Rise of Civilizations
Why was the Neolithic Revolution important?
systematic agriculture and the domestication of animals
Feudal society was characterized by the granting of land in exchange for what?
loyalty/military service
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
What were the motivations for European Exploration?
God, Gold and Glory
Why was the period of time from July, 1793 to July, 1794 known as the "Reign of Terror?"
enemies or the revolution were killed
What was the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?
one of the first known set of laws to be written down
Primarily intended to protect feudal rights, the Magna Carta outlined what limits for the king?
The king has to follow the law
Prior to the Renaissance, where did people get their knowledge?
Bible of Aristotle
What were the early civilizations in Mesoamerica?
Maya, Aztec and Inca
Who was Toussaint L'Ouverture?
lead a successful slave rebellion in Haiti
Religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam would be considered _________ religions
monotheistic
What did the Mongols do to the religions of the people they conquered?
allowed them to exist and worship peacefully
Which of the following best describes the causes of the Renaissance?
revival of trade and search for knowledge
Why did European countries start kidnapping and enslaving Africans?
They killed a lot of the indigenous people in the Americas and needed "free labor"
What was seen as one of Napoleon’s greatest accomplishments?
the Napoleonic Code
What were the reasons for the collapse of the Roman Empire?
"Barbarians at the gates"
Split in the empire
Wealth inequality
Bad leadership
What is the main difference in beliefs between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Who they believe should lead after Muhammad
Sunni (by selection)
Shia (by blood aka related to Muhammad)
What was a major immediate effect of the Protestant Reformation?
The Catholic Church started to lose power
What impact did European exploration have on indigenous groups?
they often brought disease and enslaved native peoples
What concept arose from Montesquieu's idea of the separation of powers?
branches of government having the ability to check and balance each other
What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
direct: everyone gets a vote
representative: elect official to represent the people
What were the Crusades?
A holy war by European Christians to take back the Holy Land from Muslims in Jerusalem
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the civilizations of Mesoamerica had complex and advanced developments in things like
What best describes an absolute form of government?
the ruler has absolute control and decision making power in all things