Quarterly

Question 1

Which gepgraphic feature was at the center of the first four established civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere during the Neolithic Age? Why did early settlers choose to live in this setting?

Answer 1

River valleys/ silt/ irrigation/ transportation

Question 2

Why is the Neolithic period considered a turning point in history?

Answer 2

farming and domesticated animals, rise of civlizations

Question 3

Which aspect of social science would a geographer study in depth in order to understand the development of various cultures throughout history?

Answer 3

location influence on a group

Question 4

What was the Code of Hammurabi? Why is it considered harsh and unfair?

Answer 4

first written law code in Babylon/Mesopotamia; “eye for an eye”

Question 5

How are hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and Sanskrit similar?

Answer 5

writing systems, recorded history of ancient civilization

Question 6

What is polytheism?

Answer 6

existence of more than one gods/spirits

Question 7

Which two world religions believe in reincarnation, karma, and dharma?

Answer 7

Hinduism and Budhism

Question 8

Which three world religions originated in the Middle East are monotheistic and have rules for ethical behavior?

Answer 8

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Question 9

Which religion is associated with the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and suffering is caused by selfish desire?

Answer 9

Budhism

Question 10

Which religion is associated with the Five Pillars of Faith?

Answer 10

Islam (Koran, Mecca, pray 5 times a day)

Question 11

How are the Eightfold Path, Five Pillars of Faith, the Five relationships, and the Code of Hammurabi similar?

Answer 11

set of rules for behavior, creates order

Question 12

Which religion is associated with being God’s chosen people, Diaspora, the Talmud, and the Torah?

Answer 12

Judaism

Question 13

How are Shintoism and Animism similar?

Answer 13

spirits and nature

Question 14

How did Confucianism impact the social structure of ancient China?

Answer 14

Respect, respect elders- filial piety, social order, relationships

Question 15

How are the ancient Egyptian hierarchy, the Hindu Caste system, and the social system of colonial Latin America similar?

Answer 15

Based on birth

Question 16

During which European event did the scientist question traditional beliefs about the universe an use new technologies to prove their theories?

Answer 16

Scientific Revolution

Question 17

What is democracy?

Answer 17

form of gov’t, power is held by citizens through voting on issue and for representatives

Question 18

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed the role of government is to protect natural rights?

Answer 18

John Locke (life/liberty/ property)

Question 19

Which European monarch is associated with the phrase “I am state”?

Answer 19

Louis XIV of France

Question 20

During which time period in European history did European monarchs seek to centralize their political power?

Answer 20

Age of King/Absolutism

Question 21

In Europe, which government system was based on the principle that the leader was granted power by God?

Answer 21

Divine Right/Mandate of Heaven

Question 22

Define empire

Answer 22

Expansion of territory and has one powerful independent authority

Question 23

Why did the French bourgeoisie support the French Revolution against the Old Regime?

Answer 23

resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime

Question 24

Like most political revolutions, why did the French majorit (3rd Estate) support revolution of 1789?

Answer 24

Government failed to meet needs- starving, poor, no vote

Question 25

How were Robespierre and Bonaparte similar?

Answer 25

Franec and French Revolution

Question 26

What happened to the power and size of the bourgeoisie as a result of the French Revolution and Industrial Revolution?

Answer 26

increased

Question 27

What was the main purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

Answer 27

Restore peace and order after Napoleonoic wars; balance of power

Question 28

Which economic system rose to be the most dominate in the world as a result of the Commercial Revolution and the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 28

Capitalism

Question 29

Which European nation has the greatest influence on the development of Latin America in the 1500s and 1600s.

Answer 29

Spain

Question 30

Which two revolutions inspired Simon Bolivar to lead nationalist movements for independence in South America?

Answer 30

American and French Revolutions

Question 31

Which term is most associated with the tension in Eastern Europe, unification of Italy, and unification of Germany?

Answer 31

nationalism

Question 32

According to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, what was the proletariat and what did they predict the proletariat would do?

Answer 32

workers- overthrow the capitalist, take over

Question 33

How are Simon Bolivar, Otto von Bismark, and Giuseppe Mazzini similar?

Answer 33

nationalist movements for unification

Question 34

Why did the Industrial Revolution lead to the growth of New Imperialism and overseas empires in the 1800s?

Answer 34

need for natural resources, markets to sell to, cheap labor

Question 35

Which nation is most associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 35

England

Question 36

How were Europeans able to easily conquer and control lands in Africa and Asia in the 1800s?

Answer 36

superior technology

Question 37

What was the “White Man’s Burden” and what feelings did it reflect?

Answer 37

A racist poem by Kipling- white domination

Question 38

Define subsistence economy

Answer 38

Agricultural based society- grow just enough

Question 39

Why did many economies in African and Asia change from subsistence to the exploration of raw materials in the 1800s?

Answer 39

Imperialism- colonies forced to export and sell

Question 40

Why is the nationalism considered a cause (one of many) of New Imperialism in the 19th century?

Answer 40

political gain