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10246630118Byzantium influences on emerging Russian culture can be described asGreat influence. Russia relied on trading with Bzantium and adopted E. Orthodox Christianity. Government was modeled after them and art and architect was aswell0
10246630119Hunter and Gatherers societies can be described asPeople who obtain food by collecting plants and by hunting wild animals or scavenging their remains. Nomadic people1
10246630120Hamarabis code was significant sinceIt was the first official set of written laws.2
10246630121Confusianism is... arise toa system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and was based on respect. Arises from waring states period and there were no stable government. Manly tried to convince the ruler to change society3
10246630122The goals and impact of the region of CharlemagneHe wanted to untie Germanic people into one kingdom and convert subjects to Christianity. He impacted the Carolingian Renaissance the cultural and intellectual revival for Europe. He was crowned by the Pope Leo ||| emperor of Romans4
10246630123Classical Greek Art and architecturePerfection and symmetry. Beauty made the sculpture more powerful5
10246630124Classical Roman artMore life like sculpture, shows age as power6
10246630125Byzantine art and architectureReligion was influenced. Literature and icons and famously mosaics7
10246630126HumansimA philosophy in which interests and values of human beings are of primary importance8
10246630127Mercantilism isa government policy that protects trade and demands the accumulation of gold and silver.9
10246630128ManorialismBasic economic unit of Middle Ages based of trading services for land and protection10
10246630129Fuedalism.. how did it emergePolitical system based on bonds of loyalty between lords and vassals for land and protection. Emerged since there was no set rule in Europe so people created a system to for protection and for land11
10246630130Samurai vs knightsClass of warriors in feudal Japan while knights in feudal Europe who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land. Different In armor and location. Also samurai were more spiritual.12
10246630131Bushido Code vs Chivalry codecode of conduct for samurai during the feudal period in Japan medieval code of knighthood; a code of honor and courtesy13
10246630132Motivation of the crusadesControl of holy lands, expand power, United Christianity, and knights and peasants to stop rebellion14
10246630133Outcome of crusadesIncrease of trade in Europe, decline in feudalism due to new rise in power, and new religious order(Pope->king)15
10246630134Protestant ReformationA split in the church caused by corruption in the church. Emerged by endolgencies, greasy priests, printing pesss and Martin Luther and bibles, and the king granting power over church16
10246630135Martin LutherGerman monk, questioned the Roman Catholic Church, was excommunicated. Wrote the 95 theses17
10246630136Gender roles in sub-Saharan AfricaMen- brought in income, Women- farming, cooking, taking care of children and husband Was a patriarchy18
10246630137Factors that led to fall of RomeInvasions by Barbarian tribes and Huns Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor The rise of the Eastern Empire Overexpansion and military overspending Government corruption and political instability19
10246630138Impact on Mongols and tradeThe Mongols always favored trade. Their nomadic way of life caused them to recognize the importance of trade from the very earliest times and, unlike the Chinese, they had a positive attitude toward merchants and commerce That set up many famous trading places like the bazaar and merchants were very wealthy20
10246630139cultural diffusionThe expansion and adoption of a cultural element, from its place of origin to a wider area.21
10246630140Legacy of mongols and culture diffusionGhengas khan- Barbaric United Asia strength Silk Road which was a great trade of culture Religious tolerance Opening of transcontinental trade routes and safety of merchants22
10246630141Triangle Tradea trade route that exchanged goods between the West Indies, the American colonies, and West Africa23
10246630142Columbian ExchangeThe exchange of goods and ideas between Native Americans and Europeans24
10246630143Middle Passagethe sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies.25
10246630144Middle Path/ Eightfold Path (Buddhism)Rules to follow to end desire26
10246630145Foot bindingProcess of compressing girls' feet to half their natural size to signify obedience27
10246630146Divine Right of Kings vs mandate of heavenDoctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent in Chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority28
10246630147Riencarnationthe rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being used in both Buddhism and Hinduism29
10246630148Advantages of Spain over the AmericasGreater weapons, armor, resistance to disease, and naval ships30
10246630149Magna Cartathe royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215 which limited power of king to not raise taxes31
10246630150Golden AgeA period during which a society attains prosperity and cultural achievements.32
10246630151Golden Age of Greecetime when greeks were interested in arts, science, and religion and progressed in all three. Parthenon, epic poems33
10246630152Golden Age of Islamremembered for algebra and medical books. Gupta and concept of zero. Sanacript writing and architecture34
10246630153Impact of the Black Death on Roman Catholic ChurchLessened faith, ended feudalism,35
10246630154Neolithic RevolutionThe switch from nomadic lifestyles to a settled agricultural lifestyle is this revolution. Originated in the Fertile Crescent In Mesopotamia36
10246630155Impact of writingDiffusion If believes and ideas. Recored history and laws. Bibles and culture37
10246630156Printing Pressa machine used for printing influenced Protestant reformation38
10246630157classical civilizationa society that serves as a model of excellence and has lasting value and relevance (Greek and Roman)39
10246630158Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. The messiah40
10246630159JudiasmThe first monotheistic religion - guided by the Hebrew Bible called the Torah. Prophet41
10246630160Islama religion based on the teachings of Muhammad and submission to Allah. Prophet. Pillars of Islam, Romadon42
10246630161HinduismA religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods and reincarnation based of vedas43
10246630162BuddismA religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama. Buddha and the 8 fold path44
10246630163Roman represented diversity thru...There is plenty of evidence that the Roman empire was relatively diverse, as might be expected from an empire that encouraged trade and mobility across a territory that extended from Hadrian's Wall to north Africa, the Rhine, and the Euphrates (and which, less positively, enslaved and moved conquered populations around. It was also rly big so it covered many different ethnicities45
10246630164Roman prioritiesArchitecture and infrastructure. Also stability46
10246630165Ming China sphere of influenceNot sure so hope it's not on this final 47
10246630166Turning point of 15th century: DBQ topic NEED TO KNOW THIS SHIThttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century Just read this honestly to much to say48
10246630167Fall of Han similar to RomeThe fall of the Roman empire and the Han dynasty were similar because both experienced social unrest during their collapse. ... The fall of Rome and Han China were also similar because they both faced nomadic invasions that greatly contributed to their decline.49
10246630168philosopher in Greece focused onState over individuals50
10246630169Renaissance artemphasized the realistic portrayal of people and other subjects.51
10246630170Medieval artsymbolic rather than realistic portrayals, religious subjects52
10246630171Bubonic Plaguea deadly contagious disease caused by bacteria and spread by fleas53
10246630172100 years warEngland vs. France; France won; Joan of Arc unified France and won it for them which made them rule over western Europe54
10246630173Emperor of Japan. Reign but not rule..Emperor had monarch power but the main power was through the government so they rly were the face of the country but didn't have much power55
10246630174iconoclast confusionone who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions. Was forced in Byzantine then taken away then put back. Eastern church beloved in iconoclasm and the western church did not56
10246630175Sunni and Shia splitMuslims disagreed on who should lead them after the death of Muhammed & this happened as a result. Sunni- worthy Shia- by decent57
10246630176Rome's legaciesThere government and there law of 12 tables58
10246630177Five Pillars of IslamDeclaration of faith, prayer, alms, fasting, and pilgrimage that every Muslim should do everyday59
10246630178CasteA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life60
10246630179DharmaIn Hindu belief, a person's religious and moral duties61
10246630180KarmaThe belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.62
10246630181RiencarnationA Hindu belief that people move in a constant cycle of life, death and rebirth.63
10246630182How are they connectedThey are connected through the way you live your life and how it affects your after life and rebirth into your caste64
10246630183filial pietyrespect shown by children for their parents and elders65
10246630184Holy Roman EmperorTitle given to a person who had charge of not only the empire, but also the church66
10246630185Lutheranismteachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone. Saved from their sins by gods grace and love67
10246630186Council of Trent. Was reacted to Protestant reformation which addressed corruption of Church so they had to clarify teachings to meet Protestant challenges68
10246630187Enthnocentrismbelief that one's own ethnic group, nation or religion is superior69
10246630188Bzyantium saw them selves as..Roman and continued Roman tradition70
10246630189MachiavelliWrote "The Prince", a book that recommended harsh and arbitrary rule for princes71
10246630190AbsolutismA political system in which a ruler holds total power72
10246630191Social ContractAn agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed73
10246630192EnglightenmentEmphasized reason and science as the paths to knowledge74
10246630193Global trade networks examples and significanceCountries trade with each other when, on their own, they do not have the resources, or capacity to satisfy their own needs and wants. By developing and exploiting their domestic scarce resources, countries can produce a surplus, and trade this for the resources they need. Ex. The Roman Empire and the Mongolian empire75
10246630194Ming VoyagesMing China underwent a military expansionism that also included the treasure voyages. In 1403, the Yongle Emperor issued an imperial order to start the immense construction project of the treasure fleet. Zheng He was ordered to initiate the construction of the fleet. For bragging rights and exotic animals.76
10246630195Jared Diamond relationship between geography to the success of human settlements and societiesTranscript of Thoughts on Jared Diamond's theory: Guns, Germs, and Steel. Jared Diamond believed that geography had a crucial effect on world countries and their economies. He said that geography had a bigger influence on the world than any other factor, including beliefs and government77
10246630196Sinificationextensive adaptation of Chinese culture in other regions ex. Korea, Vietnam, and japan.78
10246630197Humanism in renaissance artWas present and emphasized human potential to attain excellence79
10246630198Aryan contributions to the Indian civilization*sanskrit *the Vedas *the caste system80

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