Unit 1
Define Physical vs. Human Geography
what is the branch of geography dealing with how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth's surface. Physical Geography is the branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
What is the Geography of Greece
Peninsula composed of mountain ranges, island chains, mild climate.
What is Diaspora
A state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.
What is Feudalism
System of rights and obligations between lords vassals and serfs
What does it mean to be Nomadic
What is living the life of a nomad; wandering.
What does Athenian democracy look like
direct democracy and includes Elected officials including 10 generals, magistrates and others.
What are the Greek philosophers about
They came about after the defeat of Athens. It is based on two assumptions: 1. The universe is put together in an orderly way governed by natural laws 2. People can understand these laws by using logic and reason.
What is Manorialism
System where area is self sufficient community with lords and serfs
Define Hunter-gatherers
A person who finds food by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild grains, fruits, and nuts.
What is Sparta
A military based community that has an oligarchy as its government
What is The Academy
The school of philosophy founded by Plato in Athens
What was the Middle Ages
Ages after Rome fell to the beginning of the Renaissance
What is the Neolithic Revolution
Takes place in about 10,000BCE as the Neolithic people begin to settle in the fertile crescent area.
What is the Delian League
An Alliance was made between multiple greek city-states.
What is the Geography of Rome
An area chosen for its fertility and ease of access to seas, and protection.
What does Secular mean
non religious matters
What are the Characteristics of civilization
Advanced Cities, Organized Central Government, Complex Religion, Job Specialization, Social Classes/Social Stratification, System of Writing or Record-Keeping, Art and Architecture, Public Works
What is the Peloponnesian league
A different alliance in which Sparta is the most powerful
What are Patricians
Wealthy landowners (hereditary position)
What is Charlemagne
made Rome a holy country; was emperor