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100
How did the earliest humans live? Explain the hunter gatherers' roles.
They hunted and gathered their food. The men hunted and the women gathered.
100
Which Mesoamerican/South American created the 365 day calendar?
Maya
100
Why did the Roman republic have a system of checks and balances?
To keep one part of the government from overpowering the others
100
What was the BASIC reason for European exploration? What were two other reasons the Europeans explored?
They wanted to get rich through trade. They also wanted to spread Christianity and they had a sense of loyalty to their country and adventure.
100
What were the Pueblo Indians large apartment style homes made of?
Adobe brick
200
How did stone tools affect early humans?
It increased their chances of survival.
200
Compare and contrast the Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism.
Both are philosophies and not religions. Confucianism focuses on respect to adults and the family. Taoism focuses on balance with nature and harmony.
200
What were the characteristics of the Athenian democracy?
It was a direct democracy where everyone could vote and had a voice. It was timely and messy.
200
What was the birthplace of the Renaissance? Why?
Florence, Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance because trade and banking allowed Florence to become wealthy.
200
What was a major result of the Reformation?
New Christian denominations emerged because of the Reformation
300
What did early civilizations do when faced with the danger of flooding?
They built irrigation systems
300
What were the effects of the Silk Road on China?
It connected China with other cultures through trade.
300
What led to the end of feudalism? How?
The Crusades led to an interest and trade with other countries and Black Plague killed off 1/4 of the population which allowed serfs to demand higher wages.
300
What is anatomy? Why did people focus on anatomy? What did people have a renewed interest in during the Middle Renaissance?
Anatomy is the study of the human body. People focused on anatomy because they wanted their sculpture and art to look realistic. People had a renewed interest in Greek and Roman cultures.
300
What religion of India is based on the Four Noble Truths and the founder is Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism
400
What religion of India was closely associated with the caste system and reincarnation?
Hinduism
400
Who was the figurehead of Japan? Who actually had the power in Japan? When the shogun's rule diminished, who were the military lords that ruled Japan?
The emperor was the figurehead of Japan. The shogun actually had the power in Japan and ruled. When the shogun's rule diminished, the daimyos, also military lords, ruled Japan.
400
Who helped the Roman government move from a republic to a dictatorship? What signaled the end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the Roman empire?
Julius Caesar moved Rome from a republic to a dictatorship. Octavian Augustus becoming emperor marked the end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the Roman empire.
400
What was the Reformation? What did people want to change in the Church? What was the Catholic Church's response?
The Reformation was a time of change in the Church. The people wanted to talk directly to God and stop the Church from paying indulgences to rid people of sins. The Catholic Church eventually reformed itself called the Counter Reformation.
400
What is the first major monotheistic religion?
Judaism
500
What did both Mesopotamia and Egypt believe in?
Polytheism
500
What African empire was famous for its gold? What are the other two African empires we discussed? What was traded for gold?
Ghana was famous for its gold. We also discussed Mali and Songhai. Salt was traded for gold.
500
What were the Crusades? How did it affect feudalism?
The Crusades were a series of wars fought over the Holy Land. After the Crusades, people were interested in goods overseas, so people moved to towns to trade and off the manor, ending feudalism.
500
What was the Columbian Exchange? What are the positives and negatives?
The Columbian Exchange was an exchange of goods between the Old and New Worlds. New goods were brought to both the Old and New World but the Native Americans were dying from the European diseases and Europeans began using slaves.
500
What was the plague that led to the end of the Middle Ages? How did this plague end feudalism?
The Black Plague killed 1/4 of the population so the people left like the serfs demanded higher wages and moved off the manors ending feudalism.
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