GASA01H3 Lecture : You're welcome

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The kind of questions on final exam is likely to be similar to the discussion questions. Sanskrit (ancestor of modern european and indian language) rise of traditional indian culture major scientific achievements, especially in mathematics. Guptas dynasty collapse by white huns, indian contact with the west. respect for learning and education, study of vedas. weak political power, fragmented governance, allows elite to freely think and express themselves. Shang dynasty debate whether or not this is the first chinese dynasty, currently considered the first. Zhou dynasty slave rebels and rebellion put an end to shang. born during the second half of zhou dynasty. Qin dynasty first chinese empire, unified china. Imperial system, efforts to consolidate power and centralize control. Han dynasty rebellion, lead to fall of qin. retention of the qin system, expanded territory. han legalism softened with common sense, confucianism government to serve its people of han.

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Unique features of Asia

Upon the premodern histories of various Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea,India, Southeast Asia, central Asia), what are the major features of Asian civilizations, especially those features that are distinct from Western civilizations? These include geography, language, religion, philosophy, political system, social organization, status of women, and science/medicine/technology

1.Compare the Indian civilizations north of Mexico with those in Central and South America.

2.Discuss the benefits and drawbacks for European and American societies resulting from contact and the trade that developed after 1500.

3.What motivated Europeans to establish settlements in the New World? What made it possible for them to undertake those settlements?

4.How did Spanish settlements and attitudes toward native populations in the New World differ from those of the English?

5.Discuss the economic and religious factors critical to English colonization.

Chapter 1

1. Apart from the acquisition of Indian land, white Europeans acquired original titles to land in America in five major ways. Identify each method and explain each in detail.

2. Labor was always in short supply in the colonies which was very often met by bound workers (unfree). Identify each type of bound worker used in the colonies and explain each in detail.

3. The English organized their colonial ventures in several ways. Identify and explain each being sure to contrast their differences. Include a discussion of âentrepotâ as part of your answer.

4. The movement toward the modern European nation began in the late 14th century. Define and discuss the role mercantilism, long-distance trade, and legal developments played in this transformation.

Chapter 2

1. Regional specialization played a crucial role in colonial economic development. Discuss regional specialization in the colonies using the concepts of comparative advantage and opportunity cost.

2. Discuss/explain the relative importance of slavery between Northern, Middle, and Southern colonies. What social institutions fostered a growing dependency on slavery in the South?

3. Discuss the distribution/composition of total colonial trade with the West Indies, Africa, Southern Europe, and the UK.

4. In colonial times, licensing restricted access to business opportunities Discuss and explain the four governmental controls present in colonial America.

note: please answer all of the following questions. There also is no rush since the assignment is due by sunday @ 11pm. Thanks

GASA01H3 Lecture : You're welcome

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