Fall FInal Review 2023

Question 1

What are two primary characteristics of the Paleolithic Era?

Answer 1

1) Invention of tools, mastery over fire
2) Development of language

Question 2

What was the major shift that occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

Answer 2

The start of Agriculture

Question 3

What impact did the shift have on the way of human lives?

Answer 3

Household chores became women’s jobs, and people started producing food instead of just gathering it

Question 4

Characteristics that make up a civilization:

Answer 4

Government- Hammurabi’s Code Mesopotamia
Culture- Sumerians in Mesopotamia
Writing- Cuneiform in Mesopotamia
Art- Arches, Columns, Pyramids in Mesopotamia
Religion- Polytheistic religion in Mesopotamia
Social Structure- Hierarchical structure

Question 5

Monarchy

Answer 5

Is a system or form of government, where a kingdom is ruled by kings or queens

Question 6

Theocracy

Answer 6

A form of government in which one person or a group of people rules in the name of a God

Question 7

Direct Democracy

Answer 7

All decisions are voted on by the people

Question 8

Republic

Answer 8

A country where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect

Question 9

Empire

Answer 9

A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

Question 10

What was the famous legal code in Mesopotamia?

Answer 10

Hammurabi’s Code

Question 11

Why was Hammurabi’s Code significant?

Answer 11

It held people accountable for their crimes

Question 12

What type of religion was practiced in Mesopotamia?

Answer 12

Polytheism

Question 13

What type of writing was created in Mesopotamia?

Answer 13

Cuneiform

Question 14

What were ziggurats?

Answer 14

A temple of worship

Question 15

Judaism
Holy Book:
Moral Code of Law:
Place of Worship:
Important People:

Answer 15

The Torah
Halachah
Synagogues
Abraham, David, Isaiah, Moses, Joseph, Joshua

Question 16

Important Characteristics of Judaism:

Answer 16

• Was the 1st monotheistic Religion
  -God will communicate through good deals while punishing the evil
• Most Jews believe that their Messiah hasn’t come yet

Question 17

Christianity
Holy Book:
Moral Code of Law:
Place of Worship:
Important People:

Answer 17

The Bible
The 10 commandments
Church
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, 12 disciples

Question 18

Important Characteristics of Christianity:

Answer 18

-Jesus of Nazareth was considered the Messiah
- Jesus died on the cross
-Jesus was resurrected

Question 19

Islam
Holy book:
Place of worship:
Important People:
Shared traits with Christianity and Judaism:

Answer 19

The Qur’an
Mosque
Muhammad
Monotheism, Worship and love God

Question 20

FIve Pillars of Islam:

Answer 20

1. Shahadah: declaration of faith
2. Salah: Pray 5 times a day
3. Zakat: Give money
4. Sawm: fast during Ramadan
5. Hajj: Travel to Mecca

Question 21

Caliph

Answer 21

The leader of the Muslim Community

Question 22

Sharia

Answer 22

Islam’s legal system (laws)

Question 23

Two major Islamic Caliphates

Answer 23

1. Umayyad Caliphates
2. Abbasid Caliphates

Question 24

What advances in mathematics were made during this time?

Answer 24

The study of astronomy

Question 25

How did the Ottoman Empire stock the elite fighting corps of its army?

Answer 25

With gunpowder and cannons

Question 26

What was the greatest military conquest of the Ottomans?

Answer 26

Ending the Byzantine Empire

Question 27

What is a Minaret?

Answer 27

a tower attached to a mosque that calls people to prayer

Question 28

WHat were two important rivers for the Chinese River Valley Civilization?

Answer 28

The Yellow river, and the Yangtzi river

Question 29

what advances cam out of Ancient China?

Answer 29

Papermaking, printing, Gunpowder, compass

Question 30

The Mandate of Heaven

Answer 30

In Chinese history, the divine approval thought to be the basis of the Royal Authority

Question 31

The Dynastic Cycle

Answer 31

The historical patterns, of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties

Question 32

Filial Piety

Answer 32

Respect shown by children for their parents and elders

Question 33

Silk Making

Answer 33

Important guide of social class, and good for trade

Question 34

The Silk Road

Answer 34

A system of Ancient caravan routes across central Asia, along which traders carried silk and other trade goods

Question 35

Daoism

Answer 35

Idea of Laozi. People should be guided by the universal force called Dao

Question 36

The Great wall of China

Answer 36

Secures China’s economic and cultural development by protecting large sections of the Silk Road. Gaining lots of control

Question 37

Qin Shi Huang

Answer 37

The first Qin Emperor who started the foundation of the wall

Question 38

List 3 characteristics of Confucianism

Answer 38

1. Celebration
2. Leadership
3. Ritual

Question 39

How did Confucianism impact China?

Answer 39

It gave them a way of living but also influenced spiritual beliefs

Question 40

Han Achievements

Answer 40

1. Established the Silk Road
2. Invented paper
3. Spread confucian beliefs

Question 41

Tang Achievements (poetry)

Answer 41

1. Advanced Military
2. Civil service Exams
3. Grand Canal

Question 42

Song Achievements

Answer 42

1. Studied human Anatomy
2. Printer and gunpowder
3. paintings

Question 43

How equal were women to men in Tang/Song China?

Answer 43

not equal at all. Forced foot binding, women’s work was deemed less important to the family’s prosperity and status

Question 44

Five Characteristics of Mongol Empire

Answer 44

1. Genghi’s Khan “universal ruler” Mongol leader
2. Conquered land from China to Poland in less than 50 years
3. Largest unified land empire in history
4. Paper currency
5. Extremely barbaric and had harsh rules for military to follow

Question 45

who was Zheng He?

Answer 45

Led 7 voyages

Question 46

What was Zheng He able to accomplish?

Answer 46

distribute gifts and claimed China’s superiority

Question 47

What was the significance of the Forbidden City?

Answer 47

To symbolize Yonglo’s power and might