Columbian Exchange
What was a positive effect of the Columbian Exchange?
New foods spread throughout the world, leading to population growth
What effect did the Silk Road have on surrounding colonies?
Trade along the Silk Roads was protected and encouraged.
How did nomadic cultures adapt to their environments?
Developing a deep understanding of the land and its resources.
What are the major religions that originated in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What are some of the most famous works of Greek literature?
The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Sophocles.
What was a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Millions of Native Americans died of diseases
What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?
To facilitate trade across vast distances
What were major forms of transportation used by the Nomads?
Horses, camels, and yaks.
How did geography and historical events influence the development of these religions?
Diverse landscapes and location at the crossroads of trade routes
How did Roman literature differ from Greek literature?
Roman was heavily influenced by Greek, and focused on practical themes.
How did the African slaves contribute to population growth?
Brought along their culture and food to the New World.
What was a negative effect of the Silk Road?
Bubonic Plague spread.
What were the social structures used by the Nomads?
Centered around clans or tribes, led by chieftains or elders.
What are some of the key similarities and differences between these religions?
Similarities are monotheism, ethical codes, and the importance of prophets and scriptures. Differences lie in the interpretation of God.
What role did mythology play in Greek and Roman texts?
Provided rich sources of stories.
How did the Church positively change after overcoming challenges?
Education of priests was emphasized, heretics were burned
Which major civilizations were connected by the Silk Road?
China, India, Persia, and the Roman Empire
How did Nomadic cultures interact with settled civilizations?
Trade, warfare, and alliances.
How have religious beliefs and practices shaped the cultures and societies?
Shaping art, architecture, law, social customs, and daily life.
Who are some of the key figures in Greek and Roman literature?
Virgil, Ovid, Horace, and Cicero.
How did the Catholic Church respond against challenges?
The church clarified the Church’s doctorines and practices.
How did the Silk Road influence cultural exchange?
Facilitates the spread of ideas, religions, and education
How did Nomadic cultures contribute to the spread of ideas?
Acted as intermediaries between different regions.
What are some of the challenges facing religious communities?
Religious persecution and the rise of extremism.
How have Greek and Roman texts influenced modern literature?
Inspiring countless works of art, the themes and characters are in contemporary work.