication and the exchange of culture technology, commodities and disease. Silk road - most extensive trade route we see. Global trade networks that link europe asia and africa. Increase of population = increase in urban cities and new diseases.
