Unit 1
Why did civilizations develop at River Valleys?
What is the source of water and annual floods aided farming and created surpluses of food.
What 2 geographical features makes up Greece?
What is mountains, islands, rocky soil, on the coast.
In the feudal system what does a King give to his vassals?
Land
What are the crusades?
A series of wars between Christians and Muslims for control of the holy land
Which 2 dynasties were compasses, porcelain, and gunpowder made in?
Tang and Song Dynasties
What two changes in their way of life led to the Neolithic revolution?
What is Domestications and learning to farm(agriculture)
What is the Mandate of Heaven, who used it?
If you are good ruler heavens will reward you, if you are a bad ruler natural disasters and revolts will occur and justify the rulers removal. Ancient China.
What famous document grants people the right to trial by jury?
What is Magna Carta?
What was being traded throughout Africa?
Gold and Salt
What was the silk road?
Multiple Trade Routes that enabled the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between Asia and Europe
Whta two religions did Judaism serve as the foundation for?
What is Christianity and Islam?
What are some technological advancements of Ancient Rome?
What is a sophisticated Road system, Bridges, aqueducts, and buildings with Arches.
Why was the Code of Justinian such a major improvement in Roman law?
What is it is simplified and easier to understand.
Why did Islam split?
Sunni believe anyone can be caliph
Shias believe only descendants of Mohammad could be Caliph.
Which religion are services conducted in Greek and local languages?
Eastern Orthodox
What was the first Legal Code? Was this code fair? Why or Why not?
What is Code of Hammurabi.
What does the concept "rule of Law" mean which was developed in Ancient Rome?
What is government officials were not above the law, nor could they act outside the law
What caused the Schism of the Christian Church in 1054?
What is different religious beliefs and Practices (icons)
What are the 5 pillars of islam?
Confession, prayer, pilgrimage, charity, and fasting
What is the Caste System?
A hereditary hierarchy that determines a persons social status and available jobs.
How does the specialization of jobs impact civilizations?
Develops a more complex social structure with different classes of people.
What was Hellenism?
A time period when Alexander the Great spread Greek culture across Europe and Asia.
Why did Feudalism and Manorialism develop during the middle ages?
The need for a stable life structure and protection from factors like invasions after the fall of Rome.
What was the effect of the black death on Europe?
1/3 of population died
Labor shortage
Serfs moved to cities to find jobs
What are Natural Laws according to Tomas Aquinas?
Based on reason, humans must do what they need to do in order to "do good and avoid evil" such as breaking laws put in place by rulers.