Analyze Historical Trends Across A Time Period
This outcome focuses on the idea of historical trends across a time period whereas the former objective emphasized themes within a time period. When looking within a time period, we looked at what was happening within one civilization at a certain point in time; all of the civilizations made contributions that lasted beyond their own time period and helped future generations. These contributions helped define the Classical Period for each of the civilizations discussed. During the Post-Classical Period, we will study trends across civilizations because there will be more periods of interaction between these civilizations in terms of trade and cultural exchanges than ever before. Now instead of thinking about what is happening in just one region at one time, you should start thinking about what is happening across multiple regions and how that ultimately allows for exchange of ideas and trade.
What Is The Post-Classical Period?
The post-classical era (500 C.E. to 1500 C.E.) is period of readjustment for many civilizations. While it marks the end of the classical civilizations, some elements will remain. For example, the Christian Church in Europe remains strong even after the fall of the Roman Empire. The early centuries of the post-classical period are characterized by internal power struggles, external invasions, or a combination of the two while the later part of this time period is characterized by
societies trying to restore political and social order. As societies attempt to reorganize and stabilize, there is a re-emergence of regional trade and beginning of trade connections with other civilizations. Religion plays a big role in the exchange of ideas as Christianity, Islam and Buddhism push beyond their places of origins and enter into new realms. In some places, we are still living with some of the social, economic and cultural legacies of the post-classical period. As we go through each of the post-classical civilizations, think about some of these larger themes and consider what is happening at the same time in other places. For example, if you are reading about China think about what is happening in Western Europe at the same time. This gives you a broader perspective and allows you to compare things chronologically. Remember nothing occurred in a vacuum.
Comparison time line of the post-classical period by region.
Reading Assignments
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Be sure to look at the milestone activity to help you know the topics on which to focus.
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Chapter 7 The Rise and Spread of Islam
Ch. 8 The Development of Russia
Ch. 9 The Mongol Empire
Ch. 10 Chinese Dynasties
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