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Definition of “cultural diffusion” The spread of culture from one place/region to another
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The Roman Empire was eventually divided into two parts—separated by which directions? West (Roman), East
(Byzantine)
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Which religion became dominant in Europe before the Roman Empire fell? Christianity
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Who made the religion above legal in the Roman Empire? Constantine
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Constantinople was located in which empire? Byzantine Empire
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He eventually became leader of the newly formed Byzantine Empire. Justinian
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The reorganization of Roman laws, decrees, and judges’ decisions published in A.D. 529 is called Justinian’s Code.
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Which of the following was the Aztec capital? Tenochtitlan
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This mountain range is located in South America and was home to a famous empire: Andes
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One of China’s major inventions throughout its history was the… Compass
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Of the four dynasties shown on the timeline, the one that ruled for the shortest time was the YUAN dynasty.
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During which dynasty was China ruled by Mongols? Yuan
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From which direction, generally, did the Mongols enter and take over China? North
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Who generally performed better on Civil Service Exams? Aristocrats
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The religions of Hinduism and Buddhism both developed in this area: India
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The Arabian Peninsula is located at the crossroads of these three continents: Europe, Africa, Asia
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What are benefits that roads brought to the Roman Empire? Trading/traveling and military use
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The Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and Nirvana are associated with which religion? Buddhism
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Why did African kingdoms in West Africa prosper? Gold/Salt trade
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This African leader famously journeyed to Mecca for his pilgrimage, showing off and spending much of his gold.
Mansa Musa
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This mountain range is located in Europe, north of Italy and the Mediterranean Sea: Alps
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Raised channels which carry water over long distances and used throughout the world: aqueducts
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At its height, the Roman Empire enlarged in size to eventually include land in these three continents:
Europe, Africa, Asia
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As the Roman Empire continued to grow, it made its frontiers much harder to defend against outside invaders.
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Millions of people today speak English, which has many words inspired by the dead Roman language known as
Latin
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26. Three holy books of Islam… Koran, Sunnah, Hadith
_ 27. This group of people inspired the traits of the Mayan civilization: Olmecs
_ 28. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located in which part of the world? Middle East/SW Asia
_ 29. Historically, this has been the dominant and most influential country in Asia. China
_ 30. Sunnis versus Shi’as - (Sunnis=regular followers of Islam) (Shi’as=followers who are the direct descendants of Muhammad)
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Most people in the Middle East consider themselves to be part of which religion? Islam
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The Ka’ bah, a sacred shrine for Muslims, is located in this city: Mecca
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The process of carving flat areas into mountainsides for farming is known as… Terraces
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Who founded Christianity in the first century of the Common Era? Jesus Christ
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The empires of Ghana and Mali were on the edge of this major world desert: Sahara
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Area in Central America where the Mayan and Aztec Empires were located: Mesoamerica
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Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to this city, which would soon become the capital of
the Byzantine Empire. Constantinople
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Why was most trade in the Roman Empire conducted by sea, rather than by land? Sea was safer/more efficient
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To navigate across open oceans, the Chinese invented a device based on: magnetism (compass)
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Reincarnation is defined as… (and is part of this religion) Having lives over and over again (Hinduism/Buddhism)
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Monotheism versus polytheism… Mono=worshipping only one god, Poly=worshipping more than one god
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The most successful of the nomads who invaded China, establishing a vast empire, were the: Mongols
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Rice was a major crop in this country’s history: China
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Which part of the economy benefited most from the magnetic compass? Shipping/trading
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The Chinese process of infecting, then (hopefully) curing a person of a disease was known as… inoculation
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What was the purpose of Zheng He’s seven expeditions for the Chinese emperor? Gain tribute/trading partners
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The famous trading city of Constantinople was conveniently located between two bodies of water--one of which
was the... Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
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Locations of Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates Rivers… Nile in Africa, Tigris and Euphrates in the Middle East/SW Asia
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Agriculture’s effects on population growth… causes it to increase
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This man was obsessed with conquering the city of Constantinople for its strategic location: Mehmed II
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A _____________ was a person who took and passed the Civil Service Exam. Scholar-Official
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Aristocrats living in Japan during the Heian Period were expected to adhere to strict rules of social contact and
dress code.
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Know the order of Japanese feudal system:
Emperor --> Shogun --> Diamyo --> Samurai --> Merchants/Artisants/Peasants
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During the Mayan civilization, this device was used by religious leaders to tell the future: Calendar
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When people are hired based on only their talents and skills… Merit System
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This word specifically translates to “ruler” for historical Mongolia and China: Khan
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Chinese philosophy based on respect for the family/authority... Confucianism
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This was one the very first novels created in history and also written by a woman: Tale of Genji
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Which civilization was located farthest north (and occupied some of the same land as the Olmecs)? Aztecs
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Samurai code of Bushido meant what? Loyalty and honor
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In China’s history, in order to obtain a job in ___________, you had to pass the Civil Service Exam. Government
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In the Japanese feudal system, this person was a figurehead, who didn’t really have power. Emperor
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Japan copied much of its cultural traits from… China
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Historically (along with Buddhism) this was/is a popular religion in Japan: Shinto
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A dynasty is defined as… Series of rulers from the same family
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Which physical feature provided a southern boundary to the expansion of Muslim empires in Africa? Sahara
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This explorer from this country was responsible for conquering and ending the Aztec Empire in the 1500s:
Cortes - Spain
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Know the locations of the Gobi Desert, Plateau of Tibet, Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, and the Himalayas…
J = Tigris/Euphrates, Below G=Himalayas, G=Plateau of Tibet, K=Gobi Desert, F=Yellow, Below F, Yangtze
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Know these in order from top to bottom:
A Emperor
B Noble
C Commoner
D Peasant
E Slave
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Why is the Heian period called Japan’s “golden age?” Aristocratic way of life throughout most of the country
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One idea that Confucius taught was that people should
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Merit System definition – Selecting job seekers based on their talents and skills
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This river was essential to the survival of WEST African kingdoms: Niger River
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This building, built in India during the Mughal period, is famous for its art and architecture: Taj Mahal
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Another word for wealthy members of any society or civilization… Aristocrats
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Locations of Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations…
each other. Respect
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General historical locations of Buddhism/Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam…
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A division of jobs and skills in a society is defined as: Labor Specialization
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Which of the following people was NOT leader of a Muslim empire?
A Shah Abbas
B Suleiman the Magnificent
C Mehmed the Conqueror
D Constantine
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After regaining control of China after the Yuan dynasty, this dynasty pursued a policy of isolationism: Ming
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How did the Inca civilization expand? Politely asking groups to join, war if they refused
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How did the Inca civilization communicate over long distances? Messenger system
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Match each civilization with its major crop. Rice=Asia, Corn=Mesoamerica
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Development of civilizations essay question