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8365924594How did the religion of the Israelites differ from other regions1 god0
8365924595How did the Mediterranean influence the GreeksBecame great seafarers, used water transportation1
8365924596Who was the leading figure in expansion of ChristianityPaul2
8365924597List the differences in Greek and Roman expansionRomans gave citizenship to all conquered people, Greece only gave citizenship to people born in Athens; Rome allowed people to keep traditions3
8365924598What marks the division of pre-history and historyDevelopment of writing4
8365924599What methods were used by the Persians to strengthen their empire?Divided empire into provinces, religious toleration, built road connecting empire5
8365924600What was the purpose of the Code of HammurabiEnforce laws, show a low toleration of crime6
8365924601What did he ancient Egyptians, Shang, and Sumerian civilizations all have in commonRiver valley civilizations7
8365924602What were the effects of the Neolithic RevolutionDevelopment of cities, more complex governments8
8365924603What was the Pater familiasMale head of house in Rome9
8365924604Where did the first humans liveAfrica10
8365924605What impact did agricultural have on populationIncreased11
8365924606Why did the Greek organize into city-statesGeography separated people, could not unify12
8366131936How did geography affect those living in the Andean RegionHad to adapt (terrace farming,domesticate llama, long distance trade)13
8367074469What led to the Greek development of democracyEvolved from earlier forms of government ( monarchy-aristocracy-oligarchy- tyranny)14
8367074470Why did the women in Mesopotamia society had a lower status than in a hunter- gatherer societyMen were in charge of gathering food, they were forced to go age care of home15
8367074471What was the earliest historically documented civilization in MesopotamiaSumerians16
8367074472What were the products of the River Valley CivilizationsComplex governments, new technology17
8367074473How did the Chinese view their civilization in relation to the rest of the worldSupieror, most important18
8367074474List the factors that led to the development of the Indus ValleyRiver Valley, isolated, monsoon winds, trade with other civilizations19
8367074475Why was the ancestor worship important during the Shang periodAncestors had special influence with the heavens20
8367074476List the effects of the Agricultural RevolutionDependable food supply, sedentary communities,spread of disease21
8367074477How did classical civilizations differ from River Valley civilizationsGovernment was more complex, interregional contacts increased, more complex social structure22
8367074478Why was the Indus River important for the Harappa civilizationFacilitated trade23
8367074479What served as the basis of Confucianism5 relationships24
8367074480Why are there few records and artifacts of the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro societiesNatural disaster and invasion destroyed them all25
8367074481List examples of Roman architectureRoads, fortifications, (Hadrian's Wall) aqueducts, Coliseum26
8367074482What were the legacies of the Roman EmpireIncreased trade, system of roads, legal code, preserved knowledge of Greeks27
8367074483In an effort to foretell the future, what did the Shang Dynasty useAnimal bones28
8367074484In comparison to women in sedentary societies, how were women in nomadic and pastoral societies viewedHad more rights in nomadic societies29
8367074485Who was the first Roman emperor to adopt ChristianityConstantine30
8367074486What was the reason for the Roman economic decline in the third Century CEInflation31
8367074487Explain the significance of the Mandate of HeavenGave Chinese Dynasties the political authority to rule32
8367074488List the characteristics of early Chinese civilizationsTechnology, respect of elders, harmony with nature, emperor , dynasties33
8367074489Explain the main differences between Legalist and Confucian beliefsLegalism-harsh laws and strict punishment Confucianism- rituals, proper conduct, respect34
8367074490What caused the collapse of the Roman EmpireToo big, political corruption, economic problems, invasion35
8367074491What were the results of Alexander the Great's conquestsSpread of Greek culture to Asia36
8367608424In Chinese society, why was it important for people traveling know their placeThey are better behaved ( proper conduct)37
8367608425Why did the alphabetic language spread through the Mediterranean regionPhoenician triangle38
8367608426Why did the western portion of the Roman Empire suffered more after the collapse of the empire.Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) was closer to trade routes and had more money39
8367608427List the contributions of the SumeriansCuneiform, ziggurats, Tigris-Euphrates, math40
8367608428What were the consequences of the development of citiesComplex societies, organized religion, job specialization, increased population, disease41
8367608429Know the locations of the 4 major river valley civilizationsMohenjo-Daro (Indus), Egypt (Nile), Shang (Yellow), Chavin (Andes), Olmec (CentralAmerica)42
8367608430Why were the Nomadic pastoralists important to settled agriculturalistsSpread ideas, people, and products43
8367608431Be able to locate River Valley civilizations on a mapSee map44
8367608432What was the purpose of a zigguratPrayer, monumental architecture- most important building45
8367608433What contributed to the fall of both the western Roman and the Han empiresInvasion, revolts46
8367608434How were Judaism and Christianity similarMonotheistic, Abraham, Israel, written scripture and laws47
8367608435What greatly improved trade in the Indian OceanMonsoons48
8367608436What was the impact of Hellenistic culture in AsiaStatues of Buddha show Greek Influence49
8367608437What allowed Christianity to spread to Africa and the AmericasIncorporated local religions and customs50
8367608438How was the Silk Road Trade similar to the Indian Ocean TradeLuxury goods were the most important trade good51
8367608439What was the impact of maritime technologyMore trading52
8367608440What impact did the saddle have on tradeTrade routes became longer53
8367608441How were the spread of Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity similarMerchants54
8367608442What were the effects of the Bantu migrationSpread of the Bantu language55
8367608443Explain the impact of trading networksGrowth of cities56
8367608444List the factors that led to the growth of citiesIncreased trade, movement of people57
8367608445What was the importance of MaliGold/salt trade58
8367608446Know the location of the Mongol EmpireMiddle East, China, Russia (NOT India)59
8367608447What was the Mongol's role in facilitating trans-Eurasian tradeReestablished Silk Roads60
8367608448Where was feudalism a form of governmentW. Europe and Japan61
8367608449Which religions influenced the development of IslamJudaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity62
8367608450Why did Europeans begin looking for a sea route to AsiaLand routes were controlled by Arabs and Ottomans63
8367608451List the reasons for the success of the ReformationPrinting press, desire to learn increased education64
8367608452Why did the printing of books during the Renaissance encourage Europeans desire to gain knowledgeLess expensive and more common, written in native language65
8370144122What caused the weakening of the political and religious authority of the popeIndividual salvation and faith, corruption66
8370144123What was the Spanish reconquista1492, retaking of Spain from Muslims67
8370144124Why did Europeans join the CrusadesWanted to defend Christianity, retake Jerusalem68
8370144125What role did the church play in the lives of the people during the Middle Ages in EuropeControlled all aspects of people's lives69
8370144126What happened in 1453Ottomans conquered Constantinople70
8370144127Which trade routes were used by IndiaSilk Road, Indian Ocean71
8370144128Why did the Chinese build The Great Wall and the Grand CanalProtection and trade72
8370144129List the factors that led to Europes economic dominanceStrong monarchies, astrolabe, colonies, compass, money73
8370144130Which economic principle helped contribute to the success of Europe's Commercial revolutionMercantilism74
8370144131What impact did the Ottoman Empire have on Global TradeDiscounted taxes between Europeans and Sultans, created a vast trade network Facilitated trade between Europe and Asia75
8370144132What was important about the location of the Ottoman EmpireBetween Europe and Asia76
8370144133What was the impact of the Columbia ExchangeExchange of stuff between Old and New World77
8370144134List the reasons for European expansion in the 1400'sDesire for trade routes, desire to spread Christianity, navigational advances and technology78
8370144135Explain the impact of the European exploration on indigenous American CulturesUsed technology and diseases to conquer and enslave them79
8370144136What was the importance of human sacrifice in MesoamericaTo please the gods80
8370144137What was the political impact of ReformationCatholic vs Protestant81
8370144138List the characteristics of the RenaissanceRevival of the Roman and Greek culture, economic growth of Italy, humanism, new artistic techniques82
8370144139What is the most important ideal of the renaissanceDeveloping full human potential83
8370144140What was the impact of the Mongol invasion of RussiaIsolation from West Europe, Moscow becomes a major city, establish commercial and cultural ties with Asia84
8370144141Why were the kingdoms of West Africa prosperousTraded gold, salt and ivory85
8370144142List the technological developments of the Tang and Song DynastiesGun powder, block printing, porcelain making, compass, paper86
8370144143How did the Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval EuropePeople began to question the authority of the church, led to Reformation87
8370144144What would most likely have occurred as a result of early Muslim and Hindu interactions in Southeast AsiaIslam and Hinduism coexisted despite differences88
8370144145Explain the development of the economic system of manorialismSelf sufficient manors develop due to the lack of trade89

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