chapter 1-5 QUESTIONS (HISTORY 101) Flashcards
what is the difference between archaeology and history
Archaeology is a search whereas history is a recollection of the past on the basis of narratives written by people of the past.
Archaeology is the study of events & all information is deducted on the basis of artifacts that are dug up.
History is merely rewriting events of the past with the help of narratives written by people of the past.
how was food an important ingredient for the development of civilization?
bcus people used to be nomads, they migrated from one place to another in order to find food. the start of agriculture allowed people to stay in one place and grow food there. this led to domestication of animals and people had more time since they didn’t need to gather and hunt for food anymore.
list and explain 3 aspects of civilization
1) cities as administrative centers; was the beginning of government
2) belonging to a territory rather than family (simerian, egyptian)
3) long distant trade/monumental buildings/system keeping records
2 reasons why most civilizations developed along river valleys
1) transportation - made trading easier
2) good soil - provided good agriculture soil
why were the assyrians able to develop one of the first great empires?
they were one of the first to develop a large army which gave them military power. they also had good control over natural resources. the idea of mass deportation and using terror tactics discouraged rebellion
how did assyrians attempt to pacify conquered areas?
To pacify the lands they invade, the Assyrians take the indigenous people, move them someplace else, and bring others to take their place. Mass deportation discouraged rebellion.
how was the israelite religion different than surrounding religions
the israelite religion was monotheistic which meant they only believed in one god, while the other religions were polytheistic, they believed in multiple gods/goddesses
3 characteristics of carthaginian civilization
1) they had a navy which dominated the western mediterranean for centuries
2) they traded goods
3) they build buildings such as government offices and a wall surrounding the area.
2 fundamental aspects of confucianism
for confucius the family was the fundamental component of society. it emphasized social engagement and everyone is in relationship to each other.
what were the dominant characteristics of the steppe nomads
Considered pastoralism as the most important thing
very good horsemanship
very good military tactics
what was at the heart of phoenician power and spread throughout the mediterranean?
Phoenicia had a lot of sea power as they were along the coast. Phoenicians were the major naval and trading power of the region.
how was the persian empire organized for administration?
darius divided the empire into about 20 provinces, each under the supervision of a persian governor
way stations were built to receive important official correspondence
why was greece a natural place for the development of the polis?
The polis was most efficient if it was small. Greek geography helped keep communities small. Covered with mountains, it provided many natural barriers that isolated neighboring communities.
after the death of alexander his empire divided into three sections what are the name of those sections?
seleucid
antigonid
ptolemies
relationship between greek military structure and development of democracy
the people demanded political rights as the price for their support in the military. “if people are going to die for their country the more they should have a vote or say”
