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SS Test 10/31 Flashcards

1
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What rivers are in Mesopotamia?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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How was flooding in Mesopotamia characterized?

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Unpredictable, they thought the gods were out to get them.

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What are Sumerian city-states?

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Powerful individual cities that prioritized their own interests over the country as a whole.

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What is a ziggurat?

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A tiered pyramid built in honor of gods.

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How did geographic factors impact Mesopotamia?

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Silt from flooding made the land fertile, but a lack of natural barriers led to invasions.

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What is cuneiform?

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The first written language.

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What was Hammurabi’s Code?

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The first universal code of law, known for its harsh penalties, based on the “eye for an eye” concept.

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Who was Darius

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A persian ruler known for his tolerance of other cultures.

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What were the Royal Roads in Persia?

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A network of 4,000 miles of roads for transporting goods and troops.

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What is a satrap?

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Provincial government. Divided the empire into sections that were ruled by governors loyal to the emperor

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What was the Assyrian attitude towards war?

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They strongly believed in war and victory.

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What innovation did the Hittites bring?

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They were the first to make iron weapons, replacing copper.

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What significant contribution did the Phoenicians make?

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They developed the phonetic alphabet with 22 letters.

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How did the Nile River benefit Egypt?

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It provided annual flooding that watered crops, but could also lead to damage.

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What type of government was a theocracy?

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A government ruled by religious leaders.

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Name two major cities in the Indus River Valley.

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Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.

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What advanced feature did Indus cities have?

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Organized city layouts with plumbing.

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What were monsoon winds?

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Seasonal winds that affected the climate and agriculture of the Indus Valley.

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Describe Confucianism.

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A philosophy based on five key relationships and respect for hierarchy. About passing on knowledge and being/having good role models

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What is the Mandate of Heaven?

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The belief that the emperor’s right to rule is granted by the gods and that he can be overthrown if he rules unjustly.

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What was significant about the Qin Dynasty?

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It unified China but was known for harsh legalism.

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What major invention did the Han Dynasty contribute?

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The invention of paper, which spread education.

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23
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What are the three major river valleys of early civilizations?

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Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Egypt.

24
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Name the eight early civilizations.

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Sumer, Babylon, Persia, Assyria, Hittites, Phoenicians, China, and Indus River Valley.

25
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What are the two major cities of the Indus River Valley?

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Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.

26
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What important technological advancement was found in Indus cities?

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Advanced plumbing and drainage systems.

27
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What type of climate influenced the Indus River Valley civilization?

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Monsoon climate, which caused predictable seasonal flooding.

28
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What does the term “subcontinent” refer to in the context of the Indus River Valley?

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A large landmass that is geographically distinct, surrounded by natural barriers.

29
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What was the religious belief system of the Indus Valley civilization?

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Polytheistic

30
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How did the Nile River benefit Egyptian agriculture?

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It provided predictable annual flooding that deposited nutrient-rich silt.

31
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What was the concept of “Ma’at” in Ancient Egyptian society?

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It represented truth, balance, and order, essential for maintaining cosmic harmony.

32
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Who were the “viziers” in Ancient Egypt?

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High-ranking officials who served as advisors to the Pharaoh and oversaw government operations.

33
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What is “papyrus” and why was it important?

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A plant used to make paper-like material for writing

34
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Describe the Egyptian belief in the afterlife.

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Egyptians believed in an afterlife where one’s heart would be weighed against a feather to determine fate.

35
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What were “sphinxes” and their significance?

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Mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head of a human, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

36
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How did the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt function?

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Pharaoh at the top, followed by nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers.

37
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What was the role of women in Ancient Egyptian society?

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Owned property, initiated divorce, and engage in business

38
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What were the “Book of the Dead” and its significance?

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A collection of spells and texts intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife.

39
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What was the Civil Service Examination System?

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A method of recruiting civil officials based on merit and skill rather than connections.

40
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What were the “Five Studies” tested in the civil service exams?

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  1. Military strategy
  2. Civil law
  3. Revenue and taxation
  4. Agriculture
  5. Geography
41
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How did the civil service examination system reflect the Han Dynasty’s “Golden Age”?

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Promoted stability through a merit-based system, ensuring qualified officials.

42
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What was the significance of the Silk Roads?

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They were trade routes connecting the Mediterranean to East Asia

43
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How did the Silk Road reflect the Han Dynasty’s “Golden Age”?

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Increased trade and government stability promoted economic growth.

44
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Where did silk spread, and why was it valuable?

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Spread to regions like Rome and Greece; it was valued for its rarity and luxury, often likened to gold.

45
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What was the Roman response to the popularity of silk?

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Politicians tried to ban silk due to its expense and perceived immorality.

46
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What evidence supports the Han Dynasty’s “Golden Age” in terms of prosperity and stability?

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The civil service system and secure trade routes promoted economic growth and effective governance.

47
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Bureaucracy

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A body of government officials who are not elected but form an administrative policy making group

48
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Qin Dynasty used ____________

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Legalism

49
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Han Dynasty used __________

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Confucianism

50
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What were 3 key concepts of Persians

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Tolerance, Royal Road system, satraps

51
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Women’s role in Persia

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The king’s eyes and ears, got information from people.

52
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Where is the Fertile crescent

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Mesopotamia

53
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What are the 5 key relationships are confucianism

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  1. Ruler and subject
  2. Father and son
  3. Elder brother and younger brother
  4. Husband and wife
  5. Friend and friend
54
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What are the three river valleys

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Indus River Valley, Mesopotamia, Egypt

55
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What do the peasants do

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Farming

56
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Where is the Indus River Valley

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Northwest India

57
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Describe the Indus River Valley

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Organized grid system, plumbing,

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