Quarterly Flashcards
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?
River valleys/ silt/ irrigation/ transportation
Why is the Neolithic period considered a turning point in history?
farming and domesticated animals, rise of civlizations
Which aspect of social science would a geographer study in depth in order to understand the development of various cultures throughout history?
location influence on a group
What was the Code of Hammurabi? Why is it considered harsh and unfair?
first written law code in Babylon/Mesopotamia; “eye for an eye”
How are hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and Sanskrit similar?
writing systems, recorded history of ancient civilization
What is polytheism?
existence of more than one gods/spirits
Which two world religions believe in reincarnation, karma, and dharma?
Hinduism and Budhism
Which three world religions originated in the Middle East are monotheistic and have rules for ethical behavior?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Which religion is associated with the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and suffering is caused by selfish desire?
Budhism
Which religion is associated with the Five Pillars of Faith?
Islam (Koran, Mecca, pray 5 times a day)
How are the Eightfold Path, Five Pillars of Faith, the Five relationships, and the Code of Hammurabi similar?
set of rules for behavior, creates order
Which religion is associated with being God’s chosen people, Diaspora, the Talmud, and the Torah?
Judaism
How are Shintoism and Animism similar?
spirits and nature
How did Confucianism impact the social structure of ancient China?
Respect, respect elders- filial piety, social order, relationships
How are the ancient Egyptian hierarchy, the Hindu Caste system, and the social system of colonial Latin America similar?
Based on birth
During which European event did the scientist question traditional beliefs about the universe an use new technologies to prove their theories?
Scientific Revolution
What is democracy?
form of gov’t, power is held by citizens through voting on issue and for representatives
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed the role of government is to protect natural rights?
John Locke (life/liberty/ property)
Which European monarch is associated with the phrase “I am state”?
Louis XIV of France
During which time period in European history did European monarchs seek to centralize their political power?
Age of King/Absolutism
In Europe, which government system was based on the principle that the leader was granted power by God?
Divine Right/Mandate of Heaven
Define empire
Expansion of territory and has one powerful independent authority
Why did the French bourgeoisie support the French Revolution against the Old Regime?
resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
Like most political revolutions, why did the French majorit (3rd Estate) support revolution of 1789?
Government failed to meet needs- starving, poor, no vote
How were Robespierre and Bonaparte similar?
Franec and French Revolution
What happened to the power and size of the bourgeoisie as a result of the French Revolution and Industrial Revolution?
increased
What was the main purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
Restore peace and order after Napoleonoic wars; balance of power
Which economic system rose to be the most dominate in the world as a result of the Commercial Revolution and the Industrial Revolution?
Capitalism
Which European nation has the greatest influence on the development of Latin America in the 1500s and 1600s.
Spain
Which two revolutions inspired Simon Bolivar to lead nationalist movements for independence in South America?
American and French Revolutions
Which term is most associated with the tension in Eastern Europe, unification of Italy, and unification of Germany?
nationalism
According to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, what was the proletariat and what did they predict the proletariat would do?
workers- overthrow the capitalist, take over
How are Simon Bolivar, Otto von Bismark, and Giuseppe Mazzini similar?
nationalist movements for unification
Why did the Industrial Revolution lead to the growth of New Imperialism and overseas empires in the 1800s?
need for natural resources, markets to sell to, cheap labor
Which nation is most associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?
England
How were Europeans able to easily conquer and control lands in Africa and Asia in the 1800s?
superior technology
What was the “White Man’s Burden” and what feelings did it reflect?
A racist poem by Kipling- white domination
Define subsistence economy
Agricultural based society- grow just enough
Why did many economies in African and Asia change from subsistence to the exploration of raw materials in the 1800s?
Imperialism- colonies forced to export and sell
Why is the nationalism considered a cause (one of many) of New Imperialism in the 19th century?
political gain
