early civilizations
what was the environment like in Mesopotamia(flooding wise)
unpredictable flooding seen in a bad way
what religion influenced Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
it also ended slavery in the Persian empire
Zoroastrianism
what were the main characteristics of the Qin and Han dynasty
Qin dynasty- legalism
Han dynasty- confusionism, civil service exams, bureaucracy
what are some characteristics of the tang and song dynasty
tang- ,confusonism, religious tolerance, civil service exams
song- neo-confusionism, civil service exams got harder, religious intolerance, women had less rights
list the impacts of crusades
increased trade, religious intolerance, increased contact between western Europe and the Islamic empires, weakened power of church
what are some of the achievements of the Indus river valley civilization
sewer system, and grid plans
what what were the main beliefs in legalism and confusionism
legalism- STRICT LAWS, HARSH PUNISHMENTS
confusonism- filial piety( obey males in your life)
what were the characteristics of the two main Greek city-states
Athens- democracy- only male citizens over 18 could vote
Sparta- oligarchy- women learned and men went to war
what were some characteristics of the Aztec empire
SACRIFICE! Temples, three sisters crops, terrace farming
what was Christopher Columbus' goal when he sailed the Atlantic
to get to asia
what was the environment like in Egypt(flooding wise)
predicable flooding seen in a good way
what was a difference between Christianity and Judaism
in Christianity Jesus was considered a divine figure
what were some ways the Mayans adapted to their environment
terrace farming, three sisters crops
how did Islam spread thought Africa and how did it influence it?
someone went on a hajj, Islam influenced Timbuktu by making it a center of learning and trade, made universities, and libraries
what were some ways the black plague spread
silk road trade, fleas on rats on merchant boats, mongols through biological warfare
bronze casting, oracle bonze and dynasty circle
what did monasteries do for the lower class and women
they gave them more opportunities
how did Constantine spread Christianity in the roman empire
he made a law
how were women view in the tang and song dynasties?
tang- empress wu encouraged Buddhism bc it gave women more rights
song- women were view as objects of beauty, used foot binding :(
what were some impacts of the PLAUGUE
population decrease, feudal system breaks down, womens rights increased
what are the characteristics of civilization?
1. agriculture
2. cities
3. social structure
4. job specialization
5. government system
6. culture
7. written language
8. religion
what are some similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism
similarities- reincarnation, dharma, karma
differences- Buddha rejected caste system
what were some achievements of the Gupta empire
math, concept of zero, architecture, astronomy and books
what were some causes of the crusades
seljuk Turks attacked byzantine empire
empire askes for pope urban's help
pope urban calls the first crusade offering indulgences saying "god wills it"
goal conquere Jerusalem
what were some impacts of the Columbian exchange
disease
population decrease of native empires
transfer of new things