Ancient and River Valley Civilizations
Classical Era
Post-Classical Era
Modern Era
Document Analysis
Enduring Issues
100

All of these civilizations settled near what geographic feature?

Rivers

100

This ancient Greek city-state is known for its early form of democracy and was a powerful cultural center in the Classical Era.

What is Athens?

100

Which speaker is talking about reincarnation? What two religions believe in Reincarnation?

Speaker D. Hinduism and Buddhism

100

What topic does this Map Show?

The Columbian Exchange

100

Which Speaker is a Christian and which is a Muslim?

Speaker A:In the Temple of Solomon, men rode in blood up to their knees and bridle reins. Indeed, it was a just and splendid judgment of God that this place should be filled with the blood of the unbelievers since it had suffered so long from their blasphemies. Some of the enemy took refuge in the Tower of David, and, petitioning Count Raymond for protection, surrendered the Tower into his hands. 

Speaker B: Refugees reached Baghdad and told the Caliph’s ministers a story that wrung their hearts and brought tears to their eyes. They begged for help, weeping so that their hearers wept with them as they described the sufferings of the Muslims in that Holy City: the men killed, the women and children taken prisoner, the homes pillaged.

Speaker A is a Christian 

Speaker B is a Muslim

100

Identify and Define One Enduring Issue Connected to Shi Hungdi Burning Books and Killing Scholars 

Desire for Power, Oppression, Abuse of Power, Conflict, Impact of Ideas and Beliefs

200

The change from Hunting and Gathering to Farming is known as the....

Neolithic Revolution 

200

This period of peace and prosperity lasted for about 200 years in the Roman Empire and began with the reign of Augustus.

What is the Pax Romana?

200

What is the name of the system shown and where was it used? (You can say the name of the modern-day country)

Caste System used in India.

200

What factors led to the Pax Mongolica? (At least 2 factors)

Religious Toleration, Protection of Trade Routes 

200

Explain the Historical Context of the Crusades. 

Muslims had control of the Holy Land. Christians were encouraged by the Pope to take control of the holy land and fight the Muslims. 

200

Identify and Define the Enduring Issue scene in this image of Protestants being burned during the counter-reformation 

Impact of Ideas and Beliefs, Oppression, Conflict, Impact of Ideas and Beliefs, Abuse of Power, Power, Persecution.

300

Hummarabi's code is the first example of what?

First Written Law Code

300

This philosophy, founded in China emphasized the importance of family, respect for elders, and reverence for ancestors.

What is Confucianism?

300

Which Trade route is pictured below? What two most important goods were traded on this trade route?

Trans-Saharan Trade Route. Gold and Salt was Being Traded. 

300

How did the Incas and Aztecs adapt to their geography?

Chinampas and Terrace Farming

300

Why would people build a statue of Zheng He? 

He was a Chinese Explorer who was a Muslim which was rare in China. They are building it to honor his achievements. 

300

Identify and Define an Enduring Issue Connected to the trial of Galileo who was forced to recant his views that confirmed the Heliocentric Version of the Universe.

Abuse of Power,  Impact of Ideas and Beliefs, Persecution, Conflict,

400

What do these laws tell us about Hammurabi's Code?

Laws and Punishments are based on Social Class
400

What three continents did Rome control?

Europe, Africa, Asia

400

Which side of Rome fell during 476? and at least one reason

Western Rome Fell because of Invasion, Corruption, disease, and Economic Decline. 

400

What was the major critique Martin Luther had about the Church?

The Sale of Indulgences (Get into Heaven for Free Cards)

400

What is the difference between Historical Context and Geographic Context?

Historical Context deals with What events/people/ideas caused an event being studied.

Geographic Context deals with how where an event occurred impact the event being studied.

400

Identify and Define an Enduring Issue from the Following quote. 


The most influential nobles were encouraged, and even commanded, to leave their castles in the country, where life at best was dull, and to come and live with the king at Versailles. Here the king provided amusements for them, and here he could keep his eye on them. The nobles could not well be discourteous or disobedient to the king while they lived in his house and ate at his table.

Abuse of power, Oppression, Impact of Ideas and beliefs, power

500

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

Primary Source witnessed the event. A Secondary Source heard about the event based on their knowledge on Primary sources.

500

This empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, reached its peak under the rule of Ashoka, who later converted to Buddhism.

What is the Maurya Empire?

500

What Trade routes were used by the Tang Dynasty

The Silk Roads 

500

Identify one Similarity and one difference between European and Japanese Feudalism. 

Similar: Both are an exchange of land for loyalty. Warriors are used. Peasants are at the bottom.

Difference: Shogun has real power over the Emporer where Kings have power in Europe. Code of Bushido vs Code of Chivalry for Knights. Names of the classes are different.


500

Explain the Geographic Context of this Map (Be Specific with 4 Regions.)

Zheng He explored from China (East Asia) and explored to 1. Southeast Asia, 2. South Asia/India 3. The Middle East/Persian Empire 4. East Aftica.
500

Identify and Define an Enduring Issue connected to the Persecution of Christians.

Oppression, Conflict, Impact of Ideas and Beliefs, Abuse of Power, Power, Persecution.