World History Sem1 Exam Flashcards
7 features of civilization:
governmentcomplex religionjob specializationsocial classesarts + architecturewritingpublic works
What do the first 4 civilizations have in common?
they were all on major rivers
What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?
monotheisticTorahAbrahamOld Testament + 10 Commandments
What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism?
polytheisticVedasBrahmanreincarnationkarma
Define polytheism:
believing in multiple gods
Define monotheism:
believing in one god
Define democracy:
a gov’t for the people by the people
Who invented democracy?
the Athenians
How did the Roman Republic fall?
people were fighting for power
What were some of the accomplishments/achievements of the Romans?
the Colosseumaqueductsbathsweaponslifelike sculptureswater fountainsJulian calendar
What was the Pax Romana?
a period of peace in Rome
What are the basic beliefs of Christianity?
JesusmonotheisticBible + Old & New Testament +10 Commandments
How/why do empires rise?
strong armies + good leadershipeg. Macedonia
How/why do empires fall?
too big
What is feudalism?
social + economic system of the middle ages
What was the manor system?
lordvassalknightserf
What caused the Black Plague?
fleas on rats
What was the role of the church in peoples’ daily lives during the Middle Ages?
people looked to the church for answers/guidance
What caused The Crusades?
Muslims took over Jerusalem+ treated Christians badly