History Flashcards
When was writing developed?
Depending on the demands of trade, faith, and government, writing was developed in different places. In
Mesopotamia in the 4th millennium BCE.
Devine Origins of Writing?
The Sumerians believed the god Enlil developed writing. The Assyrians believed it to be Nabu, the scribe of the Gods.
Why did Socrates poison himself?
Charged with “refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state” and corrupting the youth of Athens. Socrates was found guilty by a jury of his peers. His behavior during the trial led the jurors to convict him of death by state poisoning.
The last words of Socrates?
“Crito, we owe a cock to Asclepius. Please dont forget to pay the debt.”
What happened to the Romans?
In 395 CE Honorius and Arcadius the sons of Emperor Theodosius, divided the empire in two which affected trade, revenues from taxes, and the pool of men for military. Then in 429 the Vandals began a 10 year siege of North Africa, the breadbasket of Rome and then in 461, Emperor Majorian was murdered before the siege of N. Africa and everything fell apart.
Who invented gun powder?
Gunpowder was invited invented in China in the ninth century CE. It spread along the Silk Road in the 13th century which made its way to Europe.
Where is the cradle of Civilization?
Debatably the Fertile Crescent ( ancient Middle East, centered on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers) around 3500 BCE. But also in other locations like Mesoamerica, the Indus River valley in Modern-day Pakistan or the Yellow River in China.
Where was the Bubonic Plague from?
It seems most likely that the medieval outbreak of the Bubonic plague came from somewhere in Central Asia and spread outward. We know that it was the result of close interaction of humans and domestic animals, and we know that it has been more virulent at some times than others. We also know that it is still with us, and that the World Health Organization (WHO) records about 3000 cases a year– so one day it could be coming to a place near you.
Why was the Magna Carta important?
The Magna Carta was signed by King John in 1215. It established the principle that the powers of the stat are limited and that individual citizens have rights that should be protected by law. The concept of human rights has grown to be widely accepted and is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
When was the Printing Press invented?
Gutenberg’s printing press changed the world with incredible speed. Education, law, government, and commerce were all revolutionized by the invention of the printing press. Bools became less expensive and more widely available, new ideas could be circulated far and wide, and literacy became a useful skill for a much broader section of society. Established institutions began to feel threatened and weakened by the changes. Gutenberg had started an information revolution.
What did Columbus do in 1492?
In 1492, Columbus did much more than sail the ocean blue. He did not discover America, which was already populated. What he did do was change our understanding of the globe, bring deadly diseases to the native populations, and alter the balance of power in Europe. Not bad for three ships, a couple of months, and a mistaken landfall.
Who was Thomas Paine?
Thomas Paine was a highly principled and intelligent man. He was able to dissect and critically assess common assumptions about government, religion. and human rights. In doing so, he helped to forment two revolutions, one that reshaped the Old World and another shaped the New World. His writings are still engaging, controversial, and relevant today.
What started World War I?
The causes of World War I have long been the source of academic debate. They can be defined in terms of the great forces of history, such as imperialism. militarism, and nationalism, or the ambitions and actions of individuals such as Kaiser Wilhelm II and Gavrilo Princip. In the end, however, you might agree with Britain’s Queen Mary when she said: “For such a stupid reason, too.”
Who was the world’s dictator of the 20th century?
Hitler Stalin, or Mao could be considered the worst dictator of the 20th century. In part, who you choose depends on the criteria you employ, but the secretive nature of single-party states also means that there is little agreement about the numbers of deaths for which they were responsible.
Why was an atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
The reasons for the dropping of an atomic weapon on Hiroshima in 1945 will never be settled because so much depends on the reading of intentions and motivations. It can be interpreted as an unnecessary act of inhumanity based on a cold political calculation. It can be equally be interpreted as a brave act of leadership that swiftly concluded World War II and prevented the immediate outbreak of new hostilities between the victorious allies.
