The First Civilizations
A turning point when humans invented farming. Moved to a sedentary lifestyle.
What is The Neolithic Revolution?
This dynasty developed the beginnings of the Silk Roads, paper and the compass.
What is the Han Dynasty?
This major contribution of Greece to the modern world
What is democracy?
The word Renaissance means this in French
What is rebirth?
The king was a muslim from Mali who traveled to Mecca and built mosques
Who is Mansa Musa?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley and Yellow River Valley are each examples of what?
What is First Civilizations?
Chinese philosophy, filial piety, civil service exams.
What is Confucianism?
Greece developed into several city-states such as Sparta and Athens as a result of this.
This man is known for his inventions, engineering and art. Dubbed the Renaissance Man
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
The Pax Mongolica and the rapid expansion of trade and commerce throughout the Silk Roads led to the development of these hospitality locations.
What are Caravanserai ?
This innovation of moving water to crops significantly improved life in early civilizations.
What is irrigation?
The Tang and Song dynasties are known for its achievements, particularly this innovation that spread to Europe and was a tuning point in war.
What is gunpoweder?
Heavy taxes, invasions, corruption and assassination caused what empire to collapse?
What is Rome?
European country that came to dominate the Indian Ocean Trade Complex thanks to the exploration of Barthalemeu Dias and Vasco de Gama
What is Portugal?
This was the social structure that emerged in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire
What is feudalism?
This publicly displayed code of behavior provided for order, stability and power. Provided punishment based on class.
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
The Ming Dynasty hired this naval officer to bein exploring the Indian Ocean trade basin.
Who is Zheng He?
The three major architectural achievements of Greece and Rome that are reflected in the U.S. capitol are
What are columns, dome and arches
This Renaissance innovation led to a significant increase in literacy and the questioning of tradition
What is the Printing Press?
Justinian Code, preservation of Greek and Roman culture, Hagia Sophia, Eastern Orthodox all describe
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Brahmans are at the top of this rigid social structure that organized society in India, and was closely linked to this religion.
What is Hinduism?
The compass, gunpoweder, and movable type are 3 of the 4 major inventions of China. What is missing?
What is paper?
This leader is responsible for the development of Hellenistic Culture
Who is Alexander the Great?
The voyages of Zheng He under the Ming Dynasty resulted in this tuning point in world history.
What is China isolation?
The Aztecs and Incas are known for these two agricultural improvements to adapt and change to their environment.
What is chinampas and terrace farming?