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7409643365By what time did humans reach all our present day regions?10,000 BC0
7409643366When and Where does Human Existence Start?200,000 years ago, Africa.1
7409643367When did Humans leave Africa?60,000 Years Ago2
7409643368How was early Human Society like?Egalitarian, and humans were behaviorally modern before migration from Africa3
7409643369When did Fire come into Human Use and how did it help in Human Development?Became popular around 125,000 years ago. Evidenced by cooked meat and plants from like 800,000 years ago. Fire allowed humans to adapt to their climates and cook the food, reducing disease4
7409643370What group of hominids first used tools, and what were they used for?Lucy's People (Ethiopia); They used tools to take meat off bones, extract marrow, conduct general butchery, and assist in meat consumption5
7409643371How were early Hunter-Gatherer Societies Structured?They survived in small kinship groups and there were no political structures since no one could support the development of society like that yet. Also, Men and Women both assisted in hunting and gathering, and these people had more free time and worked less than later humans.6
7409643372Neolithic Revolution and PastorialismRevolution encouraged people to follow their migratory animals and tend for the herbivorous creatures as they moved like nomads.7
7409643373Neolithic Revolution and DomesticationDuring this time, the major crops of rice, maize, potatoes, wheat, and yams, in addition to the domestication of goats, sheep, and cattle, occurred and helped provide a stable food supply.8
7409643374Neolithic Revolution and Environment ModificationHumans began to construct forms of irrigation to assist in agricultural food production and since civilization was dependent on water supply, huge cities first formed at major water sources. However, overgrazing led to common erosion and frequent environmental disaster.9
7409643375What were the social and cultural effects of the Neolithic Revolution?The combination of pastorialism and agrarianism led to an increase in population, due to the secure food supply being able to support a larger population. Also, the surplus of food due to overproduction meant that certain individuals could partake in activities not related to bare survival, like Artisanry, Mercantile activities, and Warrior Training, creating greater social stratification.10
7409643376What improvements and/or social structure changes occurred as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?New and innovative technological advancements, such as pottery for storage, plows for agriculture, woven textiles for clothing, metallurgy for metalworking, and wheeled vehicles for transportation came out of this period. In terms of social changes, the equality in hunter-gatherer societies faded and classes of the wealthy, castes, patriarchy etcetera.11
7409643377Where did the first permanent settlements emerge in the respective regions of the world?Mesopotamia, Nile River, Indus River, Yellow River, Papua New Guinea, Mesoamerica, and the Andes12
7409643378What were the common characteristics of all the great societies?They were large, powerful states, were specialized due to agricultural surplus, contained cities with complex government and social structures, established long distance trading relationships, were limited growth-wise by environmental constraints, and the arrival of wealth brought improved/increased war and war technologies. The main conflicts were either with lesser civilizations or nomadic pastoralists.13
7409643379Describe examples of culture during the great early agricultural societies. Recall Agriculture, Elites and Art, Record Keeping, Legal Codes, Religion, Trade, Social Hierarchy, and Literature.Architecture was usually conducted on monumental scale, with projects like ziggurats, huge defensive walls, roads, and sewer systems. The Elite promoted the arts from sculpting to weaving, since they were in power and were wealthy enough to have free time. Record-Keeping was maintained via cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, development of alphabets, and the quipu. Legal Codes helped protect the social hierarchies of the time, like Hammurabi professed. Religion developed during this time, but played huge roles in later time periods. Trade expanded to include the exchange of ideas, technology, and other stuff. Growth in the states grew as Imperial expansion ensued. Literature usually reflected the culture of the authors, usually the wealthy.14
7409643380Describe the Politics of the Great CivilizationsLeaders usually mobilized surplus resources over large areas, and were seen as divine, in addition to possessing Military Support/control. Location played a huge role in the size of societies, seen in how the Hittites were able to build one of the first cosmopolitan empires due to their control of huge iron deposits. Lastly, Pastoral peoples developed new weapons and cavalry/transportation methods to counteract the stronger agrarian civilizations.15
7409643381What is the importance of religion to any society?Religion provides community bonds, a moral code, influences social stratification, helps rulers justify their rule, and possibly leads to communal conflict.16
7409643382What are the two ancient religions that continued into later periods?They were Judaism and Hinduism. Judaism was codified by 500 BC, revered the Torah, reflected Mesopotamian culture, and the conquering of the Hebrew people spread it via the diaspora. Hinduism was a vedic religion codified by 500 BC and formed the basis for the caste and reincarnation system.17
7409643383What are the 4 new religions?Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity. (see the short summaries on Freeman)18
7409643384What remnants of greco-roman culture took hold in later periods?Around 500 BC, Greco-Roman advancements in science, mathematics, philosophy, and religion were codified, with prominent thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.19
7409643385What were some miscellaneous beliefs of this time?Gender Roles, Buddhist and Christian monasticism, Confucian filial piety, and ancestor worship.20
7409643386What were some examples of artistic expression during this time?Advancements in literature, drama, and architectural styles unique to each civilization were prominent, in addition to syncretism due to the Greek Imperial Expansion by Alexander.21
7409643387Summarize the Achaemenid Persian CivilizationThey were founded by Cyrus the Great, were the largest empire in the world, was the largest empire ever in terms of population of the earth percentage (44%), was zoroastrian, had a sophisticated postal and road system, and was conquered by Alexander.22
7409643388Summarize the Parthian CivilizationThis was a Silk Road center of trade and defeated the Roman Crassus, often warring with Rome, and later was defeated by the Sassanids.23
7409643389Summarize the Sassanid CivilizationThis was the last Pre-Islamic Persian Empire and was a world power in warfare with Rome and the Byzantines. During this time, Pre-Islamic Persian Culture peaked and they heavily influenced Islam.24
7409643390Describe the Qin DynastyThey only lived 15 years, and were founded by Qin Shi Huangdi, who unified China, was a strict Legalist, centralized the Government, and started the Great Wall. He was a huge influence on Chinese History and is the reason why China is called China.25
7409643391Summarize the Han DynastyThis was the Golden Age of China, ruled by the largest ethnic group, (The Han), and was started by Emperor Wu, who defeated the Xiongnu, and also developed the Silk Road, which connected Asia to Europe. The Han also minted coins, made paper, water clocks, and the seismograph, with a highly educated bureaucracy.26
7409643392What were the main characteristics of the Mauryan Empire?They were founded by Chandragupta Maurya, who took advantage of Alexander's retreat, and was the largest empire at the time, with Asoka Maurya uniting the Indian Sub-Continent and encouraged Buddhism by sending out missionaries and building Stupas.27
7409643393Summarize the Gupta EmpireThis was the Golden Age of India, in which Peace ensued and scientific/artistic endeavors were common. They were trade based, invented the concept of Zero, Heliocentricity, Chess, base 10 numerals, the Round Earth Theory, and wrote the earliest Indian Epics.28
7409643394Describe the Phoenician EmpireThey were a maritime trading based culture that expanded all over the Mediterranean, spread the Alphabet, and established city states all over the sea.29
7409643395Summarize the Hellenistic SocietyThey were the foundation of the Western Civilization, and influenced the architecture, politics, democracy, philosophy, drama, science, and math of western society. They engaged in the Greco-Persian and Peloponnesian wars, as well as were conquered by Alexander.30
7409643396Remember to study RomeIt's too damn long31
7409643397Describe Teotihuacan's CivilizationThey were Northeast of Mexico City today, were the largest Pre-Columbian City, and had a unique architectural and pottery culture.32
7409643398Describe the Mayan SocietyThey formed the only fully developed writing system in the New World, were known for the calendar, influenced the entire Mesoamerican, and developed a pyramid architecture culture.33
7409643399Study the Andean SocietyIts also too damn long34
7409643400What were some similarities between the large empires in terms of administration?The Large Empires required advanced bureaucracies to administer them, with the Chinese developing the Early Qin and Han Meritocratic civil service system, and Rom developing the 12 tables and Code of Justinian. Both empires also administered the empire via diplomacy, supply lines, fortifications ,roads, and military recruitment.35
7409643401What were some similarities between the large empires in terms of socio-economic attributes?They developed the first major trade centers (like Persepolis, Athens, Chang'an, Rome, Constantinople, and Teotihuacan). Social hierarchies were based on occupation (Caste System), Food Production was most important (Slavery was widespread), and Patriarchy reigned everywhere.36
7409643402Why did these empires collapse, the two main reasons?Excessive use of natural resources led to damage in the surrounding environment (Deforestation, Desertification), and external problems, like invaders, took down the great empires.37
7409643403What were the new technologies that facilitated long distance trade that emerged during this time?The Yoke allowed animals to pull together, while the saddle allowed riders to stay on their animals, and the stirrup allowed warriors to actually fight on horseback. Also, the Lateen Sails and subsequent Dhow ships sped up Indian Ocean Trade.38
7409643404What were some important things traded in addition to the Goods?Rice, the most important food stuff today, and cotton were traded, along with the Qanat System, which provided water to Arid Regions via a single well.39
7409643405What illnesses spread due to trade movement?The Plague of Galen (Smallpox) killed 5 million people (1/3 of Rome), the Plague of Justinian (Bubonic Plague) killed 25 million worldwide (40% of Constantinople), and the Plague of Cyprian (Smallpox), killed the emperor and lasted 20 years (blamed on christians).40
7409643406What are some examples of religious transformation during this time?Christianity took on a structure like the Roman Empire and added the Trinity, Buddhism adapted to local traditions, and Hinduism was adopted in Southeast Asia.41
7409643407What were the main four trade routes?The Silk Road, Trans Sahara, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean42
7409643408What luxury goods were traded?SIlk, cotton, porcelain, spices, gems, slaves, and exotic animals43
7409643409What were the commercial technologies that helped spread these goods?Caravanserai and Camel Saddles44
7409643410What navigational technology helped move these goods?The Chinese Compass, Greek Astrolabe, and Larger Ship Designs.45
7409643411What new economic tools sped up trade?Bills of Exchange, Credit, Checks, Banks, Coins, Paper Money, trade organizations, government commercial infrastructure, etc.46
7409643412Where did the Bantu Migrations take place?Sub-Saharan Africa to Southern-Central Africa47
7409643413Where did the Polynesian Migrations take place?Indonesia to Hawaii-like islands48
7409643414Where did Viking Longships dominate trade?Northern Europe (LIke England, France etc.)49
7409643415Where did the Arab/Berber Camel Trade dominate?Saharan Desert and Saudi Arabia50
7409643416Where did the Central Asian Horse Technology dominate?Turkey to Central Asia to Mongolia51
7409643417Where did Bantu or Swahili Culture Dominate?Southern-Central Africa52
7409643418Where did Islamic or Arabic Culture dominate?Saharan Desert, Saudi Arabia, most of Middle East53
7409643419Where did Turkic culture dominate?Turkey, Central Asia, Mongolia even54
7409643420What were some of the trade diasporas during this time?Jews in the Mediterranean, Chinese in Southeast Asia, and Muslims in Indian Ocean55
7409643421Examples of Cross-Cultural DiffusionNeo-Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism to Southeast Asia. Islam to Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Printing and Gunpowder from East Asia to the Islamic and Western European Empires. Greek and Indian Math to the Islamic Empires Back to Europe56
7409643422New Crops and Diseases due to TradeBananas to Africa, Champa Rice to East Asia, Sugar, Cotton, and Citrus to Mediterranean. Black Death.57
7409643423What was the or a Caliphate?A Caliphate was an Islamic Dominion that took power across North Africa, West Asia, and Spain, until 1258.58
7409643424What were other important Islamic Groups?The Abbasids, Delhi Sultanate, and Muslim Iberia all spread their dominance and adopted Persian Influences greatly, leading to the Crusades and the cultural transfer between the Tang Chinese and Abbasids.59
7409643425Who were the Mongols?They were a pastoral people who created the largest empire in history and integrated Agrarian and Pastoral Peoples.60
7409643426How was the Mongol Govt. Structured?The Mongol Empire was formed of Four Khanates, the Golden Horde, (ruling Russia and Eastern Europe), Khanate of the Great Khan, (China and East Asia), Chagatai (Central Asia), and Ill-Khanate (Middle East/Persia).61
7409643427What did the Four Khanates do?They established Pax Mongolia and after Genghis Khan's death, the administrators or descendents of Genghis Khan fought for control or became independent, resulting in the immense spread of technologies and other stuff, as well as a peace that reaffirmed the SIlk Road.62
7409643428Summarize the Byzantine EmpireIt was formerly Eastern Rome, called itself the Roman Empire, and its most famous leader was Justinian, who rebuilt the Roman Empire to it's old borders, was christian, and established the Justinian Code. THe Byzantines were ruled by a divine, absolute emperor with a elaborate bureaucracy and was a mainly Christian Empire.63
7409643429Summarize the Sui DynastyThe Sui reunited China and built the Grand Canal.64
7409643430Summarize the Tang DynastyThe Tang was the high point of Chinese Civilization, revived the Silk Road, established the Tribute system, spread Buddhism and Confucianism, held cultural influence over Japan and Korea, and pioneered in Printing Technologies.65
7409643431Summarize the Song DynastyThe Song Dynasty reestablished Paper Money, pioneered in Gunpowder, and eventually were conquered by the Mongols.66
7409643432Explain the Italian City StatesThese new govts. replaced the old Roman Empire, dominated Mediterranean Trade, were vital in the trade between Europe and Asia, and later traded with the Ottoman Empire.67
7409643433Feudal EuropeFeudal Europe was decentralized, local feudal lords gained fealty over local people. and famous people include Charlemagne.68
7409643434Feudal JapanIt mirrored Europe, with the Daimyo being Lords and the Samurai as Knights.69
7409643435Summarize the Govt. Structure of the American CivilizationsSimilar to Afro-Eurasia, state systems expanded in scope and strength. The Maya had city states, the Aztecs were imperial and based in central mexico, and the Inca were based in the Andes Mtns. established a road system, inheritance system, and the Quipu.70
7409643436What new Post-Classical Technologies helped increase Crop Yields?Chinampas(Floating Gardens), Champa Rice (Drought Resistant Quick Growing Rice), Terracing, The Horse Collar, and the growing of crops with similar climate needs to different regions71
7409643437What is Waru-Waru?Waru-Waru consists of small platforms that are placed in drainage canals, providing a source of fertilizer, water, heat, and protection from flooding for crops.72
7409643438What were goods produced by artisans and exported in large quantities from India and China?In India and Persia, paper and pottery were predominantly exported, while Iron and Steel were produced in China.73
7409643439What were some cities that Rose during this time and why did they experience growth?Cities like Timbuktu, Calicut, Malacca, and Venice grew due to the end of invasions, security of trade/travel, a rise in commerce, increasing global temperatures, increased food production, and thus, an increase in population.74
7409643440What were some cities that collapsed and what were some reasons for their downfall?Rome, Athens, Chang'an, and Alexandria all fell due to Invasion, Diseases, Agricultural Decline, and the Little Ice Age.75
7409643441What were some changes in the Labor Management Systems?There was the liberation of free peasants, the decline of nomadic pastoralists, increase in trade guilds, new forms of coerced labor, Govt. taxes paid in labor, and military obligations.76
7409643442What were some people's response to the Labor Management System Changes?Not Everyone was happy, so many peasants and religious reformers unsuccessfully revolted.77
7409643443Where was Christianity Predominate?All of Western Europe, Post-Berber Iberia, Ethiopia, Northern Egypt, and the Red Sea Area.78
7409643444Where was Islam Predominate?All of North AFrica, Berber Iberia, the Middle East, and Indonesia79
7409643445Where was Buddhism Prominent?India, Early Afghanistan, China, and all of Asia minus Indonesia.80
7409643446Who were the Mariner Pioneers of the Maritime Revolution?Columbus (Americas), Zheng He (Indian Ocean), Prince Henry (Navigational School), and Vasco de Gama (India)81
7409643447New Technologies that assisted Maritime RevolutionAstrolabe, Maps, Wind Pattern Knowledge, and Caravels82
7409643448Describe the Spread of IslamThe divide between the Sunni and Shia was solidified by the Sunni Ottoman and Shia Safavid Conflict. Also, Islam combined with native aspects to spread across Europe and Africa.83
7409643449Describe the Spread of ChristianityChristianity became a global religion and as a result, 40% of Catholics continue to live in Latin America today. Also, as it spread, different splits occurred in Christianity, along Protestant, Baptist, Catholicism etc.84
7409643450What new religions arose during this time?Buddhism continued to spread, but Sikhism(Punjab), Cult of Saints(South America), and Vodun (Caribbean).85
7409643451Describe the Columbian ExchangeThe Old World brought Livestock, Disease, Sugar, and Grains to the New World, while the New World provided Corn, Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Cacao.86
7409643452What role did early European Mariners play in the Indian Ocean during the Maritime Revolution?European Mariners, like the Portugese, simply transported goods and conducted a little trade for local products.87
7409643453What is Mercantilism?A system of trade in which the Government controls foreign trade to insure the military safety of a country and holds leverage over the balance of trade.88
7409643454What two competitors fought over control of Indian Ocean Trade?The Dutch and British, including their respective Joint Stock Companies, competed against each other for Global Trade.89
7409643455What effect did Spanish Silver have on the world economy?It caused Inflation internationally due to high supply, and led to economic downfall in China and India, who did not realize the dangers of accepting so much "wealth", and was eventually traded all over the world.90
7409643456What were Maritime Revolution Era Profits mostly used for in Europe and around the Globe?The newly found wealth was splurged on Visual and Performing Arts Innovations as well as the spread of Literacy and Literature.91
7409643457What Art Forms became popular throughout the world?Europe-Renaissance Era Arts Persia-Miniature Artworks Japan-Wood Block Printing Latin America-Codices92
7409643458What were some popular authors of the Renaissance internationally?Shakespeare and Cervantes in Europe, Sundiata in Mali, Journey to the West in China, and Kabuki in Japan.93
7409643459Describe the Inca Mit'a System later adopted by the Spanish.Inca Natives paid taxes in labor for common good, like canals and farming systems. The Spanish instead used it for ranches and silver mining, personal profit.94
7409643460Describe the Hacienda-Encomienda SystemSpanish colonial system where head Spaniard would receive labor from locals in exchange for Modernization, teaching Spanish, and Catholicism.95
7409643461Describe Indentured ServitudeTemporary labor that is used to pay off a debt incurred by the servant until the debt is paid.96
7409643462Describe Chattel SlaveryPeople are personal property who are bought and sold, from Africa.97
7409643463Describe Importance of the Last Four Labor SystemsAs Population and Health changes occurred, so the Labor systems had to be replaced or evolved, to secure wealth and the supply of raw materials.98
7409643464Who formed the Elite Community in China, Spanish America, the New World, Mughal India, Japan, and Europe?China: Manchu Spanish America: Creoles New World: Entrepreneurs Mughal India: Zamindars Europe: The Old Nobility Japan: Daimyo99
7409643465What were some examples of the racial mixing in the new World and the social classes that emerged from it?Mestizos: Europeans+Indians Mulatto: Europeans+Blacks Creoles: Spaniards in New World100
7409643466What happened in terms of family life in Europe (ie. family size) and for Europeans living in the East?Merchants built families in the countries they lived in with native women, and family size decreased in Europe.101
7409643467What were some of the things people in power began doing due to wealth acquisition?Architectural Advancements and Court Literature.102
7409643468How was religion used to justify Government in Aztec Mexico and Europe?Europeans stressed Divine Right, while the Aztec stressed Human Sacrifice.103
7409643469How did the Qing Chinese and Ottomans favor a portion of the population over the others?The Qing favored the Manchu, pissing many people off, while the Ottoman favored Muslims, while still protecting minority communities, although they still had to pay jazia.104
7409643470What were the bureaucratic and military service systems utilized by the Ottomans and Chinese?The Ottoman had the Devshirme, which recruited Balkan Boys for Military and Civil Service. The Chinese continued the Civil Service Exams.105
7409643471What were the main native regional empires during the Maritime Revolution?Russia (All of Central Asia, Eastern Europe), Manchu China, the Mughals in South Asia, and the Ottomans in the Middle East and North Africa.106
7409643472What were the main Maritime Empires, and where did they control?Spanish(Western USA, Western South America, All of Central America), Portugal (West Africa, East South America, some trading Cities), Dutch(Indonesia and South Africa), the French (Canada and Madagascar), and the British (the 13 colonies).107
7409643473Who fought for control of trade routes in the Mediterranean and Caribbean?Mediterranean: Ottomans and Europeans like Italy Carribbean: Pirates and British108
7409643474What were the main state rivalries in the Middle East and Europe?The 30 Years War between France, Britain, Protestants, and Catholics, as well as the Ottomans and Safavids in the Middle East.109
7409643475What were some early ways that normal people revolted in Japan and Europe against or for changes in society?Peasant Revolts in Europe for Liberation, and Samurai Revolts in Japan.110
7409643476What are the nine reasons that the Industrial Revolution took place in Europe?Europe was located right between the East and West, had raw material availability, experienced rapid population growth, rapidly urbanized, grew agriculturally, encouraged private property rights, possessed plenty of rivers and canals, had access to foreign resources, and possessed the necessary capital.111
7409643477What were the most important overall advances made technologically in terms of Production?Steam Engines and usage of fossil fuels, factory production and the specialization of labor, and the advance in steel production in the late 19th century.112
7409643478How did the Industrial Revolution allow/vindicate the European takeover of most of the world?The Europeans needed raw materials to fuel their Industry, and provided them the technology needed to take over.113
7409643479What role did Africa and Latin America play in Global-Europe Centered trade?Africa focussed on producing single crops for export to Europe, while Latin America provided mined goods. Europe then used these places as the markets for the finished produced goods.114
7409643480How did capitalism assist the later Industrial Revolution spread?Stock Markets, Insurance Companies, and the Gold Standard, as well as transnational corporations, allowed enough money to be used in Industrialization, and later to expand the latter.115
7409643481What were some specific advances made in communication and transportation during this time?Railroads, Steamships, Telegraphs, the Erie, Suez, and Panama canal.116
7409643482What was the significance of Labor Unions in Europe?Allowed workers to demand better wages, hours, and conditions.117
7409643483What were the two new radical visions that emerged in the 1800s?Marxism and Anarchism118
7409643484What were some states that resisted change and thus were defeated with times progress?Qing China and Ottoman Turkey119
7409643485What were some reforms made by some nations in terms of social change and industrialization to progress and compete with other countries?Japan and Russia attempted industrialization, with the former succeeding, while European Countries finally passed public education and women's suffrage.120
7409643486What major social changes occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution?The Middle Class arose, while the Industrial Working Class separated, and urbanization led to poor living conditions.121
7409643487How did most European Empires transition from Maritime Empires to Land-Based States?They used the Seaports and Trading Posts that they already controlled, combining with their industrial weaponry, to expand into surrounding territory, like in British India and Dutch Indonesia.122
7409643488What were the two main ways, and some examples, that Europeans took over land as part of Imperial Expansion?Diplomacy:Berlin Conference(1884) Warfare: Belgian Conquest of the Congo123
7409643489What is a Settler Colony?Colonies where families of Europeans came to take over lands as native populations decreased, usually seeing themselves as racially superior.124
7409643490What are some examples of Settler Colonies?South Africa, Algeria, the United States, Australia,125
7409643491What is Economic Imperialism, and where/how was it used?When Countries held monopolies over the economy of less industrialized regions and used that influence to get their work done. The Monroe Doctrine and Opium Wars126
7409643492How did Industrialization allow European Countries build their empires?Cheaper and Better Weaponry, Faster Transportation, More Food Production, Faster Communication, allowed easy conquest of backwards peoples.127
7409643493How did Western Arrival change State Formation Internationally?Americans developed Manifest Destiny, Russians began expanding, the Japanese felt the Meiji Restoration.128
7409643494How did some regions contract as the result of Western Contact?The Balkans fought for Independence from the Ottomans, Egypt became semi-independent, Islam Spread in North Africa129
7409643495How did Europeans justify their actions via Racial Policies?1. Social Darwinism 2. White Man's Burden 3.Competition130
7409643496What was the Enlightenment?AN INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENT BEGINNING IN EUROPE THAT ATTEMPTED TO REFORM SOCIETY USING REASON, LOGIC, & SCIENCE131
7409643497What ideas did thinkers like Voltaire, Rousseau, Locke, and Montesquieu propagate?Voltaire: Religious Tolerance Rousseau: Social Contract Locke: Natural Rights Montesquieu: Separation of Powers132
7409643498What are some important documents representing the Enlightenment?US Declaration of Independence (Jefferson, 1776), Declaration of the Rights of Man (National Assembly, 1789), and the Jamaica Letter (Simon Bolivar, 1815)133
7409643499What drastic social changes did the Enlightenment bring on?Women's Suffrage, Abolition of Slavery, Abolition of Serfdom134
7409643500Why and How did Nationalism lead to Revolution?PEOPLE BEGAN TO SEE BEYOND THEIR VILLAGE, TO SEE COMMONALITIES BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THOSE AROUND THEM. THIS NEW 'NATIONAL' IDENTITY WAS LINKED TO THE NATIONAL BORDERS OF THE NATION. LEADERS USED THIS TO UNITE THE PEOPLE135
7409643501What are the 4 things part of a National Identity?LANGUAGE, RELIGION, CUSTOMS, LOCATION136
7409643502What are some examples of Revolution that took down Imperial Rule?Maratha Vs Mughals(1707) American Revolution (1776), French Revolution (1789), Haitian Revolution (1791), and Simon Bolivar's Crusades137
7409643503Examples of Slave RebellionHaiti Revolution and Maroon Societies138
7409643504Examples of Anti-Imperialist Rebellion1857 Sepoy Rebellion and Boxer Rebellion139
7409643505Describe the Taiping RebellionThis 14 year long, 17 province wide, 20 million casualty rebellion was started by Hong Xiuquan, who saw himself as the younger brother of Jesus Christ, the savior of China, and tried to take over control of China.140
7409643506Revolts to Implement Imperial ChangesTanzimat Reforms and Qing Restrengthening141
7409643507What movements transcended national borders?Liberalism Socialism Communism Feminism142
7409643508What was the main cause of mass migration during the 20th Century?Population Growth due to improved Food Production, and Improved Medicine, as well as Improved Transportation due to Trains, Autos, and Steamboats.143
7409643509What were the main forms of Coerced Migrant Labor?Slavery, Indentured Servitude, like the Indian and Chinese, and Convict Labor144
7409643510What were some forms of Temporary Migration?Seasonal Migrants, who return after the Crop is Harvested, and was prevalent in Japanese, Palestinian, and Italian immigrants.145
7409643511What were some effects of Migration in terms of Gender Roles?Women remained at home or worked outside while filling in for the absent males who were migrants in foreign regions.146
7409643512What are Ethnic Enclaves?There were areas where migrants grouped in foreign areas based on their common origin and transplanted their native culture to the enclave, like in Little Italy, Chinatown, and Germantown.147
7409643513What were Anti-Immigrant Policies?These were policies in which the government prejudiced against migrants, and limited the number of immigrants, like the Chinese Exclusion Act, and movements like the White Australia.148
7409643514Where did people migrate from/to in the United States?East to Pacific Coast and Midwest Southern US to North149
7409643515Where did people migrate from/to in Europe?Western Europe to United States Southern Europe to USA and South America150
7409643516Where did people migrate from/to in Russia?All of Central Asia and Populated Russia to the Siberian Frontier151
7409643517Where did people migrate from/to in the Middle East?Middle East to South America, Mexico, and Mexico152
7409643518Where did the people migrate from/to in Asia?India to East Asia and South Africa China to Indonesia, Malaysia, USA, Caribbean, and South America. Japan to Hawaii and USA153
7409643519New forms of TransportationAutomobile, Jet-Travel, Train, Maritime154
7409643520New Forms of CommunicationRadio, Television, Telephone, Internet155
7409643521The Green RevolutionIncreased Mechanization and use of fertilizer, as well as new irrigation techniques, that resulted in increased global crop yields156
7409643522The Greenhouse EffectThe Atmosphere is gaining more Carbon Dioxide, resulting in increasing temperatures around the world157
7409643523Environmental Change and Flora-FaunaMore Animals, like the Javan Tiger, are going extinct, while Deforestation has exponentially increased, as well as desertification158
7409643524New Medical InnovationsPolio Vaccine, Antibiotics, and things like Artificial Hearts159
7409643525Poor Country DiseasesMalaria, Cholera, and Tuberculosis160
7409643526Rich Country Death CausesAlzheimers, Diabetes, and Heart Disease161
7409643527New EpidemicsEbola, HIV/AIDS, and the Flu162
7409643528Population ChangesEurope is decreasing due to smaller family size and women's change in role of society. India and China continue to grow163
7409643529Why did the old empires, or the Ottomans, Russians, and Qing, fall?Combination of Economic Hardship, Political-Social discontent, Technologicial stagnation, and Military Defeat164
7409643530How did Algeria, Vietnam, and Angola gain independence?Violent Revolution165
7409643531How did India and Ghana gain independence?"Peaceful Negotation"166
7409643532What were some results of Anti-Nationalism, (Examples)?Pakistan, Quebec, and Biafra Movements167
7409643533Examples of Boundary/Border Changes due to DecolonizationJordan, Syria, and Iraq Palestine and Israel India and Pakistan168
7409643534STUDY THE COLD WARSTUDY THE COLD WAR169
7409643535Methods of Increasing Nationalism during Cold WarPolitical Rallying against a "common" enemy170
7409643536Importance of 5 Year PlanHelped Industrialize Russia in a short amount of time to catch it up with the rest of the world, allowing Russia to be immune to the Great Depression, and become the power it was.171
7409643537Great Leap ForwardGreat Failure, as Farm Collectiviation killed the Chinese economy as well as led to the great Chinese Famine, that killed off the population, as well as ruined the major population centers, where people were forced to work on Collective Farms.172
7409643538The New DealA Bunch of U.S. Government Programs led by Franklin Roosevelt that opposed Free-Market Trade and led to the intervention in the American Economy by the Government, with extreme Trade Tariffs, development of Military-Industrial Complex, and creation of "Social Security" programs.173
7409643539Export Oriented Economies in Southeast AsiaThe Asian Tigers developed their economy to be able to export labor and other products to other, richer countries, finally becoming developed themselves174
7409643540Work of Nasser in EgyptUsing the advantage of the Cold War, Nasser got U.S. and later Soviet Aid in modernizing Egypt, by getting U.S. Engineers to start the Aswan Dam and then later switching sides to the Soviet Union to finish the Dam. This constant "neutrality" led to Egypt avoiding conflict between Israel or other Arab Nations with USSR or US Aid.175
7409643541Chinese Economic LiberalizationTo fix up the Chinese Isolated Communist Economy, Deng Xiaoping let Peasants actually own the land they farmed, ended collectivization, and let foreign companies like Coca-Cola to operate in China, leading to Modern China Today.176
7409643542ASEANA Union formed of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, which helped to modernize all of the member nations and participate in world economy.177
7409643543Describe the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and World Trade OrganizationIMF: Stabilize Exchange Rates and Provide Loans to Needing States World Bank: Provide Loans to Reduce Poverty Internationally WTO: Free Trade and Effective Running of International Economy178
7409643544Universal Declaration of Human RightsRight to Life, Liberty, Pursuit to Happiness, Human Rights etc179
7409643545Asian TigersHong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, developed due to Technology, Banking, and Japanese Interaction180

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