The French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese language have many similarities. From which ancient language did these modern languages develop?
Latin
100
Why did empires in West Africa grow as commercial and cultural centers?
They were located along trade routes.
100
The word diffusion can be used to describe what happened as traders moved along the Silk Road. Other than goods, what else was exchanged along the Silk Road?
Ideas and diseases.
100
What geographic feature slows the movement of people, products and ideas?
Mountains
200
Why did Europe develop a feudal system?
Protection from invasions by Germanic tribes such as the Vikings.
200
Which best explains why the ancient Greeks chose to specialize in producing olive oil and wine?
They had resources favorable to producing these goods.
200
What were the effects of the Trans - Saharan slave trade on West and Central Africa?
Goods and ideas spread through trade
200
What was an important effect of the trade along the Silk Road?
An exchange of goods and ideas occurred between Europe and Asia.
200
What must people, governments, and businesses do before they make economic decisions?
Analyze cost and benefits.
300
How were the Greek democracy and Roman Republic different from the governments that came before them?
It gave the power to rule to the people.
300
Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in 335 BCE. What was the lasting result of his conquests throughout the Mediterranean region?
The spread of Greek language and Greek culture.
300
How are Islamic achievements introduced into West Europe?
Muslim conquests, Crusades, and trade.
300
In the 1200's, Marco Polo traveled to Mongol China. What was a significant effect of the travels and writings of Marco Polo?
The desire for Asian products in Europe.
300
When describing historical events and issues, what should we avoid doing?
Evaluating the past in terms of todays norms and values.
400
List examples of how modern United States government was influenced by the Greek Democracy?
1. Representative democracy were citizens elect officials to make the laws.
2. Every citizen has the right to speak.
3. Citizens voted on issues.
400
Name examples of architecture created by the Ancient Greeks?
1. Agora (Giant Eagle Market Place)
2. Acropolis (The Parthenon)
3. Open- air theatres (Blossom Music Center)
400
What was on important legacy of the Golden Age of Muslim culture?
Advances in mathematics, science, and medicine.
400
How would Japan be different if the Mongols invasion was successful?
Feudalism in Japan would have ended.
400
A student is writing an essay about the empires of West Africa. Which is a primary source they might use for their report?
A diary of a soldier who traveled with Mansu Musu, the ruler of Mali.
500
List examples of how modern United States government was influenced by the Roman Republic?
1. Checks and balances
2. Civic duty
3. Powers of the three branches of government are set forth in a constitution.
500
Name Examples of architecture created by the Ancient Romans?
1. arches (The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, United States)
2. cement (Jubilee Church)
3. pillars (The White House)
500
The use of camels to cross the Sahara desert, the improvement of ship building, and the invention of the printing press are examples of what?
How inventions in transportation, communication, and technology have facilitated cultural diffusion.
500
Prove how the Mongol leaders, Genghis and Kublai Khan, unified China and Korea by choosing one of the actions.
They conquered most of China and Korea.
500
How can we better analyze historic and current issues?
Look at the situation from the perspective of the individuals and groups that are involved.