Western Civilization

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1.) According to the article, what are the two fundamental aspects of Japan's aging crisis? There are two fundamental aspects behind Japan’s aging population. One aspect is the increase in the proportion of the elderly in the total population. The other is the slower growth of the population, arising directly from the declining fertility rate. The former affects Japan’s economic performance by increasing the social security burden and benefits. The latter has a direct impact on economic growth by reducing the labor force, which is a major factor in production. 2.) By 2030, what percentage of the Japanese population will be elderly dependents (aged 65+)?  By 2030, one in every three people will be 65 or older, and one in five people 75-plus years old 3.) What is the direct economic impact of Japan's aging population? A rapidly aging population and shrinking labour force are hampering growth,” warned the International Monetary Foundation in its latest country rep...

Guns, Germs, and Steel –Episode 3  Directions: Before viewing the film, read each question below so you know what information and ideas you should be looking for as you watch Episode 3. Record your answers to each question by providing as many facts, details, and examples as possible to answer each question. Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class .  1)According to Jared Diamond, what allowed Europeans to develop the power necessary to conquer (take over) large portions of the world?  Geography-having the most productive crops and animals allowed Europeans to develop guns, germs, and steel, and ultimately, to conquer the world. 2)Why were the Europeans who settled the South African cape(tip) so successful? Describe two reasons.  The temperature and the climate in the South African cape is nearly the same as what the Europeans had at home. Because the Cape and Europe have a similar latitude (distance from the equator), they can grow th...

11/6/19 Topic: Demographic Transition Model. LO1: Define DTM: The observation and documentation of this global phenomenon has produced a model. LO2: Identify Demographic components of DTM + track changes as a country progress through the model. Death rate, birth rate, total population

1. At the time that the Spanish conquistadores invaded the Inca Empire, they were armed with state of the art weaponry. Describe this weaponry. Horses that made them appear like god-like half man, half beast warriors, body armor, guns, and steel swords. 2. What is Jared Diamond’s explanation for why the Spanish had advanced to steel swords while Inca’s were still making tools and weapons from bronze? Europe was geographically close to the Fertile Crescent, they inherited the 7,000 years of metal technology that had been developed there. Because they had a diversified society that allowed for specialization, the Spanish devoted time and effort to producing the longest, strongest, sharpest swords possible. 3. How did the battle tactics used by the Spanish conquistadors help the small army defeat the  Inca army that outnumbered it by the thousands? The Spaniards begin by surprising the Incas, firing their guns and coming out of hiding on horseback. As they ro...