Social Studies Final Exam Flashcards
Maritime
Of or pertaining to the ocean
Commerce
Trade
Causes of mass migration
Environmental changes
Cuneiform
A Sumerian form
Hieroglyphics
A pictographic writing system
Contributions of the Greek Civilization
Olympic Competitions
Contributions of Roman Civilization
An Advanced system of law
River Valley Civilization
Found in China, Egypt, Sumer and South Asia
Reasons for the Fall of Rome
Huge government debt
Results of the Fall of Rome
the LOSS of a dominant central
Animism
A religion that believes that spirits live in both living and nonliving things
Shinto
Believes in the Kami
Confucianism
A philosophical system
Daoism
Encourages individuals
Buddhism
Followers believe (in peace and harmony)
Five Pillars of Faith (Islam)
Allah is good, Muhammed is his prophet, give to the poor, Pray 5 times a day to Mecca, fast during Ramadan, and visit Mecca at least once in your life
Filial Piety
Respect for one’s ancestors
Civil service Exams
Tests
Confucianism