第一章世界经济地域系统的形成过程概要.ppt

第一章 世界经济地域系统的形成发展特点 一、文明起源的地理分析----古代文明(ancient civilization) 1、大河流域文明 2、海洋文明 3、边缘文明 The early river valleys are often called the “Cradles of Civilization” Which early civilization was located along a narrow strip of land along the Nile in Africa? EGYPT Which civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates? MESOPOTAMIA The name for the region located along the Mediterranean Coast connecting Mesopotamia and the Nile is known as the: FERTILE CRESCENT Which civilization was located along the Indus and the Ganges? INDIA Which civilization was located on the Huang He (Hwang Ho) River ? CHINA People tended to settle in river valleys because: Water was available for irrigation Soils were rich for farming Physical features such as deserts and mountains provided a natural defense Examples of the technology of Ancient River civilizations include: USE OF COPPER, BRONZE IRON CHARIOTS FOR WARFARE PLOWS FOR FARMING Location of Greece: Balkan Peninsula Europe Asia Minor Major trade routes to spread Hellenic (GREEK) culture Black Sea Dardanelles Strait The good harbors and merchant trade emphasis resulted in this for Ancient Greece: 1. Cultural diffusion 2. Technological advances With such a mild climate, Greeks congregated in the AGORA and: Engaged in civic and commercial activities. Independent city and surrounding lands (small kingdoms) CITY-STATES 边缘文明 玛雅 印加文明 非洲南部 The Mayan civilization was located in: Mexico and Central America (Guatemala) Empire located in the Andes Mountains of South America INCAN Main Incan city known for its terraced farming in the mountains Incan economy based on Mountain grown crops The two major African civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa are: 1. Ghana 2. Zimbabwe (located on upper – southern Nile) Bantu kingdom in Southern Africa, in between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers: ZIMBABWE “Great Zimbabwe” Migratory invaders threatened China’s northern borders leading to the construction of: THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Chin