Economy and Society in the 17th and 18th Centuries

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Economy Society A.R.Economic Caract. -Traditional agriculture. Low productivity. Not commercial. Used outdated techniques and tools. -Dominance of the guilds. Associations of craftsmen in the same trade. This extreme control limits free competition which means no price reduction, less variety of products, and less technical innovation. -Domestic trade grew very little due to internal customs and poor quality of the roads. Foreign trade was expanding due to the discovery of America and new sea routes

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Middle age peninsular kingdoms

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*Economic changes*

The 15th century is considered a period of transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. This was accompanied by a period of economic and demographic growth which led to the following changes: _• Increased artisanal production. _ this was the result of reduced control on part of the guilds and a rise in demand due to population growth._• Agricultural growth_. Due to the rising demand for food, farming techniques improved and new lands were used for farming._• Urban growth_
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Human Geography: Space, Location, and Culture

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  • HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 1

    Space = The areal extent of something

    1. Absolute space
    • Objective, physically real, with measurable extent and definable boundaries
    • Key for map-making, description and analysis (explanation) of spatial distributions
  • Relative Space
    • Subjective/ Perceptual variable over time
    • E.g. Topological maps, scale, distance and positioning are guesstimates
    • Clarity, relative spacing vs objective accuracy
    • Location: refers to a particular position in space
    1. Absolute (mathematical) location
    • Relatively stable,
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Concept of education

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THE TERTIARY SECTOR  involves activities that do not produce material products,but which instead provide individuals, companies and the goverment with services such as transport, healthcare, tourism, education, administration and banking.

Characteristics

Role in the economy:


the tertiary sector currently provides jobs to 60% of the active population in developed countries. In certain cases, it accounts for over 70

% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In Spain, it provides work for 76% of the population

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Industrial Process and Revolution: Types, Challenges, and Impact

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Elements of the Industrial Process

  • Raw Materials: Transformed into finished products or intermediate goods
  • Energy Sources: Forces obtained from nature to transform raw materials
  • Labor: Activity carried out by workers and professionals in exchange for a salary
  • Capital: Necessary for industrial activity, some comes from profits
  • Technology: Equipment and materials needed for production
  • Organization of the Company: Essential for obtaining quality products at an affordable price

Types of Industries

  • The Intermediate
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The Byzantine and Islamic Empires and the Carolingian Renaissance

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The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire: The Eastern Roman Empire, unlike the Western Roman Empire, lasted for another ten centuries, until the 15th century. It was called the Byzantine Empire and the capital was Constantinople. The empire was influenced by its Roman background but also the Greek culture. Actually, they spoke Greek, not Latin.

Why did the Byzantine Empire survive until the 15th century? 1) the eastern Roman Empire was far away from the Germanic tribes. Its location made invasions

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