Why Did Civilization Expand?
Why Did Civilization Expand?
Expansion meant the addition of new territories, resources, and people, but at what cost?
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:58 Why did civilizations expand geographically?
- 02:35 Why did many leaders of agrarian civilizations choose conquest to pay their expenses rather than trying to raise money in lands they already controlled?
- 03:04 What are some examples of ways that military innovations supported trade and other important human activities?