For modern western societies the Indians, natives, or native Americans have had the most influence on western society.
In the East, ancient Chinese civilization, with its advancements in technology, philosophy, and governance, has had a significant impact on present-day Eastern societies. In the West, ancient Greek civilization, known for its contributions to philosophy, science, and democracy, has greatly influenced modern Western societies.
"White Man's Burden" is another name for civilizing mission, referring to the belief that Western nations had a duty to bring their civilization to non-Western societies.
Pre-colonial life in Umuofia was centered around traditional customs, beliefs, and communal living, while Western society was influenced by industrialization, individualism, and technology. Umuofia operated under a system of chiefs, clans, and religious rituals, while Western societies had governments, social classes, and institutionalized religions. There was a focus on community harmony in Umuofia, compared to the emphasis on progress and development in Western societies.
Anthropology focuses on non-literate societies to understand the diversity of human cultures, lifestyles, and social systems. By studying these societies, anthropologists can gain insights into human behavior, beliefs, practices, and social structures that may differ from Western or modern societies. This helps in challenging ethnocentric views and expanding our understanding of what it means to be human.
The early prolonged absence of humans in the Western Hemisphere can be attributed to geographical barriers such as vast oceans that made long-distance travel challenging for ancient civilizations. Additionally, the lack of advanced navigation technology and seafaring skills likely limited early human migrations to the Western Hemisphere.
The Celts were a group of ancient tribal societies in Europe, known for their skilled metalwork, intricate art, and warrior culture. They spoke Celtic languages and existed from around the Iron Age to the Roman conquest of their territories. The Celts were spread across much of Western Europe and had a strong influence on later cultures in the region.
The two ways in which Eastern and Western Roman society were different include the fact that the Western Roman embraced Latin language, wile the Eastern part embraced Greek, and that the Western Roman society was wholly absorbed by the barbarians, but the Eastern were not.
Among the earliest civilizations in the Western Hemisphere is that of the Olmecs, as early as 1500 BC, in eastern Mexico. This was preceded by the people called the Mokaya (corn people) in southern Mexico and Guatemala, one of the first agricultural societies.
The Age of Exploration influenced agriculture by introducing new crops and technologies to different parts of the world. In the Western hemisphere, European explorers brought crops such as wheat, sugarcane, and livestock like cattle to the Americas, while also adopting new agricultural techniques from indigenous peoples. In the Eastern hemisphere, the exchange of crops like maize, potatoes, and tomatoes from the Americas revolutionized agriculture and diets in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Diocletion was the emperor when he put into effect the reform of dividing Rome into two parts, Eastern and Western. Diocletion kept the power in the West where Rome was still the capital. His co-emperor was CONSTANTINE. Constantine was the emperor for Eastern Rome. He created his capital on the strait that connected the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. This capital is called CONSTANTINOPLE. Constantinople is where what we call "eastern civilizations" can find their roots. All "western civilizations" can find their roots in the original capital, Rome. Also, after Rome "fell" (meaning the western half) the eastern half still thrived for many years.
it helped by providing a natural barrier to keep out invaders
Developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe
Both the Maya and Songhai empires were advanced civilizations known for their impressive architectural achievements and complex societies. They both developed sophisticated writing systems and had strong centralized governments. Additionally, both empires engaged in long-distance trade and were known for their advancements in art, science, and technology.
Eastern Hemisphere societies developed long distance trade more extensively than Western Hemisphere societies because of geography. Some geographical differences added obstacles. The use of domesticated animals also played a role.
The earliest European civilizations developed in ancient Greece and ancient Rome. These civilizations laid the foundation for Western culture, political systems, and philosophy that continue to influence the world today.
Developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe
It led Western states to interfere with Middle Eastern governments.
What contributions did Indo-European peoples make to the development of Western Civilization during the ancient world