River Valley Civilizations
Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming during the Neolithic Age?
It led to the creation of settled communities.
Periods of rule in China were known as?
Dynasties
The Hundred Years War was?
a series of wars between the French and the English
What are accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event?
Secondary Source
A ______ is a statement that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.
Thesis
Mesopotamia means?
The land between the rivers
(True/False) Rulers in ancient China used the Mandate of Heaven to justify their overthrows of previous dynasties.
True
Explain the difference between manorialism and feudalism?
Manorialism is a system where peasants & serfs labored in exchange for the Lords protection while Feudalism was a social structure where people exchanged land for military service/loyalty
What are first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event?
Primary Sources
What is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?
It led to the creation of settled communities.
The transformation to having surplus agriculture lead to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for
specialization of labor
How did the Roman Aqueduct work?
it pumped water to cities using gravity
What was the final result of the Crusades?
The failure of the Christian armies to recapture Jerusalem and to be ousted from the Holy Lands.
A ______ is a statement that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.
Thesis
What helped spread the Black Plague faster?
Europe, Africa, & Asia trade networks
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
How did the Roman government prevent riots?
By providing free grain, organizing public entertainment, and maintaining a strong military presence.
How did the Crusades effect trade in Europe?
expanded trade routes and increased cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?
Defined social classes
What resource did early civilizations settle near?
Fresh water
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?
Sumerian
The Roman Government funded free entertainment and bread, which
pushed the empire deeper in debt
gave the poor little motivation to improve their life
caused the rich to become more wealthy
political stability
How did the Crusades impact the Popes & monarchs?
The Crusades increased the power and influence of both the Popes and monarchs.
What is the significance of the power of the purse for monarchs?
It allows kings to control finances and budgets
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?
Government was needed to keep order/protect the people living together