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8551488690Paleolithic hunter- gatherer technologiesSpears, flint weapons, hand axes, fossilized animal bones. FIRE0
8555620528Swidden Agricultureagricultural system in which temporary clearings are cropped for fewer years than they are allowed to remain fallow. Used in Latin America1
8555633946Code of HammurabiAn eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth. First written set of laws and punishment was based on social class.2
8555639005Women in MesopotamiaAt ruling courts women sometimes advised kings and their governments. A few woman wielded great power as high priestesses who manage the estates belonging to their temples.3
8555649123Mesopotamia's number systemSexagemial, based on 604
8555654219Confucius' fundamental element of societyThe family.5
8555660645Daoism SummarySometimes referred to as Taoism. A philosophy or religion that focuses more on the balance of nature. "let it be"6
8555695039Nubian TradeTrade along the Nile River created a corridor for long distance trade between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa7
8555710401Celtic military summaryBunch of naked dudes with bronze helmets that took enemies heads.8
8555713611Olmec cities layoutEach city was built according to the alignment of the stars.9
8555729340Greek & Aegean reasourcesThey obtained their resources by sea trade and they exported olives and grapes.10
8555849041Jewish basic belief tenets10 commandments that commands one not to commit adultery, lying, murder, and theft.11
8555859454Ark of the CovenantGolden chest carried by the Hebrews that performed miracles during certain times. Carries the two tablets contained the ten commandments.12
8555866281DiasporaThe term used to describe a scattered population. The movement of a population from it's original homeland.13
8555871238Phoenician textilesDied cloth with intricate designs. THE PURPLE DYE!!14
8555878005Cyrus summaryFounder of the Achaemenid empire in Persia. Often referred to as Cyrus the Great. He conquered the Medes and united the Iranian people under one ruler for the first time. Cyrus became the first king of the Persian Empire and went on to establish one of the largest empires in world. He's important because he unified Iran15
8555898915Greek PolisA Greek city state16
8555907501Greek Philosopher's view on worldRationality over emotion.17
8556164495Spartan society summaryMales were trained for war at a young age. They are centered on loyalty to the state and military service is their future. Spartan women had a reputation for promiscuity and controlling their husbands and they also exercised and got buff. They had much more freedom that women in other cultures. THEY WERE TOUGH BECAUSE THEY FEARED HELOT(slave) UPRISINGS.18
8556180210Peloponnesian WarA war fought between Athens and Sparta after Sparta decided it did not want Athens influence over Greece.19
8556249767Punic Wars summaryRome and Carthage were two powerful powers in Rome initiated in battle after Rome interfered in a dispute on the Carthaginian-controlled island of Sicily; the war ended with Rome in control of both Sicily and Corsica.20
8556272146Pax Romana"Roman Peace" it connoted the stability and prosperity the Roman rule brought to the land of the Roman empire in the first two centuries. A period of commerce and trade.21
8556349623Constantine SummaryHe was the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire and is responsible for founding the city Constantinople which was taken over and turned into Istanbul. Constantine is also responsible for the switch of religions in Rome.22
8556410469Warring States PeriodChinese states fighting for power. Qin won.23
8556502564Fall of Han EmpireMongol invasion, Border attacks, Lack of strong government, and failure of government reform.24
8556511105Buddhism- ultimate spiritual rewardNirvana25
8556514006Hinduism/Vedic religionsCaste system, followed Vedas, and reincarnation. Unlike Buddhism, Hinduism says Atman evolves into enlightened spirit that retains self.26
8556527120Reasons the Mauryan empire collapsedDemand for resources for admin and military.27
8556544585Contributions of GuptaCONCEPT OF ZERO.28
8556928205SoutheastAsia contributions and prominenceIntermediary in regional trade.29
8556932409Sassanid/ Byzantine empire- What do they have in common?Central control of imperial finances30
8556936328Indian Ocean Maritime SystemA trade network across the Indian Ocean that depended on monsoons.31
8556937556Madagascar inhabitants- where are they from?Southeast Asia32
8556951053Sub-Saharan languages- Linguistic family?Bantu33
8556953237Buddhist cross-cultural activitySome Buddhist texts and artifacts were found in China34
8556954393Arabian peninsula occupationFarming / Pastoral lifestyle35
8556955909Direction of prayer for muslims?Mecca, towards the small square building the ka'buh.36
8556958157Abbasid rule- "golden age" why?Because it was a period of learning. Cosmopolitan and refined culture.37
8556961257Umayyad Spain was a distinctive culture why?It was a blend of Burbur, Germanic, Jewish, Roman, and Arab traditions38
8556962342Muslim women characteristics/ What could they do?The could own property, initiate divorce, practice birth control, and they were expected to cover or veil themselves in public.39
8556962343SimonyThe buying or selling of religious offices (pardons or benefices)40
8566780710Crusades summaryA war started by Europeans determined to take Jerusalem from the Muslims.41
8566783923Why did the Tang empire decline?Political decay and military decline42
8556975096Neo- ConfucianismNew approach to Confucianism introducing sages (wise old men)43
8556975097Flying moneyThe paper currency of the Song empire. System of credit.44
8556978339Korea's primary religionShamanistic45
8556979996Japanese emperor's summaryFigurehead. No real power. Shoguns held the real power.46

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