HIST 1707 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Beringia, Islamic Golden Age, Norse Mythology
26 Aug 2016
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Forced in 4500 bce and lasted 5000 years into common era. Farming of cities and communities indicate forming of civilization. All ancient civilizations were concentrated over major water source. Slavery was common, writing was developed, idea of nuclear families, as well as other new ideas during formation of civilization. 400 ce: the beginning of the post classical age. This course will look at cultural contact and consequences. Year 6, judea was conquered by the roman empire. Romans didn"t respect the monotheistic nature of the jews. Jesus can be seen as a revolutionary a rabbi. Jesus wanted to dismantle systems of oppressions, after observing plight of the poor, urban poor. Jesus was charismatic which threatened the jewish elite, this led to him being handed over to the romans and crucified. Apostles spread the message after jesus death. Disenfranchised individuals (slaves, women, and the poor) latched on the message of salvation. Christianity brought an inclusionary message which appealed to many.
