Early Civilization/Religion
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
The Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution was a massive turning point as humans began farming
Changes included:
More stable food source
Permanent settlements
Domestication of animals
Job specialization
Social inequality
In which civilization did the Silk Road originate?
China
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating cultural, economic, and technological exchanges, significantly impacting civilizations.
The early Byzantine Empire was very successful and economically prosperous, especially the capital city Constantinople. Why?
TRADE- a location along water/trade routes is a top indicator of a civilization's economic success throughout this course
Which of the following weapons was most important to the Mongolian army's success?
1) sword
2) rocks
3) bow & arrow
4) submarines
3) bow and arrow
The Mongols devastatingly combined long-range and accurate bow and arrow skills with expert horse riding
If I want to buy a Frosty, where should I go?
Wendy's
Which of the following religions are monotheistic?
Hinduism, Judaism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
monotheism means to believe in one God
Democracy was most common in which of the locations?
A) Athens
B) Sparta
C) Gupta Empire
D) Han Dynasty China
A) Athens
Ancient Athens democracy allowed citizens to participate directly in decision-making, with equal rights for free male citizens, excluding women and slaves
Define secular
"Secular" refers to something that is not connected to religion or spiritual matters, focusing instead on worldly or non-religious aspects of life
What was the purpose of "civil service exams" during Tang/Song Dynasties?
Civil Service Exams determined who would get government jobs and allowed for upward social/economic mobility
This is rare- in most other civilizations, peasants did not have the opportunity for success
What does Plankton constantly try to steal from Mr. Krabs?
The Krabby Patty Secret Formula
Ravioli Ravioli iykyk
Which of the following are elements of the Paleolithic Era?
1) Lasted from ~100,000 BC to ~2,000 BC
2) Hunter-gathering food source
3) Nomadic lifestyle
4) Use of fire
5) Use of bronze tools
6) High job specialization
2) Hunter-gathering food source
3) Nomadic lifestyle
4) Use of fire
Also lasted from ~2,000,000 BC - 10,000 BC and used stone tools
Julius Caesar consolidated power in Rome as he led the Roman Republic's shift to becoming a Roman Empire. Who was the first Roman Emperor after Caesar's death?
Augustus
This shift meant that power was no longer shared/limited; one ruler had power for life
Which religion did Justinian of the Byzantine Empire support?
What was his stance on other religions?
Justinian supported Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Justinian persecuted/oppressed other religions
Explain the difference between "Sunni" and "Shiite" Muslims
Sunni Muslims were the majority, and believed the Muslim community should determine the next leader
Shiite Muslims were the minority, and believed only a direct descendant of Muhammad could be the successor
Drake's full name is...
Aubrey Drake Graham
Too Good is Mr Vasco's favorite Drake song
Mesopotamia was referred to as the "Fertile Crescent" because of its location between two rivers... identify those two rivers.
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Water was extremely important to early civilizations. They needed fertile land to support their new agricultural food source and permanent settlements. All major early civilizations settled in river valleys.
Which 4 civilizations' cultures composed "Hellenistic Culture"?
Greece, Persia, Egypt, India
Alexander the Great's conquest led to the formation of a cultural blend between the above civilizations.
To facilitate governance as Rome was attacked by foreign invasions and struggling economically, this Roman Emperor split the Roman Empire in half in 285 CE...
Diocletian
The East became the Byzantine Empire and the West soon broke apart into many smaller kingdoms during the Medieval Period
Which of Genghis Khan's descendants was the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty? ...spelling counts :)
Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan, was the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty for about 30 years.
In the Mongol Empire, power was typically passed down through a combination of hereditary succession and merit-based leadership.
China was under Mongol control during this dynastic cycle, however the Mongols maintained some elements of Chinese society/culture
Who has the number 1 and number 2 most followed Instagram accounts?
Cristiano Ronaldo (~650 million) and Lionel Messi (~500 million)
3, 4, and 5 are Selena, Kylie, and Dwyane
The Hindu caste system divides society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and karma.
What is the group at the top of the pyramid called?
Brahmin (priests)
__________ was a brilliant scholar and the most famous writer/poet during the Gupta Empire. He became known as "the Shakespeare of India"
Kalidasa
The Gupta Empire included universities. Education and art were promoted
What is the historical significance of Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Eleanor of Aquitaine, took an active hand in politics. Eleanor inherited vast lands in southwestern France. Through two marriages, she became queen of France and, later, queen of England. For more than 50 years, Eleanor was a leading force in European affairs.
The more common role of medieval noblewomen: While their husbands/fathers were off fighting, the “lady of the manor” took over his duties. She supervised vassals, managed the household, and performed necessary agricultural and medical tasks.
What's a "jizyah"???
Jizyah- tax imposed on non-Muslims in the Islamic Caliphates
(freedom of religion was allowed, but you had to pay a tax if that religion wasn't Islam)
How old is Selena Gomez?
32
Her first acting gig was at 7 years old on Barney and Friends