Unit 1-2
This philosophy established the idea of filial piety as a metaphor for society.
Confucianism
Which of the following world history processes was most responsible for the eighteenth-century cityscape of St. Petersburg, Russia, shown above?
Westernization
What Enlightenment idea influenced revolutions?
Natural rights (life, liberty, property)
What is the League of Nations?
an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations
What role did technology play in globalization?
Advances like the internet and air travel made communication and trade faster and easier.
Describe how the technological advancement of the magnetic compass led to the expansion of trade networks.
It helped in sea navigation and ship control
Which of the following was a method rulers in Eurasia used to legitimize and consolidate their power during the period 1450 CE to 1750 CE?
Developing professional militaries
What caused the American Revolution?
Colonists were upset about taxation without representation and British control.
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact world war 2?
the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans resulting in the Nazis Gaining power in Germanys time of need.
What is globalization?
The increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade, communication, and culture.
How did the Mongols use siege weapons and the pony express to their advantage?
Mongols incorporated the weapons and technology from engineers of significant territories they had captured, which led to them producing siege weapons
From 1400 to 1750, Eurasian rulers sponsored the arts primarily for which of the following reasons?
To display power and legitimize their rule
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
A French leader who rose after the revolution and spread its ideas through conquest.
What was the Non-Aligned Movement?
The group of nations that didn't side with either the US or the USSR during the Cold War.
What was the point of the The Green Revolution?
Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new high-yield seeds and fertilizers Also was to save the world if not for the green revolution we would not have enough food for the world.
What was the Yuan Dynasty and who was in charge?
Kublai Khan
The photograph above of a sixteenth-century Mughal mosque in India built by Akbar is an example of which of the following?
Cultural syncretism
How did industrialization contribute to new social classes and tensions in the 19th
Industrialization created a growing middle class and an urban working class,
Korean War. The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea.
What is outsourcing?
When companies move jobs to other countries to reduce costs.
An important difference between civilization in early China and early Mesoamerica is that in China
Civilization centered on river valleys but civilization in Mesoamerica did not
How did exploration affect global trade?
Maritime trade routes to markets of Asia developed, new products become available in Asia and Europe.
How did industrialization contribute to imperialism in the 19th century?
Industrialized nations expanded empires to gain raw materials, new markets, and resources
Who was Augusto Pinochet?
Chilean militar leader who in a coup deposed Salvador Allende - communist, elected leader - created one party rule dictatorship with human rights abuses
How did globalization affect culture?
It spread ideas and products worldwide, sometimes leading to cultural blending or loss of local traditions.