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8357465097Who was Charles Darwin?The father of evolution,0
8357465098What where Charles Darwin beliefs?All species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce1
8357465099Homo SapinesSystematic name for anatomically modern human, means wise man2
8357465100Who were the homo sapiensHumans3
8357465101How did the Homo Sapines move aroundFoot4
8357465102Did the Homo Sapiens have tools?Yes5
8357465103What kind of tools did the Homo Sapines haveStone tools:flakes, scrapers and points6
8357465104What is the out of Africa theoryHomindis devleoped into modern humans and then migrated out of Africa7
8357465105What is the multi regional theory?Homo erects evolved into Homo Sapiens in different parts of the world.8
8357465106What causes the migrations of Homo Sapien SapiensLack of Food and Weather9
8357465107Noam Chomskytheorist who believed that humans have an inborn or "native" propensity to develop language10
8357465108What were the Staple Crops in India?Rice11
8357465109What were the staple Crops in Mesopotamia?Grain12
8357465110What were the staple Crops of Egypt?Wheat13
8357465111What is Neolithic Art?The period of human culture that began around 10,000 years ago in the Middle East and later in other parts of the world. It is characterized by the beginning of farming, the domestication of animals, the development of crafts such as pottery and weaving, and the making of polished stone tools.14
8357465112What is the Bronze Age?historical period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilization15
8357465113What kind of technological breakthroughs happen in the Bronze Age?Swords, axes, razors, shields, objects made of Bronze and Steel.16
8357465114Where does Writing begin?Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C.E.17
8357465115What is used to write on?Clay Tablets, papyrus18
8357465116What was writing mostly concerned with?Religion19
8357465117Rosetta StoneArtifact that unlocked the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics20
8357465118What is the use of Iron in early civilizations?Tools21
8357465119Xia DynastyThe first dynasty in China, from 2000 B.C. to 1600 B.C.22
8357465120Shang Dynastythe imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC23
8357465121Zhou dynastyPeriod of Chinese history from 1122 to 256 BCE24
8357465122Where were the first cities in the Americas?Mexico and the Andes Mount) as25
8357465123Teotihuacan Civilizationlocated in the Basin of Central Mexico, was the largest, most influential, and certainly most revered city in the history of the New World, and it flourished in Mesoamerica's Golden Age, the Classic Period of the first millennium CE26
8357465124What was the system of roads in the Incan Empires?They used the chasqui (runners) for relaying messages throughout the empire and llamas and alpacas for transporting goods. The chasqui were known as the runners of the empire. They were estimated to run as much as 240 kilometers per day.27
8357465125How did empires grow?by conquering others28
8357465126What does All Roads Lead To Rome mean?All paths or activities lead to the center of things. This was literally true in the days of the Roman Empire, when all the empire's roads radiated out from the capital city, Rome.29
8357465127How is Mesopotamia an early power centers?-settled first -learned about living a non nomadic life -used tat to conquer enemies30
8357465128Why were Mesopotamia fighting amongst each other?To become the sole ruler of the area31
8357465129How did Ancient Egypt have protection?They had natural defenses such as the Nile River, Deserts, and Cataractas32
8357465130Was Egypt Unified?Yes33
8357465131When was Egypt unified?3100 BCE34
8357465132What was Darius I's Empire?The third king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire35
8357465133When was Darius I's Empire?552B.C.E-486B.C.E.36
8357465134What kind of government did Greek City-States Have?Democracy37
8357465135SocratesGreek philosopher; socratic method--questioning; sentenced to death for corrupting Athens youth38
8357465136AristotleA Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, started a famous school, studied with Plato39
8357465137PlatoSocrates' most well known pupil. Founded an academy in Athens.40
8357465138Homers epic poemsThe Iliad and the Odyssey41
8357465139Why does Alexander's Empire stop, or fall?He died.42
8357465140Citizenship in the Roman EmpireA salve could earn or buy his freedom or liberti and enjoy the benefits of citizenship, gaining wealth and power; his children could even hold public office.43
8357465141Slavery in the Roman EmpirePeople who were conquered in battle became skaves44
8357465142patron-client relationship in the Roman Empirea patron might confer include legal representation in court, loans of money, influencing business deals or marriages, and supporting a client's candidacy for political office or a priesthood. In return, the clients were expected to offer their services to their patron as needed.45
8357465143First Triumvirate of RomeCaesar, Pompey, and Crassus46
8357465144Who did the Romans borrow from?Greek47
8357465145How many Punic Wars were there?348
8357465146Who were the Punic Wars between?Carthage and Rome49
8357465147Who won the first Punic War?Rome50
8357465148Who won the Second Punic War?Rome51
8357465149Who won the third Punic War?Rome52
8357465150What were the emperor identity in Rome?He was believed to be a god.53
8357465151What were the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?Over extension54
8357465152What were the Warring States Period?After the Zhou Dynasty, Independent States fought over who would rule over China. 481 and 221 B.C.S.55
8357465153ConfuciusChinese philosopher (circa 551-478 BC)56
8357465154Mandate of Heaventhe belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods57
8379491575What kind of followers did Buddhism have in ChinaCommon peopl58
8379491576What were the order of Dynasties in the Sun DynastyQin, Han, tang, song59
8379491577Who immigrated into India?Aryan people60
8379491578What did the Aryan people do in IndiaTraded and brought new ideas61
8379491579Ashoka MauryaRuled Mauryan Empire and made it powerful. Conquered Kalinga for trade routes. Becomes Buddhist.62
8379491580How big was the Gupta Empire?Almost all of the Indian subcontinent63
8379491581What was the most influential religion in the Gupta Empire?Buddhism64
8379491582Hunasone of the nomadic groups that over ran the Gupta empire65
8379491583Is there expansion out of the Indian Subcontinent?No66
8379491584Which civilization has the least amount of records?Indian67
8379491585What is the Oldest religion in practice?Hinduism68
8379491586Which religions has the 2nd highest number of Adherents?Islam69
8379491587Where is Hinduism supported?China70
8379491588brahmin priestsa varna in Hinduism specialising as priests, teachers and protectors of sacred learning across generations71
8379491589Bhgavad Gitaa 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.72
8379491590Who was the Buddha?He was Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who found enlightenment.73
8379491591What was the Buddha's source of unhappinessDesire74
8379491592Which kind of people were most likely to convert to Buddhism?Common People75
8379491593Mahayanaa sect of Buddhism that offers salvation to all and allows popular worship76
8379491594ThervadaTeaching of the elders; oldest serving branch of Buddhism; more conservative77
8379491595What was Judaism's Role in History?Scapegoat. Also was the first monotheist Religion that Islam and Christianity eventually based their religions off78
8379491596TorahThe first five books of Jewish Scripture, which they believe are by Moses, are called this79
8379491598Books of the TorahGenesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy80
8379491599SaulFirst king of Israel81
8379491600David(Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites82
8379491601Solomon(Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)83
8379491602Who were the first three kings of Israel?Saul, David, and Solomon84
8379491603What kind of Gender Relations did the Jews have?Women were less worthy than Men.85
8379491604Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.86
8379491605Jesus ChristFounder of Christianity87
8379491606The GospelsMatthew, Mark, Luke, John88
8379491607Theodosuismade Christianity the Roman empires official religion89
8379491608monasteries/conventsbuildings/homes of monks/nuns90
8379491609CharlemagneKing of the Franks who conquered much of Western Europe, great patron of leterature and learning91
8379491610Long distance TradeTrading across countries or continents92
8379491611Free Market EconomiesPrices are up to the seller.93
8379491613What happened to the Jews in the Roman Empire?Killed and oppressed94
8379491614West African trade:was dependent upon the camel to deliver goods to Europe.95
8379491615What happened to China after the Mongols?The Yuan dysnaty came into power96
8379491616What were the Chinese Luxury productsSilk97
8379491617Marco PoloItalian explorer who wrote about his travels to Central Asia and China.98
8379491618Chingis Khanthe Great Khan and founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia.99
8400532280What happened to the population after the Mongols rulePopulation flourished100
8400532281Leif ErikssonViking who led settlers to the eastern shores of what is now Canada101
8400532282GuildsAssociation of merchants or artisans who cooperated to protect their economic interests102
8400532283What was the disaster in the 14th and 15th century in FranceBubonic Plague103
8400532284Bubonic Plaguea deadly contagious disease caused by bacteria and spread by fleas104
8400532285RenaissanceRebirth105
8400532286Chinese inventionsPaper, silk, the clock, the magnetic compass, printed books, gunpowder and fireworks.106
8400532287What where the reasons for Prince Henry's explorations?Explore and to conquer new lands107
8400532288What happened in the sea voyages and discovery period?New lands and riches were found108
8400532289Adam SmithScottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern Capitalism.109
8400532290What were the Spanish Conquests in the New WorldCentral America, present day Mexico, present day California, Florida110
8400532291Martin LutherGerman monk, questioned the Roman Catholic Church, was excommunicated. Wrote the 95 theses111
8400532293Mercantilismbelief in the benefits of profitable trading; commercialism.112
8400532294How does Britain's power in World Trade rise?Trade, Riches, Militar113
8400532295Nation StateA country who's population share a common identity.114
8400532296What happened to the Ottoman Empire?Conquered115
8400532297What is everything about the Out of Africa Theory?Homo Erectus eveloved into Homo Sapiens, than migrated out of Africa across the world.116
8400532298Nile RiverThe river in which early kingdoms in Egypt were centered around.117
8400532299What were the Egyptian cities protectedNile rivers118
8400532300Why does Rome FallOver extension than bargains raids119
8400532301Why does the Byzantine Empire last?Protection, Justinian code, peaceful ongoing of life120
8400532302Shi'ais the belif that people should have Mohammeds descands as their leaders121
8449451374SunnisMuslims belonging to branch of Islam believing that the community should select its own leadership.122
8400532303What are Joint Stock Companiesan association of individuals in a business enterprise with transferable shares of stock, much like a corporation except that stockholders are liable for the debts of the business123
8400532304What are Joint Stock Companies objectives?Earn money124

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