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AP Language Flashcards

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8005076303mutual intelligibilitythe ability of two people to understand each other when speaking0
8005076304Isogloss (6.1)A geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs.1
8005076305extinct languagelanguage once used by people in daily activites but is no longer used2
8005076306language convergencethe process of two languages merging together3
8005076307monolingual statescountries in which only one language is spoken4
8005076308Language fragmentationMany languages spoken by a small group of people5
8005076309Creole languageA language that develops from a pidgin language and is taught as a first language6
8005076310pidgin languagelanguage formed by combining parts of several different languages7
8005076311ToponymPlace name8
8005076312multilingual statescountries in which more than one language is spoken9
8005076313backward reconstructiontracks sound shifts and hardening of consonants back to the original language (deducing)10
8005076314linguistic geographythe study of the geographical distribution of linguistic features11
8005076315official languagelanguage adopted for use by the government for conduct of business and publication of documents12
8005076316standard languageThe form of a language used for official government business, education, and mass communications.13
8005076317institutional languageused in education, work, mass media, and government14
8005076318literary languagedialect of a language that is used in literary writing15
8005076319Developing languageA language spoken in daily use with a literary tradition that is not widely distributed.16
8005076320vigorous languagea language that is spoken in daily use but that lacks a literary tradition17
8005076321language familygroup of languages with a shared but fairly distant origin18
8005076322Language BranchA collection of languages related through a common ancestor that existed several thousand years ago.19
8005076323language groupset of languages with a relatively recent common origin and many similar characteristics20
8005076324language divergencethe separating of a language, new languages are formed when a language breaks into dialects21
8005076325languagea system of symbols that allows people to communicate with one another22

AP Language - Syntax Devices Flashcards

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11083389253Coordinationplacing two phrases or clauses on an equal level so that they receive equal emphasis0
11083392268Subordinationmaking one idea in a sentence (the dependent clause) less important than another (the independent clause)1
11083394532Parenthesisinserting some verbal unit that interrupts the normal flow of the sentence.2
11083399028Cataloguelisting three of more items3
11083403485Juxtapositionplacing elements next to each other to create some relationship between the ideas they express4
11083411108Parallelismusing the same grammatical structure to express similar ideas5
11083414309Balancea specialized form of parallelism in which the sentence or some part of it can literally be divided into halves at a semicolon or coordinating conjunction, with exactly the same structure in each half6
11083425366Antithesisusing a similar form in two parts of a sentence to express contrasting meanings7
11083431488Repetitionusing the same word, phrase, or clause again to place emphasis on that idea8
11083439121Doublingrepeating the same idea by adding a conjunction and the same word or a synonym9
11083449432Incremental repetitionrepeating the same phrase but with a new twist, emphasizing the idea10
11083456245Anaphorarepeating the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses11
11083460222Chiasmusreversing the grammatical order to successive clauses12
11083469939Antimetabolerepeating the exact words in reverse order in successive clauses13
11083473481Anadiplosisrepeating last word of clause at beginning of next clause14
11083476596Epanalepsisrepeating the initial word or phrase of a clause at the end15
11083482989Epistropherepeating the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses16
11083487525Asyndetonomitting conjunctions in a series of related clauses17
11083491605Polysyndetonusing conjunctions between every item in a list, including clauses.18

AP World History: Classical Greece and Persia Flashcards

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7291429860MinoanProsperous civilization on the Aegean island of Crete in the second millennium B.C.E.0
7291431504MycenaeSite of a fortified palace complex in southern Greece that controlled a Late Bronze Age kingdom.1
7291433106Shaft gravesA term used for the burial sites of elite members of Mycenaean Greek society in the mid-second millennium B.C.E.2
7291435254PhoeniciansSemitic-speakinf Canaanites living on the coast of modern Lebanon and Syria in the first millennium B.C.E.3
7291437068Linear BA set of syllabic symbols, derived from the writing system of Minoan Crete, used in the Mycenaean palaces of the Late Bronze Age to write an early form of Greek.4
7291438503HittitesA people from central Anatolia who established an empire in Anatolia and Syria in the Late Bronze Age.5
7291439674Mass deportationThe forcible removal and relocation of large numbers of people or entire populations.6
7291444801Library of AshurbanipalA large collection of writing drawn from the ancient literary, religioud, and scientific traditions of Mesopotamia.7
7291446722IsraelIn antiquity, the land between the eastern shore of the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, occupied by the Israelites from the early second millennium B.C.E.8
7291447958First TempleA monumrntal sanctuary built in Jerusalem by King Solomon in the tenth century B.C.E. to be the religious center for the Israelite god Yahweb.9
7291449202MonotheismBelief in the existance of a single divine entity.10
7291449289DiasporaA Greek word meaning "dispersal," used to describe the communities of a given ethnic group living outside their homeland.11
7291451073CarthageCity located in present-day Tunisia, founded by Phoenicians ca. 800 B.C.E.12
7291452077CyrusFounder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.13
7291454308Darius IThird ruler of the Persian Empire (r. 521-486 B.C.E.)14
7291454309SatrapThe govenor of a province n the Achaemenid Persian Empire, often a relative of the king.15
7291456127PersepolisA complex of palaces, reception halls, and treasury buildings erected by the Persian kings Darius I and Xerxes in the Persian homeland.16
7291456971ZoroastrianismA region originating in ancient Iran with the prophet Zoroaster.17
7291456972PolisThe Greek term for a city-state, an urban center and the agricultural territory under its control.18
7291458961HopliteA heavily armored Greek infantryman if the Archaic and classical periods who fought in the close-ppacked phalanx formation.19
7291458962TyrantThe term the Greeks used to describe someone who seized and held power in violation of the normal procedures and traditions of the community.20
7291460558DemocracyA system of government in which all "citizens" have equal political and legal rights, privileges, and protections, as in the Greek city-state of Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.E.21
7291460559SacrificeA gift given to a deity, often with the aim of creatinf a relationship, gaining favor, and obligatinf the god to provide some benefit to the sacrificer, sometimes in order to sustain the deity and thereby guarantee the continuing vitality of the natural world.22
7291462156HerodotusHeir to the technique of historia developed by Greeks in the late Archaic period.23
7291462157PericlesArizrocratic leader who guided the Athenian state through the transformation to full participatory democracy for all male citizens, supervised construction of the Acropolis, and pursued a policy of imperial expansion that led to the Peloponnesian War.24
7291464158Persian WarsConflicts between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, ranging from the Ionian Revolt through Darius's punitive expedition that failed at Marathon and defeated Xerxes' massive invasion of Greece by the Spartan-led Hellenic League.25
7291464159TriremeGreek and Phoenician warship of the fifth and fourth centuries B.C.E.26
7291467709SocratesAthenian philosopher who shifted the emphasis of philosophical investigation from questions of natural science to ethics and human behavior.27
7291467710Peloponnesian WarA protracted and costly conflict between the Athenian and Spartan alliance systems that convulsed most of the Greek world.28
7291469370AlexanderKing of Macedonia in northern Greece.29
7291469371Hellenistic AgeHistorians term for the era usually dated 323-30 B.C.E., in which Greek culture spread scross western Asia and northeastern Africa after the conquests of Alexander the Great.30
7291472233PtolemiesThe Macedonian dynasty, decended from one of Alexander the Greats officers, that ruled Egypt for three centuries.31
7291474802AlexandriaCity of the Mediterranean coast of Egypt founded by Alexander.32

AP World History EOC Review Flashcards

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6759976302The greatest change caused by the gradual adoption of agriculture was A) a major die-off of wild species B) major migrations to the temperate zones C) a global population increase D) a global population decrease E) an increase in insect infestation due to monocroppingC0
6759976303The earliest historically documented people of Mesopotamia were the A) Sumerians B) Timpanos C) Hyksos D) Hittites E) MedesA1
6759976304The culture that developed in Egypt was unique largely because of A) Egypt's interaction with other civilizations B) Egypt's natural isolation and essential self-sufficiency C) Egyptian dominance in metalworking D) Egypt's surplus agricultural production and trade E) Egypt's large populationB2
6759976305All civilizations share each of the following characteristics except A) a system of writing B) a written code of law C) development of cities D) some type of governmentB3
6759976306Why was Confucius so interested in the problems of government? A) he was concerned with the breakdown of the Chinese family and was using the government as a model for the family B) it was really hoping to be made the governor of a province by the emperor C) he was responding to the political chaos of the warring states period. D) he was trying to ingratiate himself with his Zhou emperors by telling them what a great job they were doingC4
6759976307Legalism, which was opposed to Confucianism, taught that government should be based upon A) democratic participation by all citizens B) enforcement of strict laws and the use of punishment C) letting the army control the state D) the ruler acting as a kind and wise father to his people E) Turning power over to the richest menB5
6759976308The Akkadian Kingdom fell to The Hittites, who came out of Anatolia, and were the first people to use A) Calvary on horseback B) crossbows C) iron weapons D) flamethrowersC6
6759976309The ________ formed the first civilization on the Greek mainland A) Hittites B) Lydians C) Minoans D) Mycenaeans E) PhoeniciansD7
6759976310The Assyrian Empire different from the kingdoms that preceded it in one key way. What was it? A) they attempted to create goodwill among their conquered people by allowing them to take part in government B) they ruled over people that spoke different languages and had different cultures C) they used a written law code that allowed the use of the death penalty only in very rare cases D) they were the first to use chariots in warfareB8
6759976311In order to keep conquered people from rebelling Assyrians (and later the Chaldeans) A) deported whole populations to different parts of the Empire B) allowed conquered people to pay lower taxes than native Assyrians C) killed everyone in every area they conquered D) allowed conquered people to basically govern themselves as long as they caused no troubleA9
6759976312The Phoenicians were A) a collection of city states active in trade by sea B) a farming society living outside C) Kingdom located in East Africa involved in trade with Egypt D) a military base society stationed in Asia minorA10
6759976313The major contribution of the Phoenicians to world civilization is the invention of the A) alphabet B) compass C) Lateen sale D) rudderA11
6759976314To maintain their religious identity among non-Jews, Jews of the Diaspora did all of the following except A) avoid marrying non-Jews (Gentiles) B) emphasize the reading of the Bible to maintain their sense of history C) maintained ritual and dietary laws that set them apart from other people D) tried to adopt the customs of the people among whom they live in order to convert themD12
6759976315Because of the influence of Confucianism Chinese society values A) courage and skill in war B) freedom of individual C) obedience and proper conduct D) wealth and business ownershipC13
6759976316In Confucian theory the state should be a mirror image of the A) Army B) Family C) natural world D) religious systemB14
6759976317In his attempt to unify China Shi Huangdi did all of the following except A) build roads canals and border defenses B) create a single code of law for all his domain C) create a standard system of weights and measures D) gather all nobles into an assembly so that he could consult themD15
6759976318The Han Dynasty saw A) China break apart into five states B) trying to cut off all contact with the outside world C) China expanded into Vietnam and Korea D) China shrink to the size of a tiny stateA16
6759976319To reduce the power of Nobles the Han dynasty begin the process of A) establishing an administration based on competitive examinations B) filling all government posts with relatives of the Emperor C) putting the entire government in the hands of the army D) selling government jobs to wealthy merchantsA17
6759976320The Han dynasty saw the invention of many technological innovations among which were all of the following except A) cast iron B) movable type C) paper D) the waterwheelB18
6759976321One method of dealing with a growing population in Han dynasty China was A) deporting people to Japan B) easy access abortion C) forced sterilization of women D) sending people to populate the frontier areas of ChinaD19
6759976322All of the following were factors in the decline of the Han Dynasty around 200 AD except A) cost of defending the borders B) invasion of China by Germanic tribes C) lack of men to fight in armies D) opposition by the Nobles to the EmperorB20
6759976323For better administration of the Empire the Persian king A) allowed the native government to remain in power but made it pay tribute B) divided the empire into districts each governed by satrap responsible to the king C) divided empire empire into military districts administered by Generals D) divide the Empire up into small kingdoms each ruled by a member of the royal familyC21
6759976324The religion of the Persians called Zoroastrianism A) denied the existence of God's and called upon the use of self-discipline to escape the cycle of rebirth B) involved the worship of many gods C) involved with the worship of one God he was in a cosmic battle with the spirit of evil D) taught to that spirits inhabit natural objects and the spirits are to be worshipedC22
6759976325Why did the Greeks evolve into city states rather than into unified kingdom? A) Greeks actually were made up of several different racial groups and each group dislike the others B) the Rocky and mountainous terrain of Greece and made communications difficult C) they feared that unity might lead to kingship and their experiences with the Persians made them dislike kings D) trade rivalry between the cities made cooperation impossibleB23
6759976326Most Greek city states expanded their influence by establishing colonies in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. What was the primary reason for this? A) a desire to compete with the Phoenicians B) a need for new markets for the oil and wine C) population pressures in the home city state D) the need to spread Greek culture among the barbariansC24
6759976327Most city states went through a similar political evolution which was A) aristocracy, tyranny, King, democracy B) democracy, tyranny, aristocracy, King C) King, aristocracy, tyranny, democracy D) tyranny, king, democracy, aristocracyC25
6759976328The Spartan citizen spent so much time and military training particularly in order to A) conquer the other city states B) put down a possible revolt by the Helots C) spread their control into Italy D) win the Olympic GamesB26
6759976329The Delian league was organized as A) a cartel for controlling the price of Greek exports B) a defensive league in case of renew war with the Persians C) an alliance of city states against Sparta D) a trading network between Greek IslandsB27
6759976330Which of the following was not one of the ways in which Athens dealt with the other cities in the Delian league? A) Athenian soldiers were placed in the other cities to control local government B) citizens of other cities were allowed to vote in Athenian election that would impact them C) important court cases were called back to be tried in Athens D) the Athenians taxed goods going to other cities with in the leagueB28
6759976331The Peloponnesian wars were fought between A) Athens and Corinth B) Athens and Thebes C) Athens and Sparta D) Athens and AgeaC29
6759976332The main effect of the Peloponnesian wars was to A) lead to a new alliance between the city states that might have led to the creation of the United Greece B) lead to a renewed emphasis on democracy in Athens C) lead to Sparta dominating the rest of the Greek cities D) leave for Greece weakened and unable to resist the Macedonian invasionD30
6759976333The real importance of Alexander the great historically is not his conquests but A) the beginnings of trade with the Far East B) the destruction of the Persian threat to Greek independence C) the introduction of foreign religious cults into the Greek world D) the spread of Greek culture throughout the known worldD31
6759976334After his death the Empire of Alexander the great was A) divided into three later four kingdoms by the generals B) divided up into a dozen small kingdoms C) evolved into a series of city states based on the Greek model D) inherited by his eldest sonA32
6759976335Hellenism refers to A) the adoption of Greek hoplite warfare by non-Greek states B) the gradual takeover of Greek city states by foreign Kings C) the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world D) the turning away from political problem to ethical questions by philosophersC33
6759976336In the Hellenistic kingdoms, such as Ptolemaic Egypt and the Persian kingdom of the Seleucids A) Greek culture was shared by all of the inhabitants B) Greek culture was shared by the elite but the native people were largely unaffected C) the culture of the Greeks and of the natives mingled in such a way as to eventually resemble neither very closely D) the elites eventually abandoned Greek culture and adopted the culture of the nativesB34
6759976337Socrates Plato and Aristotle disliked the Sophists because the Sophists A) did not believe in the Olympic gods B) encouraged their students to think too much for themselves C) insisted that their beliefs were the only correct ones D) were interested not on truth but on winning argumentsD35
6759976338Socrates' method of teaching was designed to A) encourage people to examine and question their own ideas B) make people see that there really is no absolute standard of truth C) make young people accept the ideas of the elders unquestioningly D) make young people believe as he didA36
6759976339For Plato and the physical world is A) a shadow of the perfect world of ideals B) capable of being analyzed and describe scientifically C) completely unreal being only a figment of our imagination D) the only realityA37
6759976340Which of the following was most concerned with a description of the physical world? A) Aristotle B) Plato C) Socrates D) ThalesA38
6759976341Plato's ideal government is A) Athenian style democracy B) military dictatorship C) Rule by the wealthiest men D) Rule by the wisest men (philosopher kings)D39
6759976342The Epicurean school of philosophy taught that A) every person contains a spark of the Divine force and that force can be read united with God through the pursuit of wisdom B) the human soul must seek perfect attachment in order to achieve unity with eternal principles C) the world has been created by a good God, but that God struggles against an evil force D) the world is a random assortment of atoms, and that life has no purpose or meaningD40
6759976343The Stoics believed in pursuing a life based on A) pleasure B) self-control and harmony with nature (God) C) self-denial and noninvolvement with the world D) self interest and pursuit of fameB41
6759976344For most Hindus Brahma is A) the cycle by which the earth is eventually destroyed and re-created B) the force which controls the universe C) the god who destroys and brings death D) the word used to describe the accumulated karma of a personB42
6759976345The solo, or atman, of each person: A) exist only for a lifetime and is destroyed B) has no real existence but is a figment of imagination C) is created by Siva at the moment of the person's birth D) is eternal and longs to join the BrahmanD43
6759976346Dharma is A) the act of learning scriptures so that you will know more about the Hindu religion B) the act of performing rituals at different times of the day C) the doing of one's duty in the state of life in which you find yourself D) the pilgrimage to the holy city of BenaresC44
6759976347By doing one's Dharma in the state of life to which one is called, One: A) accumulates good karma B) achieves automatic Nirvana C) Gains absolutely nothing D) gets to go to heavenA45
6759976348The doctrine of Samsara, or transmigration of souls, is A) the process by which souls go through a series of rebirths B) the process for which the universe is destroyed C) the proper method of cremating the bodies of the dead D) the rituals involved in worshiping idols of the godsA46
6759976349The founder of Buddhism was A) Mahavira B) Panshavira C) Chandra Gupta D) Siddhartha GautamaD47
6759976350The Buddha Gautama articulated the four Noble truths which taught that A) Life is mystical and ephemeral B) Life is given meaning only for through the worship of gods C) Life is suffering and suffering is caused by desires D Life is a gift from the gods to be enjoyedC48
6759976351The noble eight fold path is A) the description of how a person can live righteously B) a mountain path that leads to the place where Buddha received enlightenment C) a series of eight prayers to be recited everyday D) the way that the eighth grade sages achieved salvationA49
6759976352The goal of the believer in Buddhism, as originally taught by the Buddha, is nirvana (blowing out) which means A) being with God forever B) ceasing to exist and being absorbed into the universe C) going to perfect paradise D) rejoining your loved ones in heavenB50
6759976353The best way to overcome your desires and escape the cycle of rebirth, especially in the older form of Buddhism, is to: A) become a monk B) just have faith in the gods C) kill yourself D) pay someone to say lots of prayers for youA51
6759976354The main difference between Mahayana Buddhism an earlier form of Buddhism is that: A) Mahayana Buddhist believe Bodhisattvas who can hear the prayers of believers and help them achieve enlightenment B) Mahayana Buddhist believe that fewer people will be able to achieve enlightenment C) Mahayana Buddhist do not believe in nonviolence D) Mahayana Buddhist put a lot more emphasis on meditation and none on acts of worshipA52
6759976355Hinduism and Buddhism share all of the following beliefs or practices except A) Believe in the transmigration of souls B) Believe in karma C) respect for life D) the caste systemD53
6759976356Which of the following has not been a factor in keeping India's from being united? A) the varied Indian landscape B) the different types of economic activities C) the wide number of languages and social groups D) invasions from China and ArabiaD54
6759976357In the period between the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta empire, India remained an important cultural center, known for all of the following except A) important handicrafts B) Long distance trade by sea and along the silk Road C) building of beautiful temples D) conversions to IslamD55
6759976358One of the most important contributions made by Gupta intellectuals was the A) concept of zero and modern numerals B) invention of a telescope C) invention of the compass D) invention of gunpowderA56
6759976359During the Gupta period, India developed an extensive land and Sea trading network by exporting what products? A) silk spices and porcelain B) Cotton cloth ivory and metal work C) slaves sugar and lapis lazuli D) cattle blue dye and sandalwoodB57
6759976360South east Asia first became important because A) of its large population B) it was involved in trade C) it was a rice exporting regions D) had abundant coal and iron depositsB58
6759976361The plebeians have managed to gain more of a say in the government of the Republic mainly by A) abandoning their farms and are fusing to provide food to city B) petitioning the senate for more power C) refusing to fight wars D) violent rebellionC59
6759976362The Punic wars A) brought Egypt into an alliance with Carthage for the destruction of Roman seapower B) led to Rome and Carthage dividing the Mediterranean Sea to areas of control C) lead to Rome becoming the dominant power in the Mediterranean Sea D) revived the trading empire of the nations that had been in the declineC60
6759976363As new territories will put under Roman control and wealth began to flow into Rome itself A) the largest estates of the patricians were divided up and the land given to returning soldiers B) the Senate ordered all land to given over to the government so that communal farms could replace individual land ownership C) the small farmers gained more influence as new markets opened for their crops D) the wealthy began building larger estates worked by slaves creating unemploymentD61
6759976364Augustus (or Octavian) A) adopted the attitudes and symbols of power used by the kings of the Hellenistic kingdoms B) always let the Senate make all major decisions which he then enforced C) attempted to revamp the enlarging the Senate and extending voting rights for all men in the Empire D) was in absolute control of the government and kept all the symbols and offices of the RepublicD62
6759976365The Pax Romana encouraged trade and economic development by all of the following except A) clearing the Mediterranean Sea of pirates B) creating a reliable system of money C) preventing the growth of new towns and that there'll be plenty of farm laborers D) providing a stable political situation for people felt free to engage in businessC63
6759976366The period of the Good Emperors (96-180 A.D.) was a period of peace and stability primarily because A) the emperors during this time with a point and adopt a worthy person to succeed him B) the plebeians created an assembly to replace the Senate and enacted laws to help the common people C) the Senate made certain that no crazy people became emperor D) the Senate assumed responsibility for sending troops to the bordersA64
6759976367During the Imperial Period, there were a number of religions imported into Rome from the east that have been given the name "mystery religions" by historians. What element did these religions have in common? A) they all had strict moral codes that forbade sexual immorality B) they all taught the quality of all people including equality between men and women C) they promised to bless the afterlife for those devoted to their particular god or goddess D) they were primarily of interest to slaves and people of the lower classesC65
6759976368During the third century crisis, the empire faced all the following problems except A) breakdown of trade B) decline of towns as trade dried up C) food surpluses that caused the price of food to go down D) invasions along the bordersC66
6759976369After Aurelian had restored most of the borders of the Empire Diocletian set about rebuilding the Empire economically and militarily. To do this he A) declared free trade throughout the Empire encouraged business B) reduce entire population to slavery and ordered all men to serve in the army C) refused to allow farmers to leave the land and ordered men to do what their father had done D) returned to citizen army lowered taxesC67
6759976370During the reign of Constantine and Peru was looking for some type of ideology that would bind the empire together. He thought that he found it in A) Christianity B) sun worship C) Epicureanism D) democracyA68
6759976371Before the founding of Islam the people of the Arabian Peninsula A) had no contact with monotheists B) had no contact with monotheists C) were monotheist D) were polytheists but had contact with monotheistsD69
6759976372One of the great strengths of the Islamic community, or Umma, was A) it emphasized the quality of all people before God transcending race, sex and tribe B) it emphasized the superiority of Arab people over others C) it made it clear that women are completely inferior to men D) it strengthened tribal ties by emphasizing the importance of constant training for warfareA70
6759976373The division between Sunni and Shiite sects of Islam began over A) a dispute as to who should be the leader (caliph) after the death of Abu-Bakr B) differences in opinion as the way in which to treat non-Muslims C) disputes about some of the sayings of Muhammed not found in the Quran D) the way in which certain verses of the Quran should be interpretedA71
6759976374Within the century of the death of Mohammed Islamic control had spread all the following parts of the world except A) Egypt and Syria B) Greece and Eastern Europe C) Iran (Persia) up to the Indus River D) North Africa and SpainB72
6759976375Why was the Islamic world so important in the diffusion of ideas? A) After the Muslims conquered India and China it brought ideas from those cultures to the rest of the world B) islam was so tolerant of other religions that is served as a means of spreading ideas C) the Islamic world forbade scholars from other countries to come into their territory but sent its own people throughout the world to study D) the Islamic world was a crossroads of the world located on the trade routes between the west in the far eastD73
6759976376Why is the Abbasid caliphate considered a "golden age"? A) it created a refined and cosmopolitan culture in Baghdad B) it used Gold as a standard coinage throughout the Empire C) it was heavily involved in the mining of gold and silver in the Caucasus region D) it was noted for exploration of East Africa which was referred to as the Golden CoastA74
6759976377Jews and Christians living under Islamic rule A) have complete equality with Muslims B) must pay special tax and live under certain restrictions C) were freely allowed to practice and share the faith with others D) were forcibly converted to IslamB75
6759976378The unifying force in the Byzantine Empire was A) fear of the military B) loyalty to the Imperial family C) orthodox Christianity D) the Latin languageC76
6759976379Throughout most of its history the Byzantine Empire was A) at peace B) was expanding into the middle east C) was fighting in wars in Western Europe D) was often at war on more than one frontD77
6759976380The greatest strength of the Byzantine Empire was A) its ability to absorb the Muslim population by practicing religious toleration B) its agriculture surplus that made it the bread basket of the world C) its largely free peasant class to provide a solid tax base for maintaining the army D) its location on key trade routes between the west and the far eastD78
6759976381In its dealings with surrounding nations T'ang dynasty China preferred to A) avoid contact with other states as China entered a period of isolation B) conquer and rule other states directly C) create a tributary system which allowed self-government to vassal states while maintaining Chinese superiority D) formulate treaties with other states where all were equal in a strong league of friendshipC79
6759976382Confucian scholars objected to Buddhist influence on Chinese culture for a variety of reasons among which were all the following except A) Buddhism called people to avoid family duties B) Buddhism put women in the subordinate position to men C) Buddhism was to focus in the next life at the expense of this life D) Buddhist monks and nuns appeared to not be contributing to societyB80
6759976383Decline of the T'ang Dynasty was due to all of the following trends except A) decline in the power of the emperors B) delegation of defendants and other powers to local military commanders C) higher taxes leading to unrest in the provinces D) the spread of spread Islam in the western provincesD81
6759976384Tang and Song China saw the development of all of the following technologies except A) gun power B) iron smelting using coal C) high-quality steel manufacturing D)movable typeD82
6759976385The real power during the Minomota Period was in the hands of the A) emperor B) council C) Parliament D) ShogunD83
6759976386Kievan Rus was A) a confederation of city states B) a democracy C) an absolute monarchy D) theocracyA84
6759976387All of the following were positive effects of the conversion of grand Prince Vladimir except A) Rus benefited from contact with Byzantine culture B) Rus created stronger trader relationships with the peoples of Western Europe C) Rus had a stronger relationship with the Byzantines than before D) the Byzantines had an ally rather than an enemy to the northB85
6759976388The period following the end of the Roman empire and the rise of the Germanic kingdoms was characterized by all of the following except A) a decline in literacy B) an increase in trade with the east C) breakdown of infrastructure (bridges, roads, aqueducts) D) the decline of towns and citiesB86
6759976389Charlemagne was important for all the following reasons except A) he brought about a revival of learning through insistence on monasteries running schools B) He ensured the stability of his kingdom by insisting that all of his domains pass to a single heir C) He reawakened the desire for central government and control by reviving the idea of an Empire on the west D) he sent out missionaries to convert pagans to ChristianityB87
6759976390What brought about the end to the temporary revival of Law and order that Charlemagne had begun? A) an attempt by the Byzantine empire to retake the west B) a new invasion by the Muslims from Spain C) raids by the Vikings from Scandinavia D) Wars among his children for parts of EmpireC88
6759976391In Western Europe the primary centers for agricultural production were A) large estates worked by slaves B) scattered farms owned by the local nobles C) self-sufficient farming estates known as manners D) small Farms and by the farmersC89
6759976392The 11th and 12th centuries saw all of the following except A) a decline in availability of education B) a revival of trade C) coins beginning to replace barter (trading things) D) growth of cities and townsA90
6759976393All of the following were results of the Crusades except A) it continued the revival of trade with the East that had already begun B) it had educational result as westerners rediscovered some Latin and Greek works from the ancient world that had been during the Middle Ages C) it introduce new ideas such as the use of the compass in navigation and the use of Indian numerals in mathematics D) it lead to much better relations between Western Europe, the Muslim world, and the Byzantine EmpireD91

Ap world history mid term Flashcards

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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

AP World History Winter Midterm Flashcards

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8442344116What is the spread of ideas and material culture, especially if these occur independently of the rise of population or movement?diffusion0
8442352938What was the creation of small villages surrounded by agricultural fields a result of?neolithic revolution1
8442355297Why is the neolithic revolution considered to be a turning point in history?it was the start of history; more food was produced, people were able to have more leisure time and thus more time to think, and new activities and inventions were spurred from human thought2
8442366893What is the importance of iron tools/metallurgy in history?stronger than stone tools, used to make farming easier3
8442372062What are the common elements that make up a civilization?environment, culture, religion, tools, weapons, architecture, capitals, economics, specialization of labor, currency/bartering, hierarchy4
8442379925How would the division of labor change during the neolithic times?it became easier for people to acquire more resources than another and everyone had a fair chance at being better off and because of this some people profited more than others and became higher ranking officials5
8442390969How does human interaction impact the environment?in order to start a civilization, humans have to resurface their environment to fit their needs. trees are cut, mountains are flattened, air is polluted, water is dirtied6
8442400021What were the advantages of animal domestication?animals could be raised for food or other products, could be used to work fields7
8442405460What is social stratification?defining a city into classes depending on wealth, power, production, and prestige8
8442410144What was the first region in the world to establish permanent agricultural settlements?the fertile crescent (mesopotamia)9
8442416910Where would early man migrate from?east africa10
8442419062What would reflect and reinforce existing social and political hierarchies?law codes (like Hammurabi's law)11
8442423096What would lead to a transition to a patriarchal society?with the advent of agriculture, women were specialized to harvest food and take care of children while men hunted and worked the fields making them seem less important to society12
8442434611Why is not too much known about the Harappan civilization?the Aryans arrived 500 years after the Harappan civilization was created and effaced almost all of their culture through the invention of the caste system13
8442441225What was the purpose of constructing a system of canals along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?the canals were built to channel water into fields14
8442445012Why was Egypt called the "gift of the Nile"?it was called this because of its close proximity to water and the fact that the Nile deposited fertile silk at its delta that made crops grow well15
8442450170What is the Mandate of Heaven?the divine right to rule and overthrow16
8442453286Why wouldn't Egypt have a similar law code to that of Mesopotamia?they had different forms of government, Egypt was more centralized and the pharaoh had absolute power while Mesopotamia was decentralized and the city-states had their own governments17
8442463102What was the purpose of oracle bones during the Shang Dynasty?they were the beginning of religion in China, used as a fortune-telling device of whether or not rulers should go to war or when rains would fall18
8442479481What evidence is there that ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife?pyramids contained an underground chamber where pharaohs were buried with their earthly belongings19
8442487793What Asian philosophy was critical of Confucianism?Daoism20
8442490706What was the similarity between Egyptian and Mesopotamian political structure?both were based off of a social hierarchy in which peasants were at the bottom, artisans merchants and priests in the middle, and nobles and kings at the top21
8442501122Buddhism would spread from where to where?originally in India to parts of central and east asia22
8442509257What was the geographical advantage given to both Egypt and Mesopotamia?both civilizations were near rivers with fertile soil and natural grains to be grown23
8442513132What are major factors in the centralization of the Han Dynasty?-expansion of territory -contact with Parthian Empire -trade with Roman Empire -Wu Ti embracing peace -emphasis on Confucian values24
8442523919What are several examples of monumental architecture that promoted unification of civilizations?pyramids, ziggurats, temples, stonehenge25
8442527633How would Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism interact/compliment each other?all 3 philosophies advocated a man (or woman in Buddhism) aligning himself with goodness whether it be through his own efforts (confucianism) or through god (daoism and buddhism)26
8442537009How did Judaism differ from other religions/cultures of the time?it was the first major monotheistic religion27
8442538922What is samsara?the Hindu cycle of life, death, and rebirth28
8442544060According to Confucius, how should a ruler treat his people?with true justice and compassion29
8442546769What Sumerian innovations developed for the first time in history?the wheel, chariot, sailboat, plow, time, astronomy, astrology, maps, math, cuneiform30
8442554894What is the similarity between the civilizations of Mesoamerica, Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, China, and the Nile River Valley?all were patriarchal, agriculturalist societies with degrees of social stratification31
8442560778What were punishments based on in Hammurabi's code?equal punishment (eye for an eye) depending on social class32
8442564941What is ethnocentrism?the belief or assumption that the particular social or cultural group a person belongs to is superior or the only one in the world33
8442569248Who were the Aryans?a group of Indo-Europeans that developed the Indus River Valley's first epic stories. these stories were later written in sanskrit and their ideas on social order influenced India's caste system34
8442575030What was the Silk Road?an interconnected series of routes through Southern Asia traversed by caravan and ocean vessel35
8442577924What led to Chinese writing?oracle bones36
8442585824Who was the creator of the major Indian and Asian religion that was born in the 6th century BCE and taught that enlightenment could be achieved only by abandoning worldly desires?Buddha37
8442587746What was the site of development of sedentary agriculture in China?Yellow River Basin38
8442592167Who was the ofunder of the first empire in the Indian subcontinent that created the first centralized government since the Harappan civilization?Chandragupta Maurya39
8442597539What was one of the great epic tales from classical India that deals with the triumph of good over evil and that races adventures of the King Rama and his wife?Ramayana40
8442604679What was the era from 475 BCE to 221 BCE that was interpreted as a time of endless brutal wars that came as a result of friction among the seven states and that this unfortunate state of affairs could end only with one state bringing all into one empire?period of warring states41
8442611019What are the four ancient books and hymns to the gods of Aryan religious traditions in which can be found the origins of Hinduism?the vedas42
8442612258What is a moral duty to your family and yourself?dharma43
8442617535What is a social organization created by exchanging grants of land in return for formal oaths of allegiance and promises of loyal service?feudalism44
8442620944What stressed the need for the absolute power of the emperor enforced through the strict application of laws in China?legalism45
8442622137What is respect for one's ancestors?filial piety46
8442633681What is the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their culture?archaeology47
8442639689What is the means of obtaining subsistence by humans before the mastery of sedentary agriculture that was normal of nomadic tribes?hunting and gathering48
8442645814Who were the people that migrated into Mesopotamia circa 4000 BCE, created the first civilization within the region, and organized the area into city-states?Sumerians49
8442649150What was the time from 4000 to 3000 BCE that increased the use of the plow, metalworking, development of wheeled vehicles, and writing?bronze age50
8442651160What was the system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians?hieroglyphs51
8442656622What was the age ending in 12,000 BCE that typified the use of evolving stone tools and hunting and gatheringpaleolithic age52
8442665186What was a small independent state consisting of an urban center and the surrounding agricultural territory? It was a characteristic political form in early Mesopotamia, Archaic and Classical Greece, Phoenicia, and early Italy.city-states53
8442670819What was the time between 8000 and 5000 BCE in which the adoption of sedentary agriculture occurred and plants and animals were domesticated?neolithic age54
8442674869Who are people with no permanent home but who roam from place to place searching for pasture lands?nomads55
8442681114What was the oldest known monotheistic religion? It originated in Persia and included dual gods of good and evil power. It influenced Christianity and Judaism.zoroastrianism56
8442685957What was the location of most early civilizations?fertile crescent57
8442689355What was the purpose of monumental building in Mesoamerica from 800-400 BCE?home for emperor, dedication to gods58
8442699343Who was Aristarchus?a Greek astronomer who created the heliocentric solar system59
8442702132The Socratic method would emphasize the importance of...?asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw conclusions about the world60
8442707196What did the Polynesians adapt to their environment WITHOUT?technology and written records61
8442732131Who is known as the father of history?herodotus62
8442739432What was the significance of the Romans sacking Jerusalem?the Jewish diaspora63
8442751008Who were the two sides in the Punic Wars?Romans vs Carthaginians64
8442759724What were the Punic Wars fought over?Rome wanted Sicily65
8442779899What was the result of the Punic Wars?end to the Carthage Empire - Roman control over Mediterranean66
8442785924What was the importance of the Persian Royal Roads?facilitated fast transport of news and laws in the Persian Empire67
8442800887What islands would the Polynesians reach?Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Australia68
8442807964What was the pre-Greek civilization that flourished from 1600 - 1100 BCE?Mycenaen69
8442811328What was the purpose/significance of the Parthenon?symbol of Athenian wealth and used to honor Athena70
8442814802What led to the fall of both the Roman and Han empires?too large to govern, disease, decreased economy, outside invasion71
8442820775What was the importance of having a democratic government in Athens?it influenced many modern legal systems and gave greeks citizens more legal participation72
8442827274What system can be discarded with the invention of money?bartering73
8442828522What is Romanization?the spread of roman culture, language, religion, art, and government74
8442832891What was the significance of Alexander the Great's conquests?the spread of Hellenistic culture, created a common cultural basis for the Romans to take over75
8442838163What was the main source of Greek unity prior to Alexander the Great?culture76
8442839880What was the impact of Rome stopping expansion?lessened economy, unsuccessful emperors, political outrage77
8442843972What are characteristics of Pax Romana?peace and prosperity, expanding empire, and world superpower78
8442848740What is the combination of different cultures?syncretism79
8442851428What was the major important connection to trade for the Greeks?Mediterranean Sea80
8442853748Where would Roman wealth come from?conquering other lands81
8442857110What were the reasons that Rome built such a large empire?military force, assimilation and citizenship offered to conquered areas, tolerant of religions82
8442860984What is a patriarchal society?male dominated83
8442863411What was the makeup of the Spartan society?military oligarchy, 2 kings, aristocratic government, majority forceful warriors84
8442873172What was the central defensively oriented district in ancient Greek cities that was placed on high ground and contained the chief municipal and religious buildings?acropolis85
8442877589What was the period of political stability, cultural brilliance, and economic prosperity beginning with the unification under Augustus and lasting through the first two centuries of the common era?Pax Romana86
8442887092What was the ancient legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law? These civil laws developed by the Roman Republic protected individual rights.Law of Twelve Tables87
8442895546Who were the slaves of Spartan society?helots88
8442901262What was the name given to Octavian following his defeat of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra?Augustus Caesar89
8442907829What was the war between Athens and Spartan alliances that was largely a consequence of Athenian imperialism in the Aegean region? It went on for over 20 years and ultimately Sparta prevailed but both were weakened sufficiently.Peloponnesian War90
8442915225What is the system of government in which all citizens have equal political and legal rights, privileges, and protections?democracy91
8442921584What is a plebeian officer elected by plebeians charged to protect their lives and properties, with a right of veto against legislative proposals of the Senate?tribune92
8442925946What was a heavy infantry that was the basic military unit of the ancient Roman army in the period of the late Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?legion93
8442930839What war was based on conflicts between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in the 400s BCE? (Persia lost both times that it invaded)Persian War94
8442935638What was the period in which Greek art, education, and culture merged with those of the Middle East?Hellenistic Period95
8442948498What was the balanced constitution of Rome from 510 to 47 BCE that featured an aristocratic Senate, a panel of magistrates, and several popular assemblies?Roman Republic96
8442950537What was the most important legislative body in the Roman republic?Senate97
8442954624Who were the 2 men that shared executive power in the Roman Republic, but in times of crisis the Senate could choose a dictator with emergency powers?consuls98
8442956937Who was the founder of Macedonia?Phillip II99
8442959363Who were the wealthy, landowning noblemen in ancient Rome?patricians100
8442963963Who was the dictator of the Roman republic who effectively ended the republic and. with his successor Augustus, transformed it into an empire?Julius Caesar101
8442966416What was an aristocratic person in a polis who was a popular leader and carried out progressive reforms?tyrant102
8442970503What are the 5 pillars of Islam?there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet, pray in the direction of Mecca 5 times a day, fast during the month of ramadan, tithe for charity, make the pilgrimage to mecca103
8442981444Who was the leader of the Songhai that drove out the Berbers and built the largest empire in west africa by his death in 1492? He conquered Timbuktu and Djenne which gave the Songhai the control of trade.Sunni Ali104
8442985754What is a tradition relating to the words of deeds of the Prophet Muhammad; next to the Qur'an, it's the most important basis for Islamic law?Hadith105
8442988609In what battle did the Abbasids defeat the Umayyads?Battle of River Zab106
8442995517Who are Muslims belonging to the branch of Islam that believes that God vests leadership of the community in the descendants of Muhammad's son in-law?Shia Muslims107
8442998668What was the dynasty that succeeded the Umayyads as caliphs?Abassid Empire108
8443001296What is the region of present-day Israel that includes the city of Jerusalem?Holy Land109
8443007162Who was the Ethiopian King who directed the building of 11 great churches sculpted from rock underground?King Lebilani110
8443012046What was the Niger River port city in Mali that had a famous Muslim university and was the center of Islamic civilization for the period?Timbuktu111
8443020781What was the clan of Quraysh that dominated politics and commercial economics in Mecca that established rule of Islam?Umayyad Empire112
8443035838What was the name of the building located inside the mosque known as the Masjid al Haram in Mecca that is the holiest place in Islam?Ka'ba113
8443037525What is the second holiest city of Islam?Medina114
8443040611Who were the nomadic invaders from central Asia that were staunch Sunnis and that ruled from the 11th century in the name of the Abbasids?Seljuk Turks115
8443043805What was an Arabic term that means the "house of Islam" and that refers to lands under Islamic rule?dar al-Islam116
8443050779Who were the Central Asian nomadic people who captured Baghdad in 1258 and killed the last Abbasid Caliph?the mongols117
8443051653What is the holiest city in Islam?Mecca118
8443055281Who was the Moroccan Muslims scholar who was the most widely traveled individual of his time? He wrote a detailed account of his visits to Islamic lands from China to Spain and the western Sudan.Ibn Battuta119
8443065004What is the name of the East African shores of the Indian Ocean that were densely populated with Arabic trading cities?Swahili coast120
8443069955Why does Islamic art emphasize geometric design rather than graven images?the Qur'an states that no idolization should be practiced121
8443075938How does the spread and growth of Islam differ from the spread and growth of Buddhism and Christianity?it was spread through holy wars called jihad122
8443082581Rome's most significant contribution to the west was...?a fair and just legal system123
8443084750What policies were used by Shi Huangdi to unify China?legalism124
8443086898What was the major agricultural product that would be a staple for Mesoamerican cultures?corn125
8443091652What would the Byzantine Empire spread to Western Europe and the Islamic world?Christianity (catholicism)126
8443094044What was the significance of the Battle of Tours?Charles the Great defeats the Muslims and legitimizes European rule127
8443097091The Hanseatic League would trade to what regions?Northern Europe and Scandinavia128
8443100487What would influence the development of Russia due to the interactions of the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus?the conversion to Greek Orthodox Christianity129
8443104788When would the Middle Ages begin?after the fall of the Roman Empire (12th century)130
8443106863What was the draw-back to the 3-field system?a third of the land did not produce any product and lessened the economy131
8443107966What were guilds?specialized market towns for certain occupations132
8443112711What was the reason that Kiev would be a major trading center in the mid-9th century?it had easy access to the Baltic Sea and the Hanseatic League developed close to the prominent Mongolian and Asian powers133
8443119476Who was Leif Ericson?the viking that founded Vinland in north america134
8443122201Who would establish a united empire in Western Europe after the fall of Rome in the west?Charlemagne135
8443124543What was the role of women by the 15th century?could hold some occupations, not many136
8443127253What group of people provided the most serious challenge to the Byzantine Empire?Ottoman Turks137
8443130740What were the reasons why Ferdinand and Isabella supported the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain?both were Christian and believed that these other religious groups were a threat to their power138
8443132547What is realism?the general attempt to depict things truthfully-to show the way things are in the real world139
8443138006What would the Byzantine Empire under Justinian spend most of its money on?churches140
8443139060What was the cyrillic alphabet?the new russian alphabet based off of latin141
8443142363What was the effect that geography had on the establishment of empires in Oceania?spaced islands made it hard to create a centralized government142
8443156841Why did China end their age of exploration and recall Zheng He back to China?the dynastic cycle - a new dynasty was in charge143
8452825147What was the epidemic that struck Europe in the 14th century that decreased Europe and Asia's populations and affected social structure?the plague144
8452837226What was the name of the group of Mongols who conquered Russian cities during the 13th century that left the Russian churches and aristocracy intact?Tartans145
8452865722What was the dominant, school-based medieval philosophical approach that used logic to resolve theological problems?scholasticism146
8452885897What was the great charter issued by King John of England in 1215 that represented the principle of mutual limits and obligations between rulers and the feudal aristocracy and the supremacy of law?Magna Carta147
8452888697Who was the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?tsar148
8452893785What was art during the medieval ages dominated by?catholic church149
8452901367What was the Catholic church's code of laws set up to help regulate churches spread throughout Europe?canon law150
8452914689What was the Turkish empire established in Asia Minor that eventually extended through the Middle East and the Balkans? It conquered Constantinople in 1453 and ended the Byzantine Empire.Ottoman Empire151
8452935519What was the most severe penalty for refusing to obey Church laws?excommunication152
8452939752What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?Constantinople153
8452949824What were bodies representing privileged groups that institutionalized the principle that kings ruled with the advice and consent of their subjects?parliament154
8452960951What occurs in societies that transition from high birth rates and high death rates to low birth rates and low death rates as part of the economic development of the country? (seen in China, Japan, US today)demographic transition155
8452972877Who were the Russian land-holding aristocrats who possessed less political power than their western European counterparts?boyars156
8452980893What is an architectural style that developed during the 13th century and featured pointed arches and flying buttresses as the external support on main walls?gothic157
8452995420What was the rural system of reciprocal relations between landlords and their peasant laborers during the Middle Ages; peasants exchanged labor for use of land and protection? (large manors)manorialism158
8453012193What was the eastern portion of the Roman Empire which survived beyond the collapse of the Roman Empire? It retained Mediterranean culture, particularly Greek.Byzantine Empire159
8453020744What was the way of life in which men and women would withdraw from society in order to devote themselves to their faith?monasticism160
8453029294What was an organization of north German and Scandinavian cities for the purpose of establishing a commercial alliance?Hanseatic League161
8453037177What was the common relationship between lords and serfs in the Middle Ages (what kind of system)?feudalism162
8453045989What was the state that emerged around the city of Kiev i the 9th century that was a culturally diverse region of Viking, Finnic, and Baltic people?Kievan Rus163
8453049025Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church?pope164
8453055476Who was a military elite who received rewards or benefits from lords in repayment for their military service in Europe?vassal165
8453069196Who replaced the Kamakura regime in Japan?Ashikaga Shogunate166
8453074431What form of Buddhism emphasized the salvationist aspect of Chinese Buddhism?Mahayana167
8453084351What was the attempt to make the Japanese monarch into an absolutist Chinese-style emperor that included attempts to create a professional bureaucracy and peasant conscript army?Taika reforms168
8453096500Who were the hereditary military elite of the Tokugawa Shogunate that were loyal to their feudal lords?samurai169
8453101646Who were the military leaders of Japan during its feudal era and the actual powers behind the emperor?shogun170
8453109464Who were the founders of the Qin kingdom in China?jurchens171
8453112621What was the title given to students who passed the civil service exam?jinshi172
8453120677Who were the warlord rulers of 300 small states following civil war and disruption of the Ashikaga Shogunate?daimyo173
8453125700What was the samurai code of conduct?bushido174
8453132696What was the canal system that joined the Yellow River to the Yangzi basin?grand canal175
8453141330What was the extensive adoption of Chinese culture in other regions? It was typical of Korea and Japan but not Vietnam.sinification176
8453167726What was the Chinese credit instrument that provided credit vouchers to people?flying money177
8453175036What was the form of Buddhism that stressed meditation and appreciation of natural and artistic beauty?zen178
8453186967What was the story written by Lady Murasaki (a Japanese noblewoman) that detailed the amorous life of a Japanese emperor's son?Tale of Genji179
8453194443What factor spread Islam through southeast Asia?trade180
8453198393East Asia and Mediterranean civilizations were linked by...?the silk road181
8453205164What was the interaction between Tang China and Japan?Tang China would send over envoys to try to reform Japanese-style government182
8453216117The social organization of the Tang and Song dynasties allowed for...?social mobility183
8453221271What is three point linear perspective?parallel lines along the width of an object meet at two separate points on the horizon and vertical lines on the object meet at a point on the perpendicular bisector of the horizon line (more depth given to pictures)184
8453284410Which region of the world had a decentralized government from 500 to 1000 CE?central europe185
8453299541The spread of Islam outside of the Arabian Peninsula was caused by...?trade and jihad186
8453328486What was the long-term effect of the Roman Empire's construction of roads throughout the empire?cultural unification187
8453344069What were man-made islands in the lake beds of Mexican lakes that yielded a large amount of crops and arable land?chinampas188
8453357269What was the class structure of the Mayans?leader = king, elite = nobles and priests, peasants = farmers and artisans189
8453370746Who was Huitzilopochtli?the mayan sun god190
8453375755How were the Mayans organized politically?city-states, not politically united191
8453389493What did the Inca use to obtain resources?tribute states192
8453393320What would happen to prisoners who were captured by the Aztecs in battle?they were used as human sacrifice193
8453401038What did art represent in the Toltec, Aztec, Olmec, and Incan civilizations?religion and folklore194
8453407081Where was the mita system a characteristic of?Inca Empire195
8453410665What did the mita system mandate?all men must serve in battle, conquered areas must pay a labor tax196
8453422477What was the major reason that trade in the Americas was underdeveloped as compared to Eurasia?no wheel, no domesticated animals197
8453429712What was the significance of Macchu Picchu?it is a complex urban center that reflects the Incan resources and technology of the time198
8453441502How did the Aztecs obtain resources for the growth and survival of their civilization?they produced everything on their own and expanded their territory199
8453449688What was the political power of the khan?complete political power200
8453453439What would lead to the development of the 4 khanates?death of Genghis khan, weakened government power, corrupt successors201
8453461654What were the characteristics of Pax Mongolica?brief unification of Eurasia, safe trade, increase in technology, commodities and ideologies spread202
8453484633Who were the most effective Mongol troops?the tumens, cavalry men and skilled archers203
8453492246Why would the Mongols refrain from invading Europe in the 1200s?death of Genghis Khan204
8453504212Why would the Mongol empire break up?high taxes, high demand for labor205
8453514870What would the Mongols be responsible for spreading that was previously Chinese?gunpowder206
8453517801Who invented the Mongol Empire?Genghis Khan207
8453521298What was the religious policy of the Mongols?tolerant of all religions208
8453530009What would territories under Mongol control benefit from during the 13th and 14th centuries?the effects of Pax Mongolica and isolation from the bubonic plague209
8453540641What were characteristics of the little ice age during the Middle Ages?famine, crop failure, population loss, expanding glaciers210
8453550351How do Islam and Hinduism differ?Islam focuses on following the laws of the Qur'an and spiritual salvation through relationships invested in Allah while Hinduism focuses on following social castes and attaining spiritual salvation by doing so.211
8453588089What was the significance of Vasco da Gama?he was the first European explorer to reach India by sea212
8453595003What was the significance of Mansa Musa's hajj to Mecca?Mali kingdom placed on European map, brought attention to Africa and Islam213
8453610564What civilization did the Aztecs succeed in Central America?Toltecs214
8453617791Why did the Russians convert to Orthodox Christianity?tsar had all political and religious power215
8453623330The use of paper money, coal, and daily bathing would be things that Marco Polo would describe of what court?Chinese (Yuan Dynasty)216
8453628979Why would the Sui Dynasty collapse?failed military campaigns, peasant revolts217
8453643233What were government positions in China based on?partly on family background, partly on performance on the civil service exam218
8453656920Architecture in Cordoba, Spain was influenced by?Islam219
8453659436What were the basic beliefs of Confucianism?filial piety, humaneness, social consciousness220
8453664988How did the Dutch establish themselves in the east Indies?through colonies and the Dutch/British East India Tea Company, wiped out native culture221
8453679771What was the difference between European caravels and Ming treasure junks?caravels were smaller with triangular lanteen sails that allowed them to move through shallow and open waters, they could be used for war as well while junks were larger and could only hug the coastline222
8453689894What was the main motive for exploration?to increase the wealth of europe223
8453697241What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?after the pope drew the line of demarcation, Brazil was awarded to Portugal224
8453700332What is mercantilism?government controls trade; exports more than it imports225
8453715866Why would diseases destroy the native population of the Americas?they had no prior immunity226
8453731134What was the main difference between French and Spanish colonization?french were tolerant and cooperated with the natives, spanish were not227
8453741035How was Columbus able to persuade the Spanish monarchy to support his explorations?promised to convert people to christianity, promised to find valuable resources228
8453749702How would Joseph II of Austria reform his society?enforced laws that peasants must be paid for labor229
8453756045What was the political philosophy of John Locke?separation of powers, democracy230
8453759960What was the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes?absolute monarchy231
8453778466Prior to the reformation, what was the major criticism of the Catholic Church?corruption232
8453787365According to Locke, people have the right to do what if their rights are not protected?revolt and negotiate new protections233
8453802608What were indulgences?objects sold by the Catholic Church as remissions for the penalty of sins234
8453808008What was the significance of the Palace of Versailles?represented Louis XIV's absolute monarchy235
8453813664What did William Harvey discover?the circulatory system is powered by the heart236
8453820462What did the European monarchs use to legitimize their political power?divine right, relations with church237
8453829317What was the result of the Glorious Revolution?parliament had powers over the king238
8453840488What was the result of the English reformation?the king was named the head of the church of england239
8453847493What was the Council of Trent?a catholic committee that was committed to reforming the catholic church240
8453853657What was the Counter Reformation?the catholic church's attempt to stop the spread of protestantism241
8453856425Who were the Cossacks?brutal and militaristic Russians that served Ivan III in battle242
8453870569Why did the Russians not experience the Renaissance or Reformation?they were still under mongol rule243
8453874593How did Catherine the Great feel that governments should operate?in a just and legal fashion244
8453888790Ivan III was responsible for:strengthening Russia's military, gaining territory previously held by the mongols, asserting control over all orthodox churches245
8453915372Economically, early modern Russia was:largely agricultural and reliant on western trade246
8453919706What was the reason why Russian expansion focused on Central Asia?they were powered by their desire to push back territory that was held by the mongols247
8453946472What would Peter the great create that would reflect the growth of Russia (especially in the Baltic Sea)?a navy248
8454414920Peter the Great was able to centralize the government through the use of:state-sponsored government institutions249
8454417235What is polytheism?the belief in multiple gods250
8454428787What are characteristics of the paleolithic age?hunter-gatherers, control of fire, nomadic movement251
8454433343What is sanskrit?the holy indian language, the language the vedas were originally recorded in252
8454441872What would civilizations develop independently from one another?staple crops253
8454445250What did the Epic of Gilgamesh talk about?Mesopotamian religion, the fear of death and how people cease to exist after death254
8454455294What suggests that Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had strong central governments?complex water and grid systems255
8454462044What need in early civilization lead to the development of the first writing systems?the need to keep record of trade and agricultural gains256
8454500801What philosophy would spread via India?Hinduism, follow by Buddhism through Ashoka257
8454508151The caste system was established to enable:Indian nobles to keep control over lower castes258
8454528603What two classical civilizations were similar with regards to the use of bureaucratic government administration?Han China and Rome259
8454540474Alexander the Great would usually adopt what of the empires he conquered?the culture, economics, and social policies260
8454562891What was the Edict of Milan and what did it establish?a progressive reform issued by Constantine, it established the toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire261
8454580184What was the reason that the Persians were able to collect taxes effectively throughout the empire?they used the royal road262
8454614979How would geography shape ancient Greece?tall mountains and separated islands made it hard to create a centralized government, also it was hard to farm land263
8454640573Alexander the Great was "great" at conquering land and "weak" at...governing the land he conquered264
8454645245What made the Persian empire "great"?religious tolerance265
8454654124What religion was also spreading during the time of Christianity?Islam266
8454658333What is the importance of the city of Timbuktu?center of Islam in Africa, trade, scholarly area267
8454695551What was Romanesque architecture?big blocky buildings, custom of medieval churches268
8454698568What is Swahili?language spoken on the african east coast, a dialect of Bantu and Arabic269
8454708219What percentage of Europe was affected by the plague?30-50%270
8454713409What fields did Muslims make advancements in during the golden age?math, medicine, philosophy, art, architecture, writing, history271
8454724970What was the purpose of the Bantu migration?Bantu people developed iron tools and conquered the surrounding areas, converting them to their language and culture272
8454759819What was the main value of the Mongols?loyalty273
8454763116What was the pre-Islamic Bedouin religion?animism274
8454766701What was Neo-Confucianism?the revival of Chinese Confucian ethics during the Song/Tang era275
8454770906What was footbinding?the neo-confucianist practice of breaking a woman's foot and tying it so it will heal deformed276
8454777572What was the purpose of Justinian code?to create a fair legal system277
8454787231What was the economy like in the dar al-Islam?free market, merchant and artisan classes flourished278
8454793400How would Ivan the Terrible confirm his authority?through the oprichniki, an oppressive russian police group279
8454799119What event would mark a beginning of a new period in world history?the founding of the americas280
8454807200What was the commonality of Locke, Montesquieu, and Voltaire?all believed in the separation of powers and a semi-democratic government281
8454815897What was the purpose of the Russian aristocracy cutting their beards?made them more westernized282
8454832567What was the key cause for both the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution?oppressive king283
8454849361Who was the enlightened despot who stated that the government should operate in an orderly and legal fashion?Catherine the Great284
8454861845What European country was the first to have a significant religious impact on the New World?Spain285
8454861847Who was Ferdinand Magellan?a portuguese-spanish explorer who found brazil286
8454871498What is humanism?an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements287

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