Unit 1: Prehistory
How did the development of agriculture shape early civilizations?
The development of agriculture enabled early civilizations to thrive by creating a stable food supply, which led to population growth and permanent settlements.
Who is the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Why did Portugal make a trading post empire?
Portugal was blocked from trade
What are some achievements of these early civilizations?
Early civilizations achieved advancements in writing, urban planning, complex governments, and technological innovations like the wheel and metalworking.
What was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a vast network of ancient land and sea trade routes connecting East Asia with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
What ancient civilizations developed a method for keeping track of time?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Mesoamerica, China, and Greece and Rome
Who is the founder of the Yuan Dynasty?
Kublai Khan
What were the causes of sea trade?
Political rivalry, envy, a desire for wealth, and a need for alternative routes to Asia
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?
Rivers provided a reliable source of water for drinking and agriculture, and their periodic flooding left behind fertile soil ideal for farming.
What cultures were connected by the Silk Road?
Chinese, Indian, Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and European cultures
How long is a millennium?
1,000 years
Who were the Mongols?
They were nomadic people of the eastern steppes of Asia.
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's trips?
Christopher Columbus's voyages were sponsored by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain.
Which river valley civilization was the largest?
The Indus Valley civilization
What goods were exchanged on the Silk Road?
Items such as silk, spices, jade, silver, and glass, as well as essential goods like textiles, tea, paper, gunpowder, porcelain, and even exotic animals.
What leads to cultural diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is led by the movement and interaction of people, primarily through migration, trade, and communication.
Who is Marco Polo and what did he accomplish?
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who traveled the Silk Road and documented his experiences in Asia.
Once European gathered power they began to expand what?
Their power with gunpowder and taxes.
What are the three earliest river valley civilizations?
Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Egypt Civilization, Mesopotamia Civilization, and China Civilization
When was the Silk Road established?
130 BCE
What are the rules for calculating time between dates?
To calculate the time between dates, you need to subtract the earlier date from the later date.
What was gained from the Silk Road Trade?
Printing, gunpowder, and paper currency
What influence did catholic churches have on monarchs?
The Catholic Church heavily influenced monarchs by bestowing divine legitimacy on their rule, influencing legal systems, and acting as a powerful political and landowning entity.
What was the problem with the river valley civilizations?
Climate change
How long did it take to travel the Silk Road?
More than a year