Geography
Name all seven continents and the major three oceans
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
In which government system is power inherited to and heir?
a Monarchy
In which great revolution did humans begin to settle permanently next to rivers and eventually lead to an enormous growth in human population
The Neolithic Revolution: The Discovery of farming!!!
What is Monotheism and What is Polytheism ?
Monotheism: The belief in ONE God
Polytheism: The belief in MANY gods
Define the following terms:
Social Class Pyramid
Social Mobility
Rigid Social Structure
Social Class Pyramid: the model that represents the division of people in society based on their status (money and power)
Social Mobility: The ability to climb up the social ladder and enter a new social class
Rigid social structure: the inability to climb up the social ladder and enter a new social class
What is the purpose of the following maps:
Political Map
Physical Map
A political map shows "political borders or boundaries" such as states, cities, countries
A physical map shows the physical terrain of a particular place, such as mountains, rivers, flat lands etc.
Which government system originated in Athens in Ancient Greece in which all citizens were able to make direct decisions for the country
a Direct Democracy
What lead to the fall of the Roman Empire?
1. Constant invasions
2. Low morale of the soldiers due to the spreading of Christianity and its emphasis on peace
3. Constant change of power
4. Lavish lifestyle of the elite and a lack of tax revenue
5. Too large to maintain
Name the three Monotheistic or Abrahamic Religions:
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Why did feudalism come forth in western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Western Europe became decentralized and dangerous, there was now a need for small communities to have Kings, Lords Knights, Farmers, behind stone walls.
Define the following terms with their characteristics
Urban, suburban, rural
Urban: city like, heavily populated, lots of jobs, traffic, pollution
Suburban: lot of housing, mostly residential
Rural: country like, farms, not usually developed
What government system originated in Rome in which the leader is elected and does not inherit power from his father?
The Republic
What was the result of the Crusades after Christians had contact with the Muslims?
A spread of trade and new ideas
What religion does the following acronym refer to
Reincarnation
India
Caste System
Karma
Hinduism
What was the Renaissance?
A cultural rebirth in Europe after the "Dark Ages" which celebrated human achievement and revived the traditions of Rome and Athens
List one advantage of geography and one disadvantage of geography
Answers may vary
Advantages: fertile soil for long growing seasons, mountains for protection, isolated islands are protected from land invaders
Disadvantages: desert areas have shortages in food and water, mountains and islands can make societies isolated and may stall growth and development, limited resources and lack of trade
What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a Representative Democracy?
Direct Democracy: all citizens can make direct decisions together on laws and the affairs of the state, nation, or country
Representative Democracy: Citizens elect a leader to make decisions for them about the laws and the affairs of the state, nation, or country
Put the following in order:
Discovery of farming, Hunting and gathering, The development of cities, population growth, food surplus
1. Hunting and gathering
2. Discovery of farming
3. Food Surplus
4. Population Growth
5. The Development of Cities
How were Shi Huangdi and Hammurabi similar in the way they viewed the purpose of laws and government?
They both believed that people should be controlled with strict laws and harsh punishments
Why did Martin Luther challenge the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?
List ways humans may have modified their environment to meet their needs
Irrigation canals, terrace farming, creating roads, aqueducts, bridges etc.
What is the difference between a centralized and decentralized government ?
Centralized: Power in concentrated into one entity with a higher order or power
Decentralized: Power is broken down and separated or fragmented amongst different entities
List one negative and one positive result of the Black Death (The bubonic plague) in Europe?
Negative: 1/3 of Europe's population was wiped out (millions of deaths)
Positive: more jobs, higher wages, a closer look at new medicines and hygienic practices
How do social scientists define if a society can be considered a civilization or not?
They must have some type of government, laws, writing, religion, job specialization etc.
What was the result of the Protestant Reformation?
New churches were formed, disunity, and the Catholic Church became weaker