Origins Of Civilization
What is the name for the time before written records?
Prehistory
What two goods dominated the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
Gold And Salt
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca
What religion is the foundation of Samurai teachings?
Buddhism and Confucianism
What empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Ottoman Empire
What major change defines the Neolithic Revolution?
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming and settled life
What made Ghana wealthy during its peak?
Control of trade routes and taxing goods entering/leaving the kingdom
What is the Quran, and why is it important to Muslims?
The holy book of Islam; believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad
Bonus Question: Who founded Buddhism, and what are the Four Noble Truths?
Siddhartha Gautama; life is suffering, suffering is caused by desire, ending desire ends suffering, follow the Eightfold Path
What was the significance of Suleiman the Magnificent’s rule?
Expanded the empire, reformed laws, and supported the arts
What are two key differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods?
Paleolithic: nomadic, simple tools; Neolithic: farming, permanent settlements
Who was the Mali king known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mansa Musa
What was the House of Wisdom, and why was it significant?
A center for learning and translation in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age
What system did both Japan and Europe have?
Feudalism
What was the Safavid Empire’s religious identity, and who was its greatest ruler?
Shiite Islam; Shah Abbas the Great
Name four of the eight basic features of civilization.
Cities, government, religion, job specialization, social classes, arts/architecture, public works, writing
What was the significance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?
It was a center of trade, Islamic learning, and culture
What was the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
Sunnis believe leadership should be chosen; Shiites believe it should descend from Muhammad
What was the role of Confucianism in Chinese government and society?
It emphasized social order, respect, and education; used in civil service exams
How did Mongol rule affect trade and cultural exchange across Asia?
Created the Pax Mongolica, which protected trade routes and spread ideas
How did the development of farming lead to the rise of cities and civilizations?
Farming created food surpluses, which supported population growth and specialization
How did Islam spread into West Africa, and how did it influence local cultures?
Through trade and merchants; it influenced law, education, and architecture
Name two scientific or mathematical contributions made during the Islamic Golden Age.
Algebra (al-Khwarizmi), medical encyclopedias (Ibn Sina), astronomy, optics
What was the difference between Knights and Samurai?
Answers May Vary
What were the long-term effects of Islamic expansion into Africa and Europe?
Spread of religion, language, architecture, and trade networks