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5736278689What did the Mandate of Heaven mean in the Zhou Dynasty?The ruler in China is allowed to keep their power if ruled fairly0
5736288724Know the difference between Han Wudi and Chandra Gupta.They were not from the same region. Han Wudi - China Chandra Gupta - India1
5736304355What facilitated growth of the Silk Roads?Some of the cities were founded by Alexander the Great.2
5736315804By the 5th century C.E., why were the Germanic tribes of central Europe exerting more pressure on the boundaries of the Roman Empire?Invasion of Europe by the Huns3
5736326601Between 300 BCE and 300 CE, who participated in the Indian Ocean trading network?Rome and China4
5736334712Why did the world population soar between 4000 BCE and 2000 BCE?Agricultural practices5
5736516260What kinds of artifacts would be useful to help a historian who is researching the effects of Mesopotamian trade on local economies 2,000 years ago?just know that they need specific containers6
5736529815Describe some of the differences between the Hebrew religion and the Vedic religion.Hebrew - monotheistic Vedic - polytheistic7
5736554167Analyze this quote. "Like most empire builders Alexander took over an earlier and already weakened power. Although he moved large numbers of Greek settlers into Persia, he did very little to alter the administrative structure of the Persian Empire."Just know it is letter D on the test lol8
5736577194Describe some of the effects after the conversion of Asoka.Lead to the spread of Buddhist missionaries to South East Asia and beyond9
5736598931Describe some of the main teachings of Confucianism.People were taught that they have a duty to one's parents and the state10
5736607513Describe the Code of Hammurabi.It was a code of laws that tried to cut down on crime as much as possible.11
5736941818Describe the gender roles in Imperial societies in the classical period.they were a patriarchal society12
5736950130Describe some of the roots of classical India.Vedic literature13
5737058139Describe the characteristics of a typical Sumerian city.geography played an important role in the selection site of a city so it could be near waterways14
5737061816What does the "Era of the Warring State" refer to?the "era of chaos" in China before the Qin Dynasty15
5737069517When did the Han dynasty begin? Soon after what event?The assassination of the Qin Emperor and then the Han take over16
5737079211What was an important reason for the early economic success of Rome?their well made road system17
5737087789What are some of the causes of the early Bantu migrations through Africa around 1000 BCE?environmental changes18
5737093634After 250 CE, Buddhism spread mainly to what region?Asia19
5737101059Describe some of the similarities between the Han Dynasty, Persian Empire, and Gupta Empire.all had large bureaucracies in politics20
5737109033What was one way in which Buddhism and Christianity were similar?It was spread by missionaries21
5737119105Why is ancient Egypt known as the "gift of the Nile"?regular flooding of the Nile deposits fertile soil22
5737126390Why did long-distance trade thrive in the classical empires?government authorities tried to keep trade routes safe23
5737134942List some legacies of the Maurya and Gupta empires in India.both had difficulty maintaining centralized rule24
5737141978What was happening in Mesoamerica around 200 CE?completion of Teotihuacan and the rise of Mayan city-states25
5737152079What people group did the Persians gain many of their traditions from?ancient Mesopotamians26
5737159047How were the Persian Empire, Gupta Empire, Han Dynasty, and Roman Empire all connected?by the Silk Roads27
5737167327Describe the Hellenistic culture that Alexander the Great helped to produce.blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures28
5742770388Describe the impact of the Neolithic Revolutionfarming communities developed which lead to first cities29
5742777898In Confucianism, how could harmony be achieved?by proper behavior from each family member30
5742780306Why was the qanat system developed?spread of certain crops in South Asia and the Middle East that required greater amounts of water for many plant types31
5742795132Know what part of the world the Han Dynasty controlledAround the Eastern portion of China.32
5742847747Why was China during the Han Dynasty and India during the Gupta Empire both considered "golden ages"?the economic prosperity improved science and technology33
5742859427Know where the first agricultural regions of the world were located.Fertile Crescent34
5742869795Describe the importance of the Justinian Codeorganize laws in ways people could understand35
5742881501What European event had the most direct impact on the growth of civilizations such as Mali and Ghana?establishment of the money based economy36
5742885971What is Ibn Battuta best known for?traveled widely, knows a lot of Mecca and Medina37
5742893505Describe the commerce in the Indian Ocean during the time period 1000-1450?flourished, merchants from Asia, Middle East, East Africa38
5742904740In the period between 1000-1450, name some occupations pursued by large numbers of African and European women.midwife and healer39
5742910037How was Islam and Hinduism introduced to what is now called Indonesia?through trade40
5742919005Though in different time periods, why did feudal states arise in both Europe and China?fragmentation of central government41
5742926806Which religion is Angkor Watt associated with?Hinduism42
5742933531What were some of the major differences between the Inca and Aztec empires?Aztec developed a system of writing43
5742938373Describe the Mongol invasion of China.Adopt elements of Chinese culture to spread to other parts of Asia44
5742949483What were some of the African goods traded on the trans-Saharan trade route?salt and gold45
5742958800Before 1450 CE, list some characteristics of sub-Saharan Africa's commercial economy?their export was gold46
5742969555List some ways in which Sumerians, Phoenicians, and Maya were similarAll developed extensive writing systems47
5742982660List some factors that represent the most significant causes of the growth of cities in Afro-Eurasia in the period 1000-1450?increased inter regional trade48
5742988026Why did the Swahili city-states prosper?they were connected to the Indian Ocean trade system49
5742994696Why did sugarcane, bananas, and other crops spread outside of their homelands?demand for luxury goods50
5743007471What classical civilizations were most famous for their extensive and centrally planned imperial road networks?Roman Empire/Inca51
5743015084What contemporary society most closely mirrored feudal Japan?Western Europe52
5743022263What was the key component in the infrastructure built during the Tang-Song Era?construction of the grand canal53
5743028277What was the global impact of the Crusades?Western Europeans were introduced to knowledge from the Islamic World54
5743038147The Byzantine Empire flourished due to a crossroads of trade from which regions?Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia55
5743048126Describe some of the technological advancements that can be traced back to the Islamic civilization at its height.Latin sails, Arabic numerals, philosophical inquiry56
5743052622The Abbasid's in the Middle East were most closely matched by what culture?Song & China57
5743058704What was the common in unifying feature of sub Saharan African societies in the post classical eracommon Bantu & mystic groups58
5743065122Describe the process of how Islam spread to south Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.traders, peaceful, political power remained in the hands of the non Arab elites59

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