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278582111Outcomes of the bronze ageincreased agriculture efficiency, rise of aristocratic military class, increased contact between different cultures, additional outlets for artistic expression.0
278582112charachteristics of neolithic revolutiongradual process, due to global climate changes, caused by population increase, turning point in history, change from nomadic living to settled farming.1
278582113roles and rights of women in mesopotamianot equal to men, allowed to go in market places when men were absent, could own property, engage in trade, some women worked in factories and as bakers and prostitutes.2
278582114compare cod of hammurabi and justinian codewere written for all people to understand and follow.3
278582115result of the of the development of agriculture in societies that relied on h&gtrade and craft specialization4
278582116why was the late bronze age in the middle east "cosmopolitan"time widely shared cultures and lifestyles. extensive diplomatic relations and commercial contact between states. fostered the flow of goods and ideas.5
278582117homeland in the assyrian empireiraq, mesopotamia6
278582118hebrew form of languagesemetic language7
278582119define the archaic greek development of humanismevolving of uniqueness, rights, and talents of individuals.8
278582120how does the peloponesian war reveal an flaw in society?the independent polis fostered rivalry among neighboring communities.9
278582121the helenistic agepolitical and cultural influences over foreign subjects in n. africa and w. asia10
278582122accurate example of hellenismhomogenous societies, buildings of temples and stones, construction of building like greek11
278582123compare characteristics of the han dynasty with the roman empire.both had a patriarchal society.12
278582124characteristics of confucianismpeople part of independent unit rather than individual agents family hierarchy authority was the father.13
278582125how was roman law uniquetook into consideration laws of the lands they conqured. 2 sets of laws to deal with non- roman and catholic citizens14
278582126belief system of hinduism compared to buddhismhinduism= understand life, numerous gods, polytheism, caste system, reincarnation. buddhism= understanding one's self enlightenment.15
278582127social distinctions during vedic agejobs you had, intellectual as feel as warriors were valued.16
278582128bantu migrations circa 1,000 bce through africa were caused byincrease in population, a result of the introduction of new crops17
278582129the indian ocean maritime system forged economic and social ties betweeneast african, arabia, india, china, s.e. asia, rome18
278582130the sansanid empire was centered in the area that is present-dayiran19
278582131major difference between classical periods in rome and islamic civilizationsrome had strict social class destinations and little nobility islamic could move around, egalitarian20
278582132decline of the umyadd dynasty was due todefeat by byzatine empire inintertribal feuding, discontedn among no arab muslim converts and failure of financial reforms.21
278582133abbasid power declined becausewas NOT a ban on trade22
278582134women's rights before 800 cewere limited, couldn't own land, couldn't show faces, were homemakers.23
278582135how did islamic and medieval european philosophies think alikeaddress technological problems and integrate sacred doctrines with secular learning.24
278582136major reason for the rapid expansion of islam during the 7th and 8th centuriespolitical division within the byzatine and other religious empires.25
278995092characteristics of islamic art and architecturefocused on abstract geometrical patters and urnate calligraphy in arabic.26
278995093why id the split between the sunni and the shi'a muslims occurdissagreements ocer leadership succession issues27
278995094difference between feudalisn and manorismfeudalism was a political sustem while manorism was economical28
278995095similarities between vikings and mamluksboth had ability to colonize and sieze power for themselves29
278995096investiture controversystruggle for control of eccleseastical appointments30
278995097primary motivations that launched the crusades at the end of the 11th centurypapal efforts to unite western european rulers and nobles against a common enemy.31
278995098political systems in western europe and china during 1000-1300western europe- multiple monarchs one emporer (song empire was thee last before mongols invaded and created yuan empire)32
278995099characteristics of the crusadesreligiously inspired campaigns prior, muslim leaders generally protected christian pilgrims desire to increase trade, land, hunger pope promised annointment of sins33
278995100schismsplit34
278995101why did manorism begin to end in european nations in the 1100sdevelopment of money based economy formation of towns and cities peasand rebellion against nobles black death NOT FLOODS35
278995102why did feudalism states arise in both europea and chinathe fragmantaion of central gov. units36
278995103what was a major factor in the spread of eastern orthodoxymonastaries being built37
278995104what event had the most direct impact on the growth of civilizationsthe european colinization of west africa (silk trade route)38
278995105which of the following is accurate about the t'ang dynasty and the byzatine empireboth of their governments consisted of beurocrats that recieved a standardized education39
278995106charachteristics of heian period in japancultural, artistic independence40
278995107what is the staple crop most associated with the rise of mesoamerican civilizations?maize41
278995108what fate did russia experience at the hands of the mongols?change in culture because was ruled by the mongols for more than 2 centuries42
278995109identify one example on mongols skill at cultural adaptationlet local officials rule conquered lands, as long as they reported to the mongols; didn't destroy43
278995110significat example of the interaction among indian, arab, and european society by 1200ce was the transger of knowledge of...numeral and decimal system44
278995111what did the properity of ancient ghana rest primarily ongold and salt trade45
278995112what was the result of the second age of islamic conquest in the 1200smongols and the pax romana46
278995113during the middle ages, what society did incasion and migration NOT play a role in social cultural and economic changesong china47
278995114know some examples of scientific and cultural achievements from china, islam, rome, greece, and the mayachina-gunpowder, paper making islam- poetry and algebra greece- geometryt and drama maya- astronomy and calender48
278995115which society were merchants and traders placed in a lower social class than farmers and artisanstookhan china49
279658880accurate of incan and yuan dynastiesdeveloped strict social heirarchy un which upward nobility was difficult50
279658881romepolytheism to monotheism51
279658882chinaswitched to buddhism52
279658883gupta indiareasserted hinduism53

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