Early Civilazations
Ancient Civilazations
Belief systems
Middle Ages
Miscelaneous
100
Which social scientists are best known for studying the physical artifacts of a culture? a - sociologists b- archeologists
What is B - archeologists
100
Why did the Ancient civilizations of Mesopotomia, Egypt and India develop near rivers? A- Mild climate with fertile soil that was good for farming B- urban communities developed with large factories
What is A- Mild climate with fertile soil that was good for farming
100
The belief in more than 1 god is known as A- Polytheism B- monotheism
What is A - Polytheism
100
This political system involves a King who rents land to Lords and Dukes, who then rent the land to serfs in exchange for food and military service A- communism B- Feudalism
What is B - Feudalism **** This system existed in Europe from A.D. 900-1200 and in Japan form 1600-1868
100
This invention led to the rise of literacy rates, literary works by Shakespeare circulated and the spreading of ideas quickly.... A- caravel B- the printing press
What is B the printing press The printing press allowed printers to print documents much faster than traditional methods. This allowed ideas to spread much quicker than the past.
200
Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for the food they needed for survival are called... A- hunters and gatherers B - subsistence farmers
What is A - hunters and gatherers
200
Name the 2 rivers in Mesopotomia A - Ganges and Indus Rivers B- Tigris and Euphrates
What is B Tigris and Euphrates
200
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share a belief that A- reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths B - an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
What is B - an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
200
The silk road was important to China because A- a way to expand its borders B - contact with other cultures through trade
What is B - contact with other cultures through trade *the silk road ran from China to eastern Europe and encouraged trade and cultural diffusion
200
The issues of the sale of indulgences and the clergy living a and spending extravagantly was addressed by A- Martin Luther in the 95 Theses B - Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations
What is A- Martin Luther in the 95 Theses Luther nailed his theses to the door of the church. His these was 95 complaints against how the church was operating.
300
The Neolithic Revolution can be characterized as A - migration of early people following food sources B- change from nomadic herding to settled farming
What is B- change from nomadic herding to settled farming
300
How are the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve tables and the Justinian Code similar? A- legalized monotheistic beliefs B - established written legal systems
What is B - established written legal systems
300
In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition and division of people into immobile social classes? A- urbanization B - Caste system
What is B Caste System In India people are born into their Caste and are bound to it for their entire life.
300
a major feature of the Golden Age of Muslim culture was A - adoption of democratic governemnt B - development of modern science and mathematics rules
What is B - development of modern science and mathematics rules
300
The counter - reformation's main purpose was to A- reduce the power of Absolute monarchs B- restore the power of the Catholic Church
What is B- restore the power of the Catholic Church The reformation dealt with limiting the power of the catholic church. The COUNTER - reformation tried to reverse those limitations.
400
Historians that use diaries and photographs to study and learn about the past are using what kind of source? A- secondary B-Primary
What is B primary Give 2 examples of PRIMARY sources
400
2 long term contributions of the Ancient Greeks were A - economic policy and planning B - government and art
What is B - government and art (democracy and columns)
400
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine empire to global history? A- building of the pyramids B - preservation of Greek and Roman culture
What is B - preservation of Greek and Roman culture
400
Which geographic factor helped the cultural diffusion of Japan the most A- vast natural resources B - location near the mainland of Asia
What is B - location near the mainland of Asia
400
Conquistadors in Latin America had the main goal of.... A- establishing religious freedom B- increasing the wealth of Spain
What is B- increasing the wealth of Spain. Conquistadors were sent to Latin America in search of gold, silver and raw materials by the Spanish kings
500
Give 2 details that describe the Paleolithic Era
What is - hunters and gatherers - followed animal migrations - cold climates - nomads
500
Alexander the Greats conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to what? A- spread of Islam throughout Europe?Asia B - Spread of Hellenistic culture throughout Europe/Asia
What is B - Spread of Hellenistic culture throughout Europe/Asia
500
1 important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was A- increased cultural diffusion throughout western Europe B - introduced the industrial revolution to western europe
What is A- increased cultural diffusion throughout western Europe Bonus: Define cultural diffusion
500
In the Renaissance, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism? A- devotion to religion B - value of the individual
What is B - value of the individual HUMANism deals with all people being viewed as important and their contributions should be recognized
500
In Latin America, during early Spanish colonialism, the deaths of large numbers of NATIVE people led to A- improved health care in the colonies B- importation of slaves from Africa
What is B- importation of slaves from Africa Spanish conquistadors brought diseases over from Europe that heavily affected the Native Americans. The need for labor forced Spain to bring African slaves to Latin america.
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