Velho mundo, novo mundo e novíssimo mundo.

Summary

The transcript explores the Eurocentric concept of dividing the world into the 'Old World,' 'New World,' and 'New World' regions. The 'Old World' refers to Europe, Africa, and Asia, known to Europeans before 1500, while the 'New World' came into being after European explorers crossed the Atlantic and discovered the Americas. In the 1500s, further exploration led to the discovery of additional lands, referred to as the 'New New World.' The narrative illustrates the European perspective, where Europeans viewed themselves as the central figures in global history and expansion.

Takeaways

• 😀 The concept of regionalizing the world includes dividing it into Old World, New World, and Newest World.
• 😀 The Old World refers to regions known to Europeans before 1500, including Africa, Asia, and Europe.
• 😀 Europeans believed they were the center of the world, which led to a Eurocentric perspective.
• 😀 Before 1500, Europe had no knowledge of the Americas or Oceania.
• 😀 In the 1500s, European explorers overcame oceanic barriers using caravels, their most advanced transportation technology.
• 😀 Through exploration, Europeans discovered the Americas, which they called the New World, inhabited by different people and cultures.
• 😀 European colonization of the Americas involved violence and the destruction of existing nations and cultures.
• 😀 After over 200 years, Europeans discovered another continent and called it the Newest World, which also had indigenous populations.
• 😀 The notion of the New World and Newest World is an example of how the world was regionally categorized from a European perspective.
• 😀 This categorization demonstrates the European view of themselves as the protagonists in global history.

Q & A

What are the three categories used to regionalize the world according to the script?

The three categories are Old World, New World, and Newest World.

What perspective does the classification of Old World and New World represent?

It represents a Eurocentric perspective, positioning Europe as the center of the world.

What regions are included in the Old World?

The Old World includes continents like Africa, Asia, and Europe.

What significant historical event occurred around the year 1500 regarding world exploration?

Around 1500, Europeans began to overcome ocean barriers through advancements in technology, leading to the discovery of new continents.

What technology facilitated European exploration during this period?

The caravel, a type of ship, was the best transportation technology of the time.

How did Europeans perceive the newly discovered continent?

They saw it as a different world, populated by people with distinct customs and societies, hence referring to it as the New World or America.

What impact did European exploration have on the indigenous nations of the New World?

European exploration often resulted in the invasion and destruction of existing nations and their structures.

How long did Europeans continue to explore after discovering the New World?

Exploration continued for over 200 years after the discovery of the New World.

What was discovered by Europeans over 200 years after the New World?

They discovered another continent, which was referred to as the Newest World.

What does the term 'Eurocentric' imply in the context of world history?

Eurocentric implies a viewpoint that places European history and perspectives at the forefront of historical narrative, often overlooking other cultures and contributions.