Turning Points
This agricultural shift led to permanent settlements.
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
These rivers supported early civilizations.
–What are the Nile, Tigris–Euphrates, Indus, and Huang He (Yellow)?
Religion based on the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
What is Buddhism?
A deadly disease that spread through trade routes.
What is the Black Death?
Renaissance artist who studied anatomy
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This event led to the rise of feudalism in Europe.
What is the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Silk Roads led to this exchange of ideas and goods
What is cultural diffusion?
Religion that includes karma, dharma, and reincarnation
What is Hinduism?
African empire famous for Mansa Musa.
What is Mali?
Invention that increased literacy and spread ideas.
What is the printing press?
This empire’s decline weakened central authority in Western Europe
What is the Roman Empire?
This African trade network connected West Africa to North Africa.
What is Trans-Saharan trade?
Philosophy emphasizing order, respect, and filial piety.
What is Confucianism?
Religion that spread through African trade routes.
What is Islam?
Russian ruler who westernized his country.
Who is Peter the Great?
Name one major result of the Neolithic Revolution
What is population growth / food surplus / permanent settlements?
This city thrived because of its location between Europe and Asia
What is Constantinople?
Two religions that are monotheistic.
What are Christianity and Islam?
These wars were fought between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.
What are the Crusades?
Aztec farming method using floating gardens.
What are chinampas?
Explain how a turning point can change society over time.
What is any valid explanation showing cause and effect?
How did geography influence the development of civilizations?
What is access to water, fertile soil, and transportation?
How do belief systems influence laws and behavior?
What is any valid explanation?
Why is the Crusades’ history debated by historians?
What is differing perspectives/interpretation?
Main reason Native populations declined after European contact.
What are diseases?