Belief Systems
Which religion/school of thought is Confucius the founder of?
Confucianism
The Neolithic Revolution
What are the two Greek city states known for their wars against each other. (Hint: one is known for their military training and the other for an emphasis on democracy and the arts)
Athens and Sparta
What is the trade route that connected Europe, Africa and Asia?
The Silk Road
What was the purpose of Terrace Farming?
To create more space for agriculture/farming
What religion involves the Caste System?
Hinduism
Near what geographical feature did many early civilizations settle?
In Sparta, boys were taken from a young age to prepare for...
Military Service
Cultural Diffusion
Superior horse riding skills and archery skills led to the extreme success in conquering land for which nomadic group...
The Mongols
Nirvana
During the Paleolithic Age, people were...
Nomads
At it's height, over how many continents did the Roman Empire spread?
Three
What city, later called Istanbul, was an important trading city for the Byzantines and then the Ottomans?
Constantinople
What was the series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims during the Middle Ages, beginning in 1095, when European Christians tried to capture the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from Muslim control.
The hypocrisy and corruption in the Catholic Church lead to what movement led by Martin Luther?
The Protestant Reformation
Name 3 River Valleys in which early civilizations settled.
Nile River, Euphrates River, Tigris River, Indus River, Huang He (Yellow) River
What sea did Roman trade center around?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the most negative impact of triangular trade?
Increased in enslaved Africans
The fall of the Roman Empire led to what period in Western Europe?
The Dark Ages (Middle Ages, Medieval Times)
According to Hinduism, if you follow your ________, you could be reborn into a higher caste in your next life.
Dharma
What early law code came from the river valley civilization of Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi's Code
The rule of which leader led to the development of Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great
What city in Africa (home of Mansa Musa) served as a trading capital?
On what date is your final exam for Global 9?
June 16th