10 Questions
What defines a Feudal society?
The granting of land and protection by kings and lords to lesser nobles
What is a key feature of an Industrial society?
The use of advanced technology to support a large population
What is a characteristic of a Post Industrial Society?
The transition from a manufacturing-based to a service-based economy
What is a key characteristic of a Pastoral society?
The domestication of animals for food
What is a result of the creation of surplus products in a Pastoral society?
Building of communities and exchange of excess commodities
What was a primary reason for horticultural communities to be nomadic?
The depletion of land's resources or water supplies
What effect did the creation of surplus have on horticultural communities?
It led to the development of new professions unrelated to survival
What led to the extinction of horticultural communities around the 9th century?
Agricultural advancements
What was a significant effect of the surge in food supplies due to new technologies?
People began to cluster and population expanded swiftly
Which professions emerged first as a result of agricultural advancements?
Farmers, landowners, and warriors
Study Notes
Societal Characteristics
- A Feudal society is defined by a hierarchical system of obligations and dependencies between lords and vassals.
Industrial Society
- A key feature of an Industrial society is the centrality of factories and machines in the production process.
Post-Industrial Society
- A characteristic of a Post-Industrial society is the shift from manufacturing to service-oriented economies.
Pastoral Society
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A key characteristic of a Pastoral society is the reliance on animal husbandry and herding.
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The creation of surplus products in a Pastoral society leads to the emergence of social hierarchies and specialized labor.
Horticultural Communities
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Horticultural communities were nomadic due to the need to find fertile land for crop rotation and to avoid soil depletion.
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The creation of surplus in horticultural communities led to population growth and social complexity.
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The introduction of the heavy plow in the 9th century led to the extinction of horticultural communities as they were replaced by agricultural societies.
Agricultural Advancements
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The surge in food supplies due to new technologies led to population growth and the emergence of cities.
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The first professions to emerge as a result of agricultural advancements were craftsmen and merchants.
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