HISB31H3 Lecture 3: Lecture 3.pdf
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What is a historical process: reformation, process that creates change i. e rome: republic to empire, women"s rights in north america, chinese dynasty. Similarities: roads: long distance navigation, silk roads link chinese and roman empires, coins, architecture, institutions. Rome: aqueducts, code of law: send governor to areas and keep public peace. China: yellow, east, & south china seas, great wall, symbol of power and might, to keep the barbarians out. Barbarian: invader, can"t tell apart from romans, not primitive, outsider, threatens borders. Physical characteristics: distinct & unmixed, blue eyes, red hair, large size, can"t do hard labor, handle thirst or heat. Geography: forests & swamps, makes grain, good for farming animals (the more, the better, no gold or silver. Military: spears, shields, missiles, little protection: few helmets, breastplate, main strength is foot soldiers, take bodies of their dead. Government & women: kings = birthright, generals = merit lead because they are admired, punishments dealt by priests, fear captivity.