Intro
What is ethnocentrism?
The tendency to evaluate other groups according to the values of one's own group, especially with the conviction that one's own ethnic group is superior to other groups.
What is the Dynastic Cycle?
Explains the rise and fall of ruling families in Ancient China. The new dynasty claims the Mandate of Heaven, it falls because of problems, and a new dynasty comes into power.
What were the effects of the Treaty of Nanjing?
British took control of Hong Kong, British allowed to control ports throughout China, extraterritoriality (foreigners not subject to China's laws), European countries forced the Qing leaders to sign unequal treaties
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Belief, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage (Hajj)
A holy book of Mao's thoughts and quotes, everyone was required to carry one
Characteristics of a developed nation
Good education, good economy, low unemployment rate, high life expectancy
What is the goal, book, and founder of Daoism?
Wu Wei, non-violence, go with the flow, book: Dao De Jing, founder: Lao Zi
What were the effects of the Boxer Rebellion?
Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan defeated the boxers, Qing Dynasty lost all power, dynastic rule came to an end
What is Zionism?
The movement of Jewish people to the country of Palestine
What is Filial Piety?
Respect for one's parents or ancestors
What are the Five Themes of Geography?
Place, location, human environment interaction, movement, region
What is the goal, book, and founder of Legalism?
harsh penalties, rule by fear, several laws, book: Han Fei Zi, founder: Han Fei Zi
What were the goals of the Great Leap Forward?
Who made the covenant with God?
Abraham
What was the Long March?
Mao Zedong led 85,000 communists to avoid the Nationalist army.
What are the Seven Elements of Culture?
Social organization, customs and traditions, language, arts and literature, religion, forms of government, economic systems
What is the goal, book, and founder of Confucianism?
filial piety, order, civil service exams, book: The Analects, founder: Confucius
What were the Four Olds?
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia?
Sunni believe the caliph should be worthy, but Shia believe the caliph should be a descendant of Muhammad
What are some disputed territories in the Middle East?
Gaza, West Bank
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading of beliefs and social activities to other nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures.
What is the Forbidden City?
The Imperial Palace in Beijing, the Emperor lived there for 500 years, built during Ming Dynasty
North Korea, USSR vs. South Korea, USA
Who did God give the 10 Commandments to?
Moses
Mecca is a sacred place for what religion?
Islam