Mankind the Story of All of Us (history.com)
EPISODE 6: SURVIVORS
Gold and salt in Africa lead to a vibrant trade between continents.
Europe is reborn. Money flows into Venice creating new opportunities for
entrepreneurs willing to take risks. In China, a new weapon – the gun
allows a peasant uprising to unify the country. Chinese innovations inspire
Europe, leading to the – printing press. Millions of books are printed, one
of which will inspire a journey to the New World. Armed with new ideas
and technologies, Europeans set their sights on conquering new lands.
Keys Include: Printing Press, Salt, Gunpowder, Gold
Terms to Know: analogy, aristocrat, capitalism, commodity, elixir,
industrial, nomad, prototype, renaissance
This Episode explains how Mankind emerges from the devastation of the Plague.
Write an essay that is AT LEAST one full page typed,
explaining the changes in society as a result of the plague.
Topics to think about….
1) How is social structure changed after the plaque?
2) How is Europe’s economy different after the plaque?
3) How is China’s society different after the plague?
4) How is the salt and gold trade a key part of the world economy?
5) How is Inter Continental exploration a result of the Renaissance?
6) How does the printing press change the way people communicate?
Share your essay through Google Drive with Mr. O’Dell
or email it to him. [email protected]