Chapter 13 The Worlds of the Fifteenth Century

This will be the last blog of this semester. It's a little sad seeing that I have been doing blogs for the past two semesters, not only in this class but for World History II as well. I must say that it has been beneficial to me in many ways because it lets me write my opinions about the chapter. I can connect it to different things in our world and society today so I think blogging overall has been a progressive success.

Anyhow, chapter 13 is mainly about the the worlds of the fifteenth century. Some of the topics we discussed were human communities and paleolithic societies.

Despite the agricultural revolution that society took into consideration, the topic I found most interesting was "Paleolithic Persistence." Many societies changed if not immediately after the agricultural advance, but many still held onto old Paleolithic ways. Substantial areas still held onto gathering and hunting societies. Countries such as Australia, much of Siberia, the arctic coastlands, and parts of Africa and the Americas grasped the notion of old ways. Almost all of Australia still practiced hunting and gather ways and assimilated various material items or cultural practices from outsiders such as outrigger canoes, fish hooks, complex netting techniques, artistic styles, rituals, and mythological ideas. All these aspects took place on the out skirts of Australia. They too slowly converted into modern agricultural techniques, but were not noticed after the fifteenth century because the rest of the world was "more important" and "more advanced."

I found this particular section very catchy because it shows that not everyone went crazy after the revolutions of agriculture and other aspects. Many people stayed true to their roots, because that was the means of survival their whole lives. I respect that in many ways because if you cant remember the way you started, you will never be successful in anything. Hunting and gather societies were the basis in which people ate and survived. Stone tools are what people used to hunt to catch animals. All these basic things are the most important necessities in which life have brought us too. In my point of view the people who did not jump at the sight of the agricultural and the early progress in civilizations are very commendable. They hold different qualities with makes them different from the world. They too should still be recognized in our history books because they are just as important as anyone else in society. It is people like them who have made our society in modern day as successful as it has become now.

Chapter 12 Pastoral Peoples on the Global Stage

Chapter 12 is mostly about pastoral peoples on the global stage. There are many different topics about the mongols and the different countries.

The topic in this chapter that I thought was the most interesting would probably be the the plague which was a Eurasian Pandemic. The plague was later called the “Black Death” for many reasons. It was a real big issue of pestilence and originated somewhere in Central Asia. Bacteria spread throughout trade routes of the Mongol Empire and spread rapidly. This disease was carried by rodents and soon was transferred over to human beings. This plague began in 1331 and by 1347 it reached Western Europe. This disease was associated with the lymph nodes coming to swell, horrible headaches, internal bleeding, and high fever. These symptoms were inevitable to stop and most likely died within just a few days. This plague affected the entire world and fifty to ninety percent  were affected by death. Some countries like India and Sub-Saharan Africa were not affected as badly, but most countries were wiped out.

This is very scary because imagine a disease that travels so fast, you cannot run from it? Imagine something that is inevitable to beat yet you still fail in trying. Sanitary issues were horrible in these times, and it is a shame that so many millions of people had to die because of the unawareness of being clean. It is heartbreaking because technology was not as advanced as it was today, therefore many people had to pay for those facts. Human beings and rodents are never associated in times now. There are rules and regulations to all health and safety issues which is one of the best things that our society could ever develop. People know what it means to shower every day and brush your teeth every day. The basic necessities to keep clean and to stick by living in a fresh and clean environment. This shows much of a change times have come because the cleanliness from then to now is a huge difference. Its not only beneficial to ourselves but our worlds at that. Technology has come far, and only begins to advance more and more each and every day.

Chapter 10 The World of European Christendom

In chapter 10, it has a lot to do with the world of European Christendom. This was a huge topic back with the Byzantium Empire.

The topic in this chapter that I found most interesting would probably be the “Byzantine Church and the Christian Divergence.” Caesaropapism meant that the state was tied to the church. On the other hand, Roman Catholic Churches maintained independence from more political authorities. This was ironic because in Byzantium the emperor was the role of both “Caesar” which head of state and was the pope being head of Church. He made many decisions about the doctrine and treated the Church as a government department. The church and state had a great unity and community, and virtually could not be separated. Bishops and priests spread the word of the Church to every corner of the empire. It was a great experience for both state and church because they were bonded by one. Orthodox Christianity also had a big influence on every aspect of the Byzantium life.

I think that the idea of church and state being bonded by one is good in some aspects but on the other hand can also cause problems. If everyone is agreeing to the fact of church and state being affiliated then it is okay because many people are all for it. The problems arise when people disagree about the rules and regulations that church has on the state. I know that our government in this day does not have too much affiliation between church and state because we are not a one religion country. The United States has numerous religions such as Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, etc. If one specific religion was affiliated with the state, it would be like a smack to the face because everyone could not agree. I think this would be a major issue in our society today. Back then almost everyone had the same religious beliefs and attitudes so it was easier that Church and state was affiliated. I think it shows how much times have changed, because we are no where near where we were at centuries ago. It shows that many of our beliefs have branched out into more belief, resembling the growth our world has made.

Chapter 9 China and the World

In chapter 9, it talks mostly about China and the East Asian Connections. In particular, there is a subcategory that caught my eye which was “Women in the Song Dynasty.”

Women in the Song Dynasty seemed very interesting for me to read about because it talked about the different characteristics in which Song Women had in those societies. It was apparent that women and men were needed to be kept separate in every domain of life. Women did not have much rights but were compelled to always follow the “boy” and be ruled by her husband. It was the right thing to do and was expected of every women. Women were often blamed for being a distraction to men’s pursuit to be successful, an understatement in these days. The women of the Sony Dynasty had to undergo many problems such as foot binding. Foot binding was very painful, it cracked a women’s foot into a smaller size, often resembling eroticism with this act. It was very popular for them and they thrived for more attention from their husbands.

In my point of view I think that the women in the Sony Dynasty had to undergo a series of complications with their lives. To be honest, the society we live in now is so much more equal than times back then so it is very hard to understand the inequality that took place back then. Women went through a lot of pain, and were bossed around by not only their husbands but other male figures. I could not imagine anyone bossing me around telling me what to wear, how to wear it, what to do, or even what to say with my life. My life is sacred to me in many ways, and I respect the fact that I am who I am. I am a women, but more than that I am an individual/ a human being. I thrive to be the best I can be. Not from the rules of others, but from my own knowledge. Its hard to understand how societies could be so harsh in olden times but I am very grateful for being able to embrace our society in this day and age.

Chapter 8 Commerce and Culture

This chapter is mostly about cultures and different cultures of the world. Its an interesting chapter because it has a lot to do with the Silk Roads, the Sea Roads. There is also a good chunk about the diseases in transit in the world. In particular I thought this section was one of the most interesting subjects to talk about.

The diseases of the world have a lot to do with the population number rising and decreasing. There was also many disease patterns that took in account over times in Afro-Eurasia. With different trades happening all over the world, this also carried many different diseases. The first one was the early case of the great epidemic in Athens. During this time, Roman and Han empires was greatly affected with measles and small pox. This took out a huge chunk of the population, in those times there was no cure or a way to contain the disease. Moving alone, the Bubonic Plague that took place between 534-750 c.e. took over the Mediterranean world and wiped out a good amount of people. The Black death also spread because the Mongol Empire unified which caused much diseases. Overall, millions of people died during the disease transit.

In my point of view I think it is very sad that so many people had to die from these diseases. It was a given that there was not much technology, meaning there was also not much medical help from anywhere. People were not educated enough to handle diseases like this, or to at least contain it from spreading. It is heart breaking to think about this because they were helpless and if they had the medical attention that we take so granted for now a days, millions of people could have been saved from these diseases. It is very important that we appreciate what we have because not everyone had the same privileges to keep our lives. This also shows how far society has come with not only technology but the intricate aspects of technology such as medical, food, and electronics.

Overall, this is a touchy yet huge topic in our history of Chapter 8.

Chapter 7 Classical Era Variations

The Mayan Civilization has had much success within the subject of writing and warfare. Between the years 250 to 900 C.E. was the most notable and successful achievements of their civilization. In mathematical concepts, priests created a mathematical system that included the number zero and place notion, which was capable of complex calculations. The Mayan people were very smart and skillful people. They used mathematics and combined it with night skies to figure out the rotations of different planets, the figure out when eclipses of the sun and moon would occur, to famously construct calendars, and to calculate the length of the solar system. They did not stop there, they also created an elaborate writing system that involved pictographs and phonetic/syllabic elements

Overall the Mayan civilization was a very advanced and successful civilization of their time. They were skilled in other aspects as well such as draining swamps, terraced hillsides, flattened ridge tops, and constructed an elaborate water management system. The Mayan advanced in almost all crucial aspects of every day life. I think that this is commendable upon their part because it must be take time, patience, and focus to figure out the things that they created. At this point in our society, if it was not for the Mayans that created our calendar, we virtually would not have a basic understanding of how the calendar system works. The Mayans created such an important element of our lives, that without them spending their time to create such a calendar, we would never know the importance of the days of the year. How many months, or how many hours in day. All these key elements tie in to each other, and I think its remarkable how the Mayans evolved this calendar over time.

Lastly, the hard work of the Mayans are granted, and it would not surprise me about how many other elements of life that evolved from the Mayan civilization.

Chapter 11 The Worlds of Islam

This chapter is all about the "Worlds of Islam" which talks about all aspects of the religion. One part that I found very interesting about this chapter was the section on women in men in early Islam. It’s interesting because the Quran, also known as the holy book, was a little contradictory in what they were saying about males and females.

The Quran says that men and women are all equal. It says that they both have the same rights and privileges as long as they surrendered themselves to Allah. This was true in many ways, but at the same time the Quran also stated that in marriage, men are superior to women. Reading this made me very confused based upon the fact that by just adding the world “marriage” all equality, rights, and privileges were diminished. To me it seems as though when women are married to men, it’s basically the end of their lives. They must follow all their husbands’ orders and wishes, and must not be disobedient. If this were to occur, they would be beaten. A lot was expected of women, to enjoy their sexual life willingly with their partners. Although have more than one husband per female was prohibited, polygamy was accepted for men to have one than one wife. The amount of inequality involved in this religion is amazing considering that before marriage everyone was “equal.”

In my point of view, I think that the injustice for women in this religion is horrible. I would not survive a day in the shoes of these women because I am the type of person who will talk back, who will fight for my rights, and will not be treated badly or disrespected. The religion favors men mostly because they have a lot more freedom to do what they desire. A marriage is a bond between two people who should treat each other equally. Not the male being able to have sex with whomever they please, and the female being faithful women to her husband. Things and society have changed, and the rules behind the Quran in my perspective are wrong and need to be changed. I am very passionate about what I am saying because no religion should discriminate between males and females. This is true for many reasons and should be considered because the lives of a male and female are no different. Females deserve just the same amount of care, freedom, and opportunity as men do. Not only does this happen in the Islamic religion, but it has had a pattern of forming throughout our history around the world.

The fight for justice and equality will always remain there.

Chapter 6 Eurasian Social Hierarchies

This chapter has a lot to do with Social Hierarchies and the different classes that people are in different societies. It is interesting to see how people in the same environment can be peasants towards people that are the same type of person in which are at the top of the system being rich.

One section in particular is the social life and duty in classical India. There are a five levels in the caste system in India:
Brahmin -- priests, teachers
Ksatriya -- warriors, rulers
Vaisya -- farmers, merchants, artisans
Sudra -- labor
Untouchables -- polluted labor

These are the different levels which exist in India, not only a back hundreds of years ago, but still at this moment do exist. In connecting this topic which my own life, being Indian I also take part in this caste system. My mother was born full Brahmin, and my father was born full Ksatriya which makes me half and half on both level. Being on the top of caste list, my family has more of a upper hand on most aspects. My mother does not want me to marry in any lower than what I am now, and is a big deal in regards to who I am marry, what caste they are, and how their families are. It would be impossible for me to even think about marrying outside my race, let alone out of my class.

Overall, the caste system plays a huge role in the Indian society. Although it may not seem like a big deal, it hugely is. This does not only occur in India but even occurs here in the United States. There is a huge difference between the Power Elite and the homeless people of our society. Although we dont categorize ourselves as a caste system, we have come to have our own titles in that same sense. This phenomenon occurs all over the world.

Chapter 5 Eurasian Cultural Traditions

This chapter was interesting to me because one of the topics was "Hinduism as a Religion of Duty and Devotion" which in a way pertains to me and my life. My family and I follow the religion of Hinduism and are strong believers in this practice.

In this section, it talks about how Buddhism originated from India from Hinduism. Buddhism has a lot to do with some of the Indian culture and also a lot to do with the ways of Hinduism. It not only has many similarities but at the same time Hinduism took over Buddhism in many ways. The reason why Buddhism faded in India was because there was a new found religion in the first millennium being Hinduism, which masses found "more accessible" than other sacrifices. Hinduism was more vivid and understandable to others groups of people. "Hinduism indicated more clearly that action in the world and the detached performance of caste duties might also provide a path to liberation.

It was popular that many religious paths in Hinduism was a way of devotion to one or another of India's many gods and goddesses. Being a Hindu, we are always trying to find a way of devotion to our gods because we live for the peace and spirituality. Hinduism is a lot about peace, love, tranquility, and sacrifice. Sacrifice of all meat and bi-product which involve any living creatures. We respect ourselves, our environment, as well as others. Many different gods and goddesses are involved with different powers, representing which god/goddess to pray to on each specific day.

Overall, India has had a huge influence on Buddhism and the spread of Buddhism. Some many say that the rate of decline in Buddhism was because of Hinduism as being the more accessible religion.

Confucius

Some of the Confucius quotes were very knowledgeable and maybe me open my outlook a lot. It opened my views a lot and had a lot to do with the "superior man" and the "good man." I think the quotes were very beneficial to read and analyze, to get a bigger picture, and to always interpret different surroundings that the one than the one we are in right now. For example, some of the quotes that I found interesting were:

"What the superior man seeks, is in himself. What the mean man seeks, is in others" -Confucius

--This quote is very strong because it shows that the point of view from the superior from the mean. In my point of view I think that the superior man seeks a lot in himself because he thinks highly of himself and his values. He is comfortable with himself and his decisions while the mean man is seeking what he wants to see in himself in others. He wishes he could be someone he is not, so instead of working hard to be the person he cannot, he tries to find in others. This can create a huge deal of inferiority. 

"The mind of the superior man is conversant with virtue; the mind of the base man is conversant with gain." -Confucius

--This quote is interesting because again it is another quote that shows the point of view from the superior man  and also the base man. I think this quote is saying that the superior man has a lot more knowledge in regards to the fact that he has a head full of virtue. Not only does he look out for himself but he puts others before he puts himself. Which fills him with virtue, while on the other hand the base man is different. Instead of looking for the prosperity in others, he looks for gain in himself, he looks for the beneficial movements with gain in all aspects. That differentiates between the superior and the base. This quote was very thoughtful to me.

Overall, the Confucius quotes were a great bunch of quotes to read. He was a very prosperous and influential human being amongst many different groups of people and continues to be with the work he has left behind including his amazing quotes.

Chapter 4 Eurasion Empires

Chapter 4 is all about the different empires such as the Persian Empire, the Greeks, the Roman Empire, Chinese Empires, and the Indian Empire.

The empires that surprised me the most were the Persian and Greek Empires. These empires surprised me because they had the most unfair battle in the history of wars. This took place in 490-479 B.C.E. The thing that intrigued me the most was the fact that the Greeks only fought with 300 men and the Persians with thousands or warriors. The Greeks were left with 300 men after all the rest retreated, and the Persians had a full army. Surprisingly, the Greek did a GREAT job holding off the Persian army, and were close to victory until their secret strategy was given away. It was a great success for the Greeks, and they fought till the very end, knowing that they would die, yet the battle continued until every single man was dead.

In my point of view, I thought it was the bravest thing to do on behalf of the Greeks. Although they knew they were going to lose, they still fought with heart, passion, intensity, and determination to get as far possible as they can. Personally, I don't think I would ever be able to do what these men did. They were committed and died for their leader Leonidas. Setting up yourself for failure is one thing, and dying for with 300 people is another thing. I think that it is amazing on both sides for the battle that they put up. The constant fight and commitment that each side had was commendable. The series of wars went on for years at a time, all different battles, and all of the same intensity as the rest. It takes real heart to do what the Greeks did, with that, no other army in our history, has pulled a stunt like that, and been successful with it.

Overall, the sacrifice with all the battles of the Greco-Persian wars was huge. Unfortunately, fighting was the only option for these two empires, but the battles will always be remembered through out the centuries to come. It shows us a great example of how warriors are supposed to fight and what you need to have what it takes to complete such stunts.

Chapter 3 First Civilizations Cities, States, and Unequal Societies

I find it very interesting how even the first civilizations had hierarchies of class. Hierarchies of class have played a huge roll in society not only back then but now as well. The social classes enjoyed everything from wealth in land or salaries, avoided physical labor, had the finest of everything, and occupied the top positions in political, military, and religious life. They were seen differently by clothing they owned, houses they lived in, and which types of burial they had. Some of the classes were artisans of all kinds, lower-level officials, soldiers and police, servants, and mostly farmers.

These ideas of classes and hierarchies have evolved over time, some places more than others. For example, a particular place that still emphasizes hierarchies is India. Its one of the strongest places there are when it comes to social classes. The peasants marry the peasants and the rich upper class marries the rich upper class. It happens even in my own home. My parents are always telling me who to marry, in which caste they are, or a particular religion. In the caste system, name and rank is all that matters to them, but in my point of view I think its unfair and ridiculous.

 In my opinion, I think the idea about hierarchies of class is ignorant. I believe that everyone no matter if you are born in a peasant family or a rich family, should be treated equally. I think that they deserves the same opportunities as anyone else along with the same treatment as anyone else. Being put into categories based on your last name, religion, or class does no justice to anyone. It only creates a sense of hate, distrust, and tension among all the people in their nation. In order to have a unified country, you need to have everyone be on the same level. You cant single people out because that does not bring about the best in people. Even today in our nation, people who are rich think they are better than the middle class, and football players think they are better than nerd, and hollywood actors think they are better than fans. All these categories that we have created as a nation is wrong. It does not help,  but divides people. If we can let go of categorizing people, we could some day become one as a nation, rather than a numerous amount of groups.

Gilgamesh

I think The Epic of Gilgamesh, was a pretty interesting story, based on the fact that it had many different meanings to it. There was a lot to do with a certain girl who was supposed to break Enkidu down, to make him a little more human, rather than an animal who he lived with his whole life. He was as such as a counterpart to Gilgamesh, someone who could be as a companion to him because they had almost equal power of each other. The girl was basically used to bring Enkidu to Gilgamesh so they could fight and see how has more power.

I interpreted part of this story as a little degrading to women because the girl was only used for her body and her sex. Her feminine touch and her womanly instincts were the only thing that were of usefulness to the story. I think that this just adds to the nature of women not being respected in our society now, as well as back then. Throughout generations and generations, women have had the lower hand in society, not only in jobs but the way people look at them. I think that this story simplifies of how society does not respect women in the way they should be.

Another way I interpreted this story was men who wanted to fight and conquer themselves. A lot of the time Europeans went around the whole world conquering land that they did not own even when people were there already. It shows how power hungry they were just to be in rule or to be powerful, more powerful than anyone else. That is what Enkidu displays when he is forced to see Gilgamesh, in an effort to see who is more powerful.

Overall, this story can be interpreted in so many ways and different aspects but it connects greatly towards our world history.

Chapter 2 First Farmers, The Revolutions of Agriculture

Chapter two has a lot to do with agriculture and the first farmers. Agriculture is one of the most important things to ever happen in our world. Agriculture does not only benefit ourselves, but it keeps us alive with healthy vegetables, fruit, and meat to live off. Agriculture has made our world a different place.

I find this subject very interesting because back when my parents lived in the Fiji Islands, they owned many acres of land which they farmed off of. They grew sugar canes, something that is very popular in Fiji. Agriculture first started about 12,00 years ago which was called either a Neolithic or an Agricultural Revolution. When people discovered the meaning of agriculture, it transformed their lives through the globe. Many things started to happen such as the formation of different landscapes to enhance more growing. Many of the farmers became picky on what plants and vegetables they actually wanted or did not want to grow. The domestication of animals became smaller varieties, only choosing certain animals such as chicken, pig, and cows. All these factors were huge in agriculture because it showed human beings a new way of life. I think this was huge because many humans even lost their hunting and gathering skills. Something that has been vital in peoples lives for centuries had suddenly disappeared all because of the simple task of agriculture. The more food that came in meant that more and more people would come in. Which then led to more exploitation to land.

In my opinion, agriculture is obviously a necessity in our everyday lives now. I think that its good and bad in its own ways but has taken over our globe. Before, people would hunt and cook their food for their families. Now, everything is handed to us. If we want lettuce, we go to Safeway and get lettuce. If we want chicken breast, we go to Safeway and its handed to us. What if society never came through an agricultural revolution? Would our world still be as advanced as it is now? Would our population be different, or any less than it is now? These are some major questions I think of when I think of agriculture. Without this simple revolution, our world could have been very different. It amazes me because since we have such easy access to agricultural goods, we exploit exploit exploit and exploit. We have come to an understanding of unlimited goods. Something that could have never happened without the agricultural revolution.

I think that it is important to respect what we have and not take it for granted, because the rate that we are going, we will end agriculture forever. The agricultural revolution was huge, and without it, virtually none of us would ever exist.

Chapter 1- Extra Credit (Class Notes)

Hello everyone :) Since I am missing class this Wednesday and Friday for soccer, I am writing another blog for extra credit notes to make up for my absences!

Class Notes-

I. First Migrations
   A. Homo sapiens were first found in eastern and southern Africa around 250,000 years ago and
        lived there for about 150,00 years.     
   B.  Homo sapiens then created a human revolution in which they taught themselves a number things
         such as hunting, fishing, and the use of stone and bone tools.
   C. About 100,000 years ago, the beginnings of migration started in Africa, where homo sapiens
       began migrating all over the world.
            a. Human migrated into Eurasia about 40,000 years ago where they mostly migrated in the
                Middle East.
                      1. The main discovery here was the development of new hunting technologies and
                          habits.
                      2. Also early forms of writing and cave paintings were discovered.
            b. The first place humans migrated was Australia nearly about 60,000 years ago.
                      1. This was the first way that humans used floating devices such as boats to travel to 
                          get to Australia.
                      2. This was the development of more than 250 different types of languages.
                      3. Communicationa and exchange networks such as singing, dancing, and rituals.
            c. Human migrated into the Americas about 30,000-15,000 years ago.
                      1. There were many different types of cultures in the Americas.
                      2. They started hunting huge animals such as mammoths and many of people learned to
                          adapt to different environments assuming that the ice age was coming to an end.
            d. One of the last places that humans migrated into was the Pacific which included islands such
                as the Phillipines, Solomon Islands, Bismarck, and Madagascar about 3,500 years ago.
                      1. They took agricultural techniques with them.
                      2. This created a huge environmental impact on the land, where animals and plants
                          became extinct.
II. Human Societies.
     A. Most societies were small where there was about 25-50 people in each group.
     B. Most bands were small and nomadic depending on where they could survive and get food.
     C. Many different rules came from Paleolithic societies:
          1. Men did most of the hunting and gathering, while women stayed home and cooked and
              cleaned for families.
          2. Distinguished the rights and wrongs of cheating and made it clear that incestry was not
              allowed.  
III. Different types of Paleolithic Societies
     A. San and Chumash societies were very conservative and kept their culture/ways the same when
          they continued into modern times.
     B. San men would use 28 different types of hunting tools to catch adequate food for their families.
     C. San women would cook and clean and were mostlty dependent on nature.
     D. San Societies were very equal amongst men and women.
     E. San belief system was polytheistic.
     F. Chumash societies were larger than San but lived in houses.
     G. Chuman solved many problems such as food shortages and violence.
     H. Chuman were more advanced than San in all ways such as living, hunting, eating, and
          traveling. 

WW Prologue, Intro to Part 1, Chapter 1

When I stop to think about our world, and how the people in our world were created, it amazes me at how far we have come from the first people to walk this earth. Homo sapiens first walked the earth 250,000 years ago in southern and eastern Africa. This was the home to "human revolution" which shaped the way people lived along with their behaviors. Human beings started to shape out different environments in Africa such as forests and deserts. Early humans taught themselves different technological innovations such as stones and blades along with the creation of hunting and fishing. They used different types of body ornaments such as beads and pigments to show social and symbolic behavior. All these different aspects of life that human beings taught themselves has now become the base of what we use in our everyday lives. Its amazing how things evolve slowly one after another whether they are human beings or activities of human beings. They evolve after each other creating a world of technologically advanced societies.

Human migration first led to the Middle East about 40,000 years ago. And soon after into Australia about 60,000 years ago. The Americas were the latest settlement somewhere between 30,000 to 15,000 years ago. The last phase of human migration was the Pacific. After all these migrations, outcomes of these were the first human societies. These were the Paleolithic societies which only contained about 25-50 people. From these societies shaped out rules such as men hunted for food and woman were to cook and clean and take care of the family. They also shaped out rules of incest and adultery which were clearly prohibited. In our day in age now, almost 80% of people strongly believe in those rules and follow them day to day. Its amazing how we still abide by the rules that we made 100,000 years ago as it is our everyday life now. Its amazing that things like this can carry on generation after generation.

The first humans in my point of view have shaped our everyday lives. They have made a solid foundation for us and it continues now and will forever.

First Blog of World History I

Hello there :)

This is my first blog for this class!

Cant wait to see what everyone has to say this semester! :)