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What does the term 'globalisation' often refer to?
What does the term 'globalisation' often refer to?
An economic system that has emerged in the last 50 years
What is the main subject matter of Chapter IV?
What is the main subject matter of Chapter IV?
The Making of a Global World
What were some of the things carried by travellers, traders, and pilgrims in ancient times?
What were some of the things carried by travellers, traders, and pilgrims in ancient times?
Goods, money, values, skills, ideas, inventions, germs and diseases
What are some factors that contributed to the making of the global world?
What are some factors that contributed to the making of the global world?
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When did an active coastal trade link the Indus valley?
When did an active coastal trade link the Indus valley?
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What are some examples of the factors that have contributed to the making of the global world throughout history?
What are some examples of the factors that have contributed to the making of the global world throughout history?
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How has global interconnectedness evolved over time?
How has global interconnectedness evolved over time?
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What are the visible signs of global interconnectedness in our lives today?
What are the visible signs of global interconnectedness in our lives today?
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How does the history of the global world help us understand the concept of 'globalisation'?
How does the history of the global world help us understand the concept of 'globalisation'?
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What are some of the reasons why people have historically travelled vast distances?
What are some of the reasons why people have historically travelled vast distances?
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Study Notes
Globalisation and Its Evolution
- Globalisation often refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, societies, and cultures.
Chapter IV: The Global World
- The main subject matter of Chapter IV is the historical process of making the global world.
Ancient Trade and Travel
- Travellers, traders, and pilgrims in ancient times carried goods, ideas, and cultures between different regions.
- Examples of items carried by them include spices, textiles, and precious stones.
Factors Contributing to Globalisation
- Some key factors that contributed to the making of the global world include:
- Trade and commerce
- Conquest and empire-building
- Migration and pilgrimage
- Science and technology
Indus Valley Trade
- An active coastal trade link existed between the Indus valley and other regions around 3000 BCE.
Historical Factors of Globalisation
- Examples of factors that have contributed to the making of the global world throughout history include:
- The Silk Route
- The discovery of the New World
- The Industrial Revolution
Evolution of Global Interconnectedness
- Global interconnectedness has evolved over time through:
- The development of new technologies
- The growth of international trade
- The migration of people across regions
Visible Signs of Global Interconnectedness
- Some visible signs of global interconnectedness in our lives today include:
- Global brands and products
- International news and media
- The internet and social media
Understanding Globalisation through History
- The history of the global world helps us understand the concept of 'globalisation' by:
- Revealing the complex processes that have shaped the global world
- Highlighting the connections and interdependencies between different regions
Reasons for Historical Travel
- Some reasons why people have historically travelled vast distances include:
- The search for new resources and opportunities
- The desire to spread ideas and cultures
- The need to escape conflict or persecution
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Test your knowledge on the making of a global world with this quiz! Discover the long history of trade, migration, and capital movement that has shaped our modern globalized economy.