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7548685929Invasions by borderland peoples contributed significantly to the fall of what two empires?1. Western Roman Empire 2. Han Empire1
7548713485Cultural commonalities (music, dance , language)were a major effect on whose migrations?The Bantu Migrations2
7548721143Where did Buddhism spread from?India, into China, Korea, and eventually Japan3
7548739188What two early civilizations shared similar characteristics of Urban centers, growing populations, and writing systems?Mesopotamia and Egypt4
7548760809The biggest technological advancement and the development of iron came in where and when?It came in Central Asia In c. 1500 B.C.E.5
7548777338What is the greatest difference between Middle Eastern Civilizations and those of Latin America?Societies in ancient Latin America did not develop in river valley civilizations6
7548795363What was a major cultural continuity in Western Europe? When?-Despite Christianity's growing popularity forms of pagan practices in Europe still existed. -c. 300 CE7
7548821702Why are myths useful historically?They provide insight into the values and traditions of their societies.8
7548833942What is the practice of sati?When women jump on their husbands funeral pyre.9
7548852798In classical times due to Confucian belief systems in Han China, who was looked down and heavily regulated?the merchants10
7548874287What was a result of agriculture in early societies?population density increased11
7548888238What is a major difference between Western and Eastern Europe by 600 CE?Eastern Europe with the Byzantine Empire continued the ideal of the Roman Empire and had one of the world's largest Urban areas in Constantinople.12
7548921944In early Indian Ocean trade, traders from the Mediterranean highly sought what as a product to sell back in the Roman Empire?pepper13
7548931545What idea is associated with Alexander the Great and Greek culture?Hellenism14
7548941783Why did the Bantu people of Africa begin their migrations? What is it now?Environmental changes in the area which is now the Sahara Desert.15
7548975895Who pushed on the Germanic tribes and forced them into the Western Roman Empire c. 400 CE?The Huns16
7548993816Both Buddhism and Christianity share many characteristics but who only presented himself as being divine?Jesus17
7549026586Why is it least likely that Judaism would have missionary activity?The Jews viewed themselves as God's chosen people.18
7549050916What did Confucius argue about education?That it is essential to becoming a refined gentleman19
7549062431What is St.Paul credited with?Helping spread Christianity around the Eastern Mediterranean in its early years in the first century20
7549079013Why was the Roman Empire more heavily reliant on slavery than the Han Empire?Roman agriculture was heavily reliant on slave labor for things such as wine production and the Han had technology like watermills for grinding grain.21
7549099783What is a major reason for the classical era ending in the year 600 CE?Islam developed in Arabia c/ 610 CE with the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.22
7549136831Why could Monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean facilitate trade?Mariners could use this knowledge to safely sail around the Indian Ocean basin by knowing the wind directions.23
7549156280The large scale construction of roads and bridges helped spur the development of long distance trade in the classical era from when?100-500 CE24
7549166594What is a major reason for the fall of empires in the classical era?Lack of tax revenue that stopped going back to the imperial capitals.25
7549180081What is another reason the year 600 CE is a turning point in World History?By this time the old Western Roman Empire had fallen apart.26
7549197213What are two examples of pathogens that spread around the silk roads thru trade?measles and smallpox27
7549218128Who did the Mesopotamians life influence and how?- Phoenicians and Hebrews - with a tradition of writing that enabled both worship and trade28
7549236759Increased patriarchal forms of gender structure and the high status of males in early civilization correspond with the importance of what?Wealth in a society29
7549246686What 4 terms are associated with religions that have their roots in South Asia?-Karma -Dharma -Nirvana -The eight fold path30
7549257703Who had the worst gender relationships compared to places like Egypt?India31
7549265937Nomadic peoples from Central Asia provided horses for who?Chinese farmers with whom they traded with32
7549281801Human migrations had allowed for established communities in every habitable part of the world by what year?700 CE33
7549290867What made it possible for Polynesian speaking peoples to settle in islands around the Pacific?outrigger canoe34
7549304074In what 3 places were most people rural and engaged in agriculture and the maintenance of an adequate water supply?-Mesopotamia -Egypt -Persia35
7549325772What schools thought that Confucianism and Daoism came out of a time of chaotic disunity known as the warring period?China schools36
7549340744What time period did India go through enormous economic growth in long distance trade by land and sea routes?321 BCE- 550 CE37
7549348556Why did Buddhism appeal to many common people?It downplayed the caste system and emphasized individual freedoms.38
7549358959Daoism emphasizes harmony between what?Humanity and nature39
7549368776What Greek philosopher is associated with the idea of relying on ones seasons and reason to explain reality?Aristotle40
7549380287What empire is most known for its contribution in the field of mathematics. The concept of zero and the decimal point?The Gupta Empire41
7549389255The Roman concept of PATERFAMILIAS is a means to what?Providing order in society most closely resembled the patriarchal structure of Han China42
7549405471During the Pax Roman, the greatest growth was seen in newly founded cities in places such as where?-Britain -Gaul (France) -Spain43
7549422012The most prominent faith of silk road merchants from 200 -700 CE was who?Buddhism44
7549435080What is a key reason for the collapse of the Han Dynasty in 220 CE?Conflicts with peasants over land redistribution45
7549445600Why did Constantinople enjoy a good geographic location?It was situated on a high peninsula, the Golden Horn was a natural harbor, it could control the Bosporus strait and the Black Sea, and it was at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.46
7549471551Who was the Great Byzantine emperor who kept alive the idea of Roman rule thru the use of his famous law code?Justinian47
7549483497Shortly after 600 CE, who returned to dynastic rule with the emergence of the Tang Dynasty?China48

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