World History Flashcards
lines on the globe used to measure degrees north and south of the equator. Written as 90N or 90S
Latitude
lines on the globe used to measure degrees east and west of the Prime Meridian. Written 180E or 180W
Longitude
line that is considered Longitude 0 degrees and runs through Greenwich, United Kingdom
Prime Meridian
measures half of the globe (for example the Northern and Southern)
Hemispheres
any of the 24 longitudinal zones that divides the earth and determines how standard time is used
Time zones
north to south imaginary line at 180 degrees opposite the Prime Meridian where each calendar day begins
International Date Line
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica
Continents
historical documents and records that reveal what was happening at a specific time period. they can be something grandiose like the Declaration of Independence, or small like a journal entry, letter, or song from a specific time period
Primary Source Documents
ruled by a king and/or a queen
Monarchy
a form of democracy where representatives represent the people in important decision making
Representative Democracy
ideology of governing a nation in which the leader of the “Republic” is elected by the people and is not hereditary based
Republicanism
a form of government in which a dictator has total control over the lives of its people (ex. Hitler, Stalin)
Totalitarianism
1792-1750 BCE, was the 6th king of the Amorite First Dynasty of Babylon, best known for his famous law code which served as the model for others including the Mosaic Law of the Bible. He was the first ruler to successfully govern all of Mesopotamia, without revolt, following his initial conquest
King Hammurabai
ruled from 605-562 BCE in the area around the Tigris-Euphrates basin, a warrior-king often described as the greatest military leader of the Neo-Babylonian empire. His leadership saw numerous military successes and the construction of building works such as the famous Ishtar Gate.
Nebuchadnezzar
1279-1213 BC, was the greatest pharaoh of the 19th dynasty and one of the most important leaders of ancient Egypt. Known for his exploits at the Battle of Kadesh, his architectural legacy, and for bringing Egypt into its golden age. He was also the subject of a heroic sculpture.
Ramses II
1479-1458 BC, 5th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, after Sobekneferu. She was considered one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs; she brought great wealth and artistry to her land. She sponsored one of Egypt’s most successful trading expeditions, bringing back gold, ebony, and incense from a place called Punt (near modern-day Eritrea, a country in Africa)
Hatshepsut
established 2866-1799, father of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Abraham
14th/15th century, led the Exodus of the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea, after which they based themselves at Mount Sinai, where he received the 10 Commandments. After 40 years of wandering in the desert, he died on Mount Nebo at the age of 120, within sight of the Promised land.
Moses
1000 BC, was the second and greatest king of Israel, writer of Psalms; slayed Goliath, and expanded Israel into a large kingdom centered in Jerusalem
David
flourished 8th century BCE in Jerusalem; prophet after whom the biblical Book of ____ (his name) is named, he was a significant contributor to Jewish and Christian traditions
Isaiah
4BC-29AD, first century Jewish preacher and religious leader, “Messiah” for Christians
Jesus of Nazareth
spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. His epistles (letters) have had enormous influence on Christian theology, especially on the relationship between God the Father and Jesus, and on the mystical human relationship with the divine.
Paul the Apostle
722-479 BCE, Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. He established lasting codes of behavior. the four tenets are Rites and Rituals, the Five Relations, Rectification of Names, and Ren.
Confucius
6th century Chinese Philosopher of harmony with nature (“yin” and “yang”), the author of the Laozi later retitled the Tao-Te-Chi translated as “the way of virtue” or “the classic of the way and virtue”
Lao-Tzu