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2071371393What was a feature of society during the Paleolithic era?Egalitarian0
2071374661What is a common feature of most pastoral societies?They are egalitarian1
2071377942What was the role of women in village societies?Working the fields, textiles, taking care of children2
2071381869How did paleolithic humans shape their environment?With fire, burning3
2071385032What made the agricultural revolution (Neolithic) in the Americas different from everywhere else?In other places there was an introduction of organized farming and domestication of animals and plants, but there was no domestication in the Americas4
2071390644The base of civilization and economyAgriculture5
2071401165What country has shown the most continuity throughout history?China6
2071412006What was a unique feature of political life in classical Greece?Free men were running governments7
2071414853What did Roman and Chinese governments have in common?Both used supernatural sanctions (claimed favor of God) to support their rule8
2071418496How were the Mauryan and Persian empires similar?Both used expansive spy networks to keep an eye on their people and their empires9
2071430924What is a common feature of classical empires?Had centralized authority, could coerce and take from their subjects10
2071435710Which religions have been most heavily influenced by Zoroastrianism?Islam, Judaism, Christianity11
2071439554How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar?Both believe in reincarnation, ended by enlightenment12
2071443390Characteristics of greek philosophy:Questioning of tradition, perceived wisdom, tied to reason and understanding, not based on or tied to religion13
2071448861What happened to Christianity in the 400 years since Jesus's death?Christianity increased in popularity and was taken up by Roman empire. Patriarchal societies got more power over the church so women lost power14
2071455998How did India's social structure compare to China's?India's social structure was more rigid than China's. They were similar in that they had sharp distinctions between different social classes and an unequal distribution of wealth15
2071460754What was the difference between jatis and normal castes in India?Jatis could move up and down depending on their own personal wealth16
2071466038In what society did women have the fewest restrictions?Sparta17
2071469401How did the Chinese view peasants and merchants?They respected peasants because they were the backbone of society and provided agriculture, hated merchants because they brought in foreign things and ideas18
2071474863How did environmental features of Africa affect the continent?Since the whole continent is very hot, the heat limits the effectiveness of fertilizers, makes Africa a bad place for agriculture19
2071484703How were cities in the Niger Valley different than other cities?They all lacked a strong central state20
2071489560What did both the Maya and Axum have?Both had writing systems21
2071494338In contrast to Maya art, the artwork of Teotihuacan:Did not feature their rulers as much22
2071500033Because of the spread of disease along the Silk RoadEuropeans eventually developed immunities23
2071502509Swahili civilization were most heavily influenced by:Bantu24
2071505008What did states that emerged in west Africa between 500 and 1600 have in common?These states had a reputation for being rich and prosperous25
2071509155What is an example of "indianization" of southeast Asia?The spread of Hinduism. ex: Hindu temple at Angkor Wat26
2071524991Korea and Japan relationship with China:Both sent people to immerse in Chinese culture27
2071624869What were considered aspects of masculinity in Song dynasty China?Calligraphy, poetry, scholarship, and painting28
2071640400What was an example of something invented in China and improved on in Europe?Gunpowder29
2071645396Why were the Tang and Song dynasties regarded as the golden age?Excellence in art and literature30
2071650847What did the Xiongnu, Uighurs, Khitan and Jurchen all have in common?They were all pastoral people that got things from China in return for not attacking them31
2071655637What is an ulma?An Islamic community of believers32
2071658955Why did the Shia and Sunni Muslims separate?They disagreed over who should have power in the Islamic world33
2071668831Why were the Europeans able to beat the Byzantine and Persian empires?Persia and Byzantium were both weakened from centuries of fighting one another34
2071671646What religion blends Hinduism and Islam?Sikhism35
2071675367Why did Islam attract new followers in India?Islam was more accepting36
2071680217What signified the end of the Byzantine empire?The fall of Constantinople37
2071686315What is a characteristic of pastoral societies?They are nomadic38
2071701366How was Mongol rule in Russia different compared to in other areas?It was much less strict39
2071713314What facilitated the expansion of Mongol empires?Intimidation and conquest, they attacked when areas were internally divided40
2071717740What was a consequence of the expanding Islamic world?The spread of Islam to north Africa, and the exchange of agricultural innovations41
2071726459How far did the Arabic empire extend?Middle East to northern Africa, India, and Spain42
2071738738What was a consequence of the Crusades in Europe?The unification of Europe. Sicily, Spain and Baltics entered into the Western European cultural sphere (Western Christendom)43
2071745718What characteristics of the Byzantine empire did the Russian empire adopt?They became Eastern Orthodox which solidified Russian kings' rule, because the king or emperor appointed church leaders (king was above the church)44
2071754861FeudalismLords give vassals land, in return vassals give lords loyalty and military service45
2071761956What was an effect of globalization?Expanded trade networks46
2071766969Genghis KhanStarted off poor, incorporated conquered people into his army, making him popular47
2071769973In what ways were the Europeans in the 16th century similar to the 13th century Mongols?Both were on the periphery of becoming major established civilizations48
2071778382What was the agricultural practice of Australian communities in 15th century known as?Fire-stick farming49
2071783123Where did Ming dynasty China look to for inspiration for their empire?Past societies such as the Tang and Song dynasties50
2071787813How were the Mughal and Songhay empires similar?Both were trade based, rulers were Muslim while most of the people were not51
2071795982Why did Aztecs wage war against other societies?For religious reasons. They needed people for human sarifices52
2071801438Where did hunting and gathering persist in the 15th century?Australia53
2071806963What was the world's most centralized, unified, and prosperous civilization in the 15th century?China54
2071811044Why were Portugal, Spain, France, and Britain first to expand to the new world?They were closest to the new world55
2071825869Why did some Native Americans help the Spanish?The Spanish helped the Native Americans defeat their enemies56
2071832274What was slavery like in Latin America?Race-based and large-scale57
2071836988Why were literacy rates higher in British as opposed to Spanish colonies?Because Protestantism encouraged reading the Bible and interpreting it for oneself while Catholicism did not58
2071848608Who was Akbar?A Mughal leader. He was from Persia, implemented policies that promoted Turkic-Persian-Indian culture59
2071854725What was the reason for the "great dying"?The spread of european diseases that Native Americans weren't immune to because they'd never come into contact with them60
2071857516What did mercantilist want?To get precious metals like gold and silver61
2071860505What did the Tokugawa shoguns do to Europeans?Kicked all of them out except for the Dutch62
2071870918What was the first direct and sustained link between the Americas and the rest of the world?Silver63
2071875400Where were europeans during slave sieges?They waited while locals captured the slaves and brought them to the ships64
2071881983When did slavery peak?1700s65
2071883798What unified Japan?Silver66
2071886697What was the role of Europeans in the early modern economy?Middlemen67

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