A Brief History of World Societies- From Ancient to Modern Day

The term “society” may conjure up images of college students dressed in Abercrombie and Fitch apparel and a bottle of Vodka Red Bull. However, the term “society” can also be used in a more general sense, to refer to the collective of people who live in a particular place and time. World societies are defined as those places where people have lived together for generations, and that have developed their own cultures and traditions. The term “world society” is often used to refer to the different cultures and civilizations that have developed throughout the world from ancient times to the present day.

People have lived together in settlements for millennia, but the strength of these communities and their cultural identity grew as they developed over time into distinct and unique societies. These early tribes were the first world societies, emerging independently and developing slightly different cultures as they adapted to their specific local environments. Today, the term “world society’ is used to refer to the many different cultures and civilizations that have developed throughout the world from ancient times to the present day.

The Ancient World

The Ancient World is often broken up into three eras: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. The Stone Age lasted from approximately 2.5 million to around 10,000 B.C.E., and was characterized by nomadic hunter-gatherer societies. Some of these early societies include the Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes that populated Europe and Asia, respectively.

These ancient world societies started to form more permanent settlements towards the end of the Stone Age, with some tribes beginning to develop into agricultural societies due to changes in climate and vegetation patterns across continents. The Bronze Age followed shortly after the end of the Stone Age, lasting until around 600 B.C.E. It was during this time period that many European civilizations invented writing systems and began trade networks with neighboring regions.

The Iron Age came last in this era, starting around 1200 B.C.E., and was characterized by widespread use of iron for tools and weapons as well as a flourishing of trade networks among different cultures in Europe and Asia Minor (present-day Turkey).

Medieval Society

With the dawn of feudalism and the development of trade routes and commerce, it became possible to accumulate more wealth. A rising merchant class also brought with it a new form of social hierarchy. Nobles were at the top, followed by knights, clerics, merchants and peasants. Towns slowly developed into cities during this time as well.

In contrast to early world societies, medieval towns had a much larger population than rural areas. Cities became densely populated centers for production and trade, with separate quarters for the nobility, merchants and their employees, workers in trades such as clothmaking or metalworks, and those who served in religious houses.

The needs of these growing populations changed over time as well; craftsmen found that they could no longer produce enough goods to meet demand on their own, so many began hiring apprentices or journeyman to work alongside them in order to increase productivity. Medieval society was shaped by these economic changes that paved the way for modern society by introducing concepts like capitalism.

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Early Modern World

The first world societies emerged independently and developed slightly different cultures as they adapted to their specific local environments. Primitive societies have been studied by anthropologists to determine the ways in which their system of social organization has evolved over time into what are now modern civilizations. The earliest form of human society was tribal, where many families shared a common ancestry and lived in the same region. This allowed for the development of a culture that is both rural and hunting-gathering, where the tribe worked together for survival purposes.

Early Primitive Societies

In primitive societies, people were organized into small communities or tribes who shared the same geographical location or belonged to the same lineage. These tribes were often nomadic and followed migrating animals in order to maintain their livelihoods. They settled down during periods when animal populations dwindled in order to preserve resources. This lifestyle is also known as hunter-gatherer because people hunted animals and gathered fruits, nuts and vegetables from plants while they traveled across the land.

The Society Transformed

As more people began living together in these small communities, there was an increased need for cooperation among these individuals. This led to an increase in specialization among members of society so that certain tasks could be delegated to those better suited for them (e.g., hunters, gatherers). Those who specialized became known as artisans and craftsmen who produced manufactured goods like tools and clothing for trade with others outside of their community.

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The Rise of Merchant Empires

Take the Mongol Empire, for example. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols were able to unify many of their nomadic tribes and eventually become a merchant empire. The Mongols traded extensively with Asia and Europe, establishing trade routes that allowed them to control virtually all trade in Asia. From about 1250-1360 AD, the Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful forces in human history.

The British Empire

The British Empire was one of the most expansive and largest territorial empires in history. At its height, it spanned over one fifth of the Earth’s total land area and governed a population of more than 458 million people. The vast majority of these people were subject to the laws and customs of Great Britain, wherever they lived in the world.

Britain first established an overseas empire following their victory over France in the Seven Years’ War (1756-63). For much of the 18th century, this empire consisted only of small trading posts on islands such as St Helena, however from 1783 onwards Britain began establishing more substantial colonies at a rapid rate. This included stopping off at Australia along the way.

In 1807 Britain annexed the colony on India, which had been ruled by Portugal for centuries before that point. At its height, this British Empire controlled almost one quarter of all trade global trade and governed nearly half the world’s population with a system that encouraged free trade between different countries.

Conclusion

Societies have undergone many changes over the centuries. Several factors have contributed to the changes in societies and this essay has outlined the most important ones.

In the end, we are all products of our society, and it’s up to us to make changes for the better. It is easier said than done, but if we all work together, we can shape our society into a better place.