Big history

Big History

Kristina UnderwoodHistory 140

What is Big History?

“A field of historical study that examines history on a large scale across long times

frames through a multi-disciplinary approach and gives a focus on the

alteration and adaptations in the human experience.”

Microscopic and wide perspectives

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

People react to the universe depending on what they know

We think differently today than years ago because of more knowledge

We change because our knowledge changes

We are curious which is the reason for our changes

Asking questions is a common custom

The Journey of Man

The Journey of Man

Spencer Wells, a geneticist, theorized where humans came from

His finding lead to Africa, from a common male ancestor 60,000 years ago

Genetic mutation may have improved brain quality- including making us smarter, the use of tools, and language

Catastrophe!

Catastrophe!

Nature and disease can go hand in hand and have a major impact on the human race

Many natural events- strange weather, volcanic eruptions, dramatic change in temperature

Plague cause by fleas because of dropping temperatures

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Written by Jared Diamond in 1997Explained how gaps in societies

concerning technology and power is related to environmental distinctions

Europeans and Asians had most power and control because of these distinctions- more favorable plants, animals, and land

The World & Trade

The World & Trade

Some trades between hemispheres brought horrible diseases

Wheat, rice, and com were the three main staples

At first, Europe and China were the richest and most powerful

Sources

"Big History." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 20 July 2011.

http:// en.wikipedia.org/wikiBig_history.