End of the Classical Era
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CHAPTER 10The End of the Classical Era:
World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
World Civilizations: The Global ExperienceFifth Edition
Stearns/Adas/Schwartz/Gilbert
Copyright 2007, Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
I. Upheavals in Eastern and Southern AsiaII. The Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireIII. The Development and Spread of World Religions
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
I. Upheavals in Eastern and Southern Asia
A. Decline and Fall in Han ChinaHan recover in 1st century
C.E.
Yellow Turbans184 C.E., revolutionHan falls in 220
Three kingdoms emerge
Buddhism attractiveAttacked by DaoistsSpreads through China by 400
Modified by ChineseInfluences DaoismConfucianism declines
Late 6th centurySui dynasty reunites China
TangSucceed, 618
Asia, c. 600 C.E.
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
I. Upheavals in Eastern and Southern Asia
B. The End of the Guptas: Decline in India
Chandragupta II
Height of Gupta dynasty
Huns
Invade in 5th century
Control northwest by 500
Gupta dynasty loses power, 550
Harsha
Later Gupta
Rules smaller state briefly
Rajput
Follow Harsha's ruleBuddhism displaced by Hinduism
Devi - mother god
Caste system stronger
Muslim invaders
7th century
Control Indian Ocean by 700
Indian Ocean Trading Routes in the Classical Period
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
II. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
A. The Causes of Roman DeclineDecline from late 2nd century C.E.
ChallengesPopulation declining
Army recruitment difficultConquest ceases
Source of slavery endedTax revenues less
Constitutional crisesPlaguesFormer ruling class devoted to
leisureGermanic peoples recruited
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
II. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
B. The Process of Roman DeclineGreat estates grow
Decline of small farmers
Diocletian (284-305)Reorganization
Economic controlIncreased administration
Constantine (312-337)Capital at ConstantinopleConverts to Christianity
Romulus AugustulusLast western Roman emperorDeposed, 476
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
II. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
C. Results of the Fall of RomeMediterranean unity ended
Three zones created
Byzantine EmpireGreatest continuity
North Africa, southern MediterraneanSubstantial disruptionRegional kingdomsMuslim and Christian
EuropeGermanic kingdoms emergeCivilization declinesChristian unity
Germanic Kingdoms After the Invasions
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
III. The Development and Spread of World Religions
A. Christianity and Buddhism Compared
Commonalities:Focus on spiritualMonastic movementsAfterlifeMahayana
Savior of Chinese BuddhismBodhisattvas and priests
Differences:Christianity
Hierarchy, churchMissionizingExclusive truth
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
III. The Development and Spread of World Religions
B. Early ChristianityJewish reform movement
TenetsOne loving godChrist's sacrifice won afterlife
Paul of TarsusInstrumental in forming Christian
religion
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
III. The Development and Spread of World ReligionsC. Christianity Gains Ground
Approx. 10% of empire by 300Constantine converts, legalizes
ChristianityWest
Bishops importantChurch inherits secular structure
Doctrinal disputesCouncil of Nicaea, 325
Leo IFirst powerful pope
AugustinePhilosopherImportant in forming Christian
theology
MonasticismImportant in preservation of learningBenedict of Nursia
Benedictine Rule, 6th centuryBasil
Organizes Orthodox monasticism
Chapter 10: The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition, 200-700 C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
III. The Development and Spread of World Religions
D. The New Religious Map
E. In the Wake of Decline and FallChina
Political cohesion
IndiaCulturally unified
Roman EmpireMost affectedLeast continuity