Ancient Civilizations & Neolithic Times
Define the Neolithic Revolution
The period of time where humans began using agriculture.
"The Eightfold Path and the Four Noble truths are the foundations of our faith." What religion does this person follow?
Buddhism
Who is responsible for the creation of Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great
What disease affected Africa, Asia and Europe, and was brought by trade with Asia?
Bubonic Plague
Why did Native populations decline?
Europeans introduced new diseases.
Name 2 effects of the Neolithic Revolution.
1. Complex civilizations developed.
2. Job specialization/ division of labor.
Where did both Buddhism and Hinduism originate?
India
What was a major impact of Hellenistic Culture?
Cultural Diffusion
-Literacy rates rise
-Shakespeare's Sonnets circulated
-Secular ideas spread
Which innovation lead directly to these statements?
The Printing Press
". . . (It) brought the potato, the pineapple, the turkey, dahlias, sunflowers, magnolias, maize, chillies and chocolate across the Atlantic. On the other hand, tens of millions died in the pandemics of the 16th century, victims of smallpox, measles and the other diseases brought by Europeans (and don't
forget that the African slave trade was begun by the Europeans, to replace the work force they had decimated).". . . — Michael Wood, BBC History (adapted)
Which historical development is being described in this quotation?
The Colombian Exchange
Name 4 reasons early civilizations mainly developed near rivers.
1. Access to food
2. Ability to farm
3. Ability to trade
4. Ability to travel
Define monotheism & name the 3 main monotheistic religions.
The belief in one God: Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Describe the geography of Ancient Greece & explain how that impacted the development of Greece.
Rocky, mountainous peninsula. It lead to the development of independent city-states.
Name 3 effects of Luther posting the 95 theses.
1. Religious disunity
2. The Protestant Reformation/ Counter-Reformation
3. Decline in the power of the Catholic church
What 3 civilizations of the Americas adapted to their environment using unique agricultural techniques?
Maya, Aztecs, Incas
How did Paleolithic peoples attain their food? (2 answers)
Hunting & gathering
Why did the 3 main chinese philosophies develop?
They were attempting to alleviate the disorder that existed during the Warring States period
Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of...
Advancements in knowledge and periods of peace
Why was the Byzantine Empire able to flourish, while the Western Empire went through the middle ages?
The Byzantine had the city of constantinople
I._________________________________
Decentralized Governments
Widespread usage of Manorialism
Increased Power of the Roman Catholic Church
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Characteristics of Feudal Europe
What is a nomad?
A person/ group of people who travel often, following their food source.
Fill in the blank: "To achieve union with the ________, we must reincarnate through many lives by having good karma."
Brahmin/ Atman
Name a leader of each of these classical civilzations. 1. Rome, 2. Greece 3. Gupta Empire
1. Caesar, 2. Pericles, 3. Chandragupta
Name 4 inventions of the Tang/ Song Dynasty
Compass, Wood Block Printing, Moveable type, paper moeny, gunpowder
What are the classes on the feudal system?
Kings, Lords, Knights, Serfs