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5923282734What are the ways that early humans used fire to survive? (4)1. Keep away animals 2. Cook food 3. Warmth 4. Clear areas0
5923288607Describe the tools used by Paleolithic manWooden and stone tools1
5923292507Describe the social structures of Paleolithic manSmall bands of tribes of approximately 30 people. They were egalitarian (males hunted, females gathered)2
5923300657Describe the political structures of Paleolithic manSingle leader (based on survival)3
5923303936Describe the economical structures of Paleolithic manNone4
5923499562Explain the importance of Fertility scupltures and what they tell us about the cultures that created themPrayer for good harvest/hunt prayed for good life, prayed for the miracle of life, egalitarian.5
5923686910Analyze the social impact of the Neolithic Revolution (3)1. Gender inequality 2. Social inequality 3. Specialization6
5923702028Analyze the economic impact of the Neolithic Revolution (4)1. Barter 2. Trade 3. Surplus 4. Kept records of all these7
5923783558The status of women in the Paleolithic agesEqualitarian8
5923785649The status of women in the Neolithic agesInferior, Patriarchal Societies, Gender Inequality9
5923792142Analyze how food surplus led to Specialization and the impat this had on early agricultural societiesSurplus--> Specialize --> Gender (or Social) inequality10
5923798876Define Pastoralism and describe the areas in which Pastoralism thrivedPastoralism is people raising animals for resources. They could not farm in vast amounts due to the semi-arid lands. They farmed enough to give food to the animals and used the animals as their dependable source for resources11
5923808528Describe the political structure of this society, including the status of women in Mesopotamia (3)1. Strict 2. Led by king (gods' representative) 3. Hammurabi's Code12
5923811990Identify signifiant works of literature in MesopotamiaEpic of Gilgamesh (the journey for everlasting life)13
5923816035Identify and describe the system of record keeping in Mesopotamia (2)1. Clay tablets 2. Cuneiform14
5923823170Identify and describe examples of monumental architecture in MesopotamiaZiggurats15
5923829840Identify the two cultures of the Indus Valley1. Mohenjo-Daro 2. Harappa16
5923833349Describe the technology of the Indus Valley Civilization (2)1. Plumbing 2. Planned cities (urban planning)17
5923839435Identify and describe the Vedic Religious beliefs that develop in the Indus Valley (3)1. Many gods 2. Environment 3. Water as purification18
5923846819Identify and describe examples of monumental architecture in the Indus Valley (2)1. Great Bath 2. Citadel19
5923851255Describe the political structure of Egyptian society, including the status of women1. Ruler is god (Pharoah) 2. Book of the dead20
5923857078Identify signification works of literature in EgyptHieroglyphics21
5923859002Identify and describe the system of Record Keeping in Egypt (2)1. Hieroglyphics 2. Papyrus22
5923870483Identify and describe examples of monumental architecture in Egyptian Society (3)1. Pyramids 2. Palaces 3. Temple Complexes23
5923874702What are the four Old-World River Valley Cultures1. The Nile 2. The Tigris and Euphrates 3. The Indus and Ganges 4. The Yellow River24
5923882010Analyze the significance of the Phoenicians Alphabetic writing and its impact on written communicationFirst alphabet where characters exist so it can be applied to other languages (such as English)25
5923887442Define city-statean independent political unit (despite regional, cultural identity) Ex: Greece26
5923893628Define scribesa professional record-keeper27
5923898046Define loessfertile silt along the Yellow River28
5923902082Identify the historical figure HammurabiKing of Babylon who developed first codified (written) laws29
5923908226Analyze how Hammurabi's code changed the way civilization perceived laws and how they were to be created and enforced.They were more strict and political, less religious30
5923911668Describe the new religious belief of Hebrew MonotheismJudaism. One God is everywhere31
5923915606What is the Mandate of HeavenThe proof of how dynastic cycles occur (rise and fall of dynasties)32
5931843837What was the founder, the place of origin, and the Holy Books in Hinduism?Founders: Arians and Indus Place: Indus Valley (India) Holy Book: Veda and Upanishads33
5931844903What were the beliefs in Hinduism (4)1. Caste system 2. Moksha 3. Reincarnation 4. Dharma and Karma34
5931847463What was the social impact of Hinduism (3)1. Social stability 2. Lack of social mobility 3. Social/gender inequality35
5931863094Who was the founder, the place of origin, and why it started (Buddhism)Founder: Siddhartha Place: India Why: He wanted to get rid of suffering and desire36
5931868951What were the beliefs in Buddhism (5)1. Eightfold Path 2. Four Noble Truths 3. Goal to reach Nirvana 4. Rejects caste system 5. The world is illusion37
5931872449What was the social impact of Buddhism (3)1. People became pacifists 2. People became monks 3. Growth of monostaries38
5931875895What was appealing about Buddhism (2)1. Appealed to women and poor (social equality) 2. Guidelines on how to live life39
5931877989What was the founder, the place of origin, and characteristics of the people? (Judiasm)Founder: Abraham Place: Mesopotamia Characterists of people: God is omnipresent and life is just and fair40
5931880628What were the beliefs in Judaism? (2)1. Monotheism 2. Ten Commandments41
5931882220What was the social impact of Judaism? (2)1. Discrimination 2. Diaspora42
5931882741Define Diasporaforced exile43
5931883389How did Judaism spread?Diaspora44
5931884381Who was the founder, the place of origin, and the Holy Books of Christianity?Founder: Jesus Place of origin: Roman Empire Holy Books: Bible45
5931886769What were the beliefs in Christianity (3)1. Ten Commandments 2. Monotheism 3. Salvation (heaven)46
5931887539What was the social impact of Christianity? (2)1. Persecuted because they were going against guilt 2. Roads and trade routes helped it spread47
5949751292What was very powerful in Paleolithic society?Social inequality48
5949756314How did the Indus Valley Civilization impact future generations?They had planned cities49
5949761255What did planned cities in the Indus Valley Civilization show? (2)A strong centralized government and wealth50
5949767962What did river valleys tend to have? (4)1. Constant conquest 2. Polytheism 3. Economic growth 4. Environmental challenges51
5949775053What impact did the Shang have on early civilization?They were the basis of early civilization52
5949779219How did the Zhou Dynasty reign?They had a justified rule under the Mandate of Heaven53
5949786671Define Daoismreligious belief dealing with having harmony with nature54
5949796523How did the Qin Dynasty reign?through legalism (strict law to maintain order)55
5949801933What did the collapse of many Chinese dynasties lead to?Many Warring States Periods56
5949804340Define the Warring States Periodmany landlords and local leaders fight for power over the land57
5949811955How were merchants viewed in Ancient China?they were not as valued as farmers because they tend to rely on themselves for resources58
5949817691How were merchants viewed in Ancient India?They had a very high value in many empires across India59
5949823475Why did Buddhism emerge?To get rid of desire because that leaded to suffering60
5949842162Define reincarnationa belief in Hinduism where the soul is rebirthed into a new life61
5949850377Define Dharmaa belief in Hinduism where one person has a specific duty in life62
5949854846Define Karmaa belief in Hinduism where the actions of a person in a life determines how that person would live in the next life63
5949907301What was Athens's point of view compared to Sparta's point of view on how they lived?Athens was philosophical and Sparta was militaristic64
5949914419What was Athens's point of view compared to Sparta's point of view on the role of women?They were both patriarchal, but Sparta gave women more rights compared to Athens65
5949925958Why was sea trade very important in Athens? (2)1. They were near water 2. They had good harbors and ports66
5949935806What was the importance of Alexander the Great?He spread Greek culture throughout the world67
5949938499Define Latifundiathe act of when wealthy landowners acquired the property of small land owners68
5949944940What were the effects of Latifundia in the Roman Republic?the act of latifundium caused small farms to decrease, then to an increased on urban poor and finally to a shrinking military69
5949957198What was the importance of Constantine?he promoted the tolerance of Christianity (a.k.a The Edit of Milan)70
5949960855What was the importance of Augustus?1. Spread peace and prosperity 2. First ruler of the Pax Romana71
5949985304In Classical Empires, what important thing was the Public Works Project?Roads72
5949989175Why did the Rome and Han Empires have Golden Ages?They had highly efficient centralized government73
5949996413How was the fall of Rome similar to the fall of Maurya and Gupta? (2)1. They grew too large 2. Trade shifted to the Indian Ocean from Mediterranean74
5950009242In the Pre-Islamic period, what were the dominant group of people? How were they different?Bedouins. They had a more polytheistic religion75
5950019464In the Umayyad Empire, what was the policy to began a citizen?A person must be an Arab and a Muslim.76
5950026535Why did Islam spread fast?There were weak borders around surround cities77
5950031138In the Umayyad Empire, what was the policy of foreigners?They were tolerated78

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