World History Theories
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- What is the "Great Man Theory"?
- States that history is influenced by great men who have lived in the world, leaders of men, modelers. These mens actions shaped the world. Ex. Alexander the Great, Confucius, Julius Caesar, Jesus Christ, Napoleon, and Karl Marx
- What is Economic Determinism?
- Orginated by Karl Marx (who also invented communism), states that history is influenced by money or the pursuit or lack of money. And ecnomic consideration is the main focus of historic events. Solution to these problems are violent and/or changes the balance of the times. Karl stated that there are 2 people: owners and workers.
- What is Geographical Determinism?
- Geographical Determinism is when geography determines history. How people move from place to place. People's location on Earth.
- What is Theological Theory?
- Religion and interpretation of "Divine Will" guides and directs a man's destiny. God or some other divine force set the world in motion and controls the action of people.
- What is "The Masses"?
- The Masses establish all value patterns
- What is the Cyclic Theory?
- The theory states tyt history is divided into cultures. Artist portrayal synthesize conflicts
- What is the Geographical Theme of Location?
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There are 2 types of location:
Absolute location~ location on a map
Relative location~ where a place is using other locations - What is the Geographical Theme of Movement?
- How things move throughout the world
- What is the Geographical Theme of Place?
- How a place looks and is
- What is the Geographical Theme of Human/Enviroment Interaction?
- How they use the enviroment and number of people to live
- What is the Geographical Theme of Region?
- An area that has traits that are similiar everywhere in that area