Significant changes from 600-1450 CE
Changes usually have a resultant consequence. In this context, an overview of the causes illustrates the different types of changes that have occurred in history over time. Implications, on the other hand, try to show the magnitude of the change. Historians have therefore invoked different analogies that try to explain the above notion. In this case, an overview of the three most significant changes from 600-1450 CE is considered. The main differences are inclusive of civilization structures, agricultural prospects, and different trade networks. The importance of these changes to this period is analyzed.
Civilization
The new integration of Eurasia between 600BCE and 1450 CE led to a higher level of civilization. It led to the expansion of geographical areas over time. Through this, people started linking up and sharing ideas, which led to a more redefined growth and embracing of political concepts. As this integration occurred, the dynamics of civilization started sprouting within different geographical locations. It marks the most significant changes that occurred. The organization brought the need for formal management through leadership. As such, the need for political civilization came about. The existence of natural resources in this zone made it possible for an early culture to take root. Rivers, for instance, cut across the different states during this period. It acted as a perfect habitat for animals’ survival. Also, through these rivers, various forms of transportation came about. Innovation became a necessity as people were traveling from one place to another via the river. Civilization is also attributed to the tremendous increase in population as people came from different cultures. Incorporation of ideas from different prospects made it possible for people to understand the uniqueness of others. As a result, civilization began to take its root. Like any other civilized state, this period was characterized by interlinked city-states with urban centers and agricultural land. The importance of this change was fundamental in aiding different innovations that were embraced across different generations. For instance, civilization helped develop the calendar and a highly used math system centered along with unit sixty. Culture as a change led to the invention of geometry, which is essential in conducting a land survey. Also, innovation in the agricultural sector with techniques and technology to improve the quality of crops.
Agricultural development
The integration led to a widely known aspect of the Neolithic revolution. During this period, different agricultural initiatives were propelled about the already existing civilization. The changes in climatic conditions made it possible for the farm sector to grow at a very high rate. There was a great revolution, as farmers devised different irrigation techniques. Changes in this construct promoted large-scale irrigation techniques. It is about the improved farming techniques that were invoked. For instance, it became a trend for farmers of this period to start rotating their crops to increase their output. Different types of vegetables were developed, such as new types of cereals such as barley and oats. The rotation made it possible for farmers to plant their plants for a more extended period. It was because the land was being replenished any time the rotation was done. In the case of these regions that could not support agricultural processes, there was an intensified increase in population. It is because people shifted focus into turning these places into their homes. The rise in population posed an excellent demand for agricultural products. As a result, the surge that was grown in these specified areas was now being shipped over long distances. These shipped products were inclusive of rice, millet, among others. Besides, this demand led to another change in trade.
Moreover, the integration in this period made it possible for the growth of an agricultural society. The reliance on agricultural products was intense. Over time, the demand for this cause continued to increase substantially. The process was slow since most of the people at this time were inventing and learning how to use farming tools. The aim was to develop better techniques which make it possible for better utilization of the land. There developed a network of agricultural societies, including the pastoralist. The importance of this change is that it led to the development of new and efficient ways of farming. It included a high rate of the invention in farming tools. As a result, the change caused people to developed redefined techniques in agriculture. Through this, the demand for agricultural products was catered for. Also, there was a resultant increase in population from this demand. The farming considerably changed through diverting water from the river and clearing the land to create more room for agricultural practices. Through this agrarian revolution, there was tremendous growth in cities and states. As a result, changes became eminent on various concepts such as buildings and population growth.
Another change that resulted from this integration was the trade changes. It brought a lot of consequences due to the different constructs it satisfied. The increase in population signifies that there is a significant increase in demand for agricultural products. As a result, the concept of trade came out during this period. Due to increased civilization, people started to understand the benefits of trading and exchanging goods and services. The existence of the river that cut through the states made access to water easy. The inventions on transportation made it possible to accommodate the different trading networks. People came up with ways of traffic through the rovers into these trading zones. The breakthrough in manufacturing alike made it possible for different people to share concepts and ideas within the trading networks. It carried a lot of importance on the people in developing a monetary system that would be used in trading. Since the population had started to grow, it means that businesses alike had grown to a substantial level. As such, the monetary value had to be instituted for different goods and services. It formed a baseline for one of the significant benefits of these changes. After all, the monetary system is still utilized even to date. There was tremendous growth in the inter-regional trade of luxury goods such as silk, cotton, textiles, and porcelain. All these revolutions within the trading construct created an analogy through which ideas could be shared. When people traveled from one place to another to sell their products and services, they could share their ideas with people through communication. As such, communication was increased.
Interestingly, a common language was developed, making it easier for people to buy and sell goods, as well as communicate ideas. Since communication and language as developed, intermingling among these people as possible to a high level. For instance, intermarriage between different cultures started during this period. The most important aspect of this change is its creation of bilingual and bicultural families. After all, each culture contained unique skills that could be used in development.