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In which ancient civilization did the invention of the wheel and cuneiform writing occur?
In which ancient civilization did the invention of the wheel and cuneiform writing occur?
What was a key feature of the feudal system in the Medieval Period?
What was a key feature of the feudal system in the Medieval Period?
Which Renaissance phenomenon focused on the revival of classical Greek and Roman culture?
Which Renaissance phenomenon focused on the revival of classical Greek and Roman culture?
What was a significant consequence of the Fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE?
What was a significant consequence of the Fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE?
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In ancient Greece, what was a significant contribution to democracy?
In ancient Greece, what was a significant contribution to democracy?
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What was a key feature of medieval trade and commerce?
What was a key feature of medieval trade and commerce?
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What was a key factor in the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key factor in the Industrial Revolution?
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What was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
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What was a characteristic of the Age of Exploration?
What was a characteristic of the Age of Exploration?
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What was a key innovation of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key innovation of the Industrial Revolution?
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What was a characteristic of the Modern Era?
What was a characteristic of the Modern Era?
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What was a consequence of the World Wars?
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Study Notes
Ancient Civilizations
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Mesopotamia:
- Cradle of civilization (3500 BCE)
- Inventions: wheel, writing (cuneiform), laws (Code of Hammurabi)
- Empires: Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians
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Ancient Egypt:
- Pyramids (Giza, 2580 BCE), mummification, hieroglyphics
- Pharaonic dynasties (Old, Middle, New Kingdoms)
- Contributions: medicine, architecture, mathematics
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Ancient Greece:
- City-states: Athens, Sparta, Corinth
- Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
- Contributions: democracy, theater, Olympics
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Ancient Rome:
- Republic (509 BCE) and Empire (27 BCE)
- Laws: Twelve Tables, Justinian Code
- Contributions: architecture, engineering, Latin language
Medieval Period
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Fall of the Roman Empire:
- 5th century CE, decline and fragmentation
- Rise of barbarian kingdoms, feudalism
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Christianity:
- Spread throughout Europe, monasteries, Crusades
- Papal authority, schisms (East-West)
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Feudalism:
- Social hierarchy: kings, lords, vassals, peasants
- Obligations: military service, loyalty, taxes
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Trade and Commerce:
- Revival of trade routes, emergence of cities
- Guilds, merchant classes, and early capitalism
Renaissance
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Humanism:
- Revival of classical Greek and Roman culture
- Focus on individualism, education, and human potential
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Art and Architecture:
- Renaissance art: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael
- Renaissance architecture: St. Peter's Basilica, Florence Cathedral
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Science and Exploration:
- Revival of scientific inquiry, Copernicus, Galileo
- Age of Exploration, Columbus, Vasco da Gama
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Politics and Religion:
- Rise of nation-states, monarchies, and city-states
- Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, John Calvin
Industrial Revolution
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Causes:
- Agricultural Revolution, population growth
- Scientific discoveries, technological innovations
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Key Innovations:
- Steam engine (James Watt), textile machines
- Factory system, mass production, and division of labor
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Consequences:
- Urbanization, growth of cities, and social changes
- Rise of capitalism, industrialization, and imperialism
Modern Era
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World Wars:
- World War I (1914-1918), rise of nationalism
- World War II (1939-1945), ideologies (fascism, communism)
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Cold War:
- Bipolar world, capitalist and communist blocs
- Proxy wars, nuclear arms race, and détente
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Globalization:
- Rise of international trade, economic integration
- Multinational corporations, global governance
- ** Contemporary Issues**:
- Environmental concerns, climate change
- Human rights, social justice, and global inequality
Ancient Civilizations
- Mesopotamia: cradle of civilization (3500 BCE), invented wheel, writing (cuneiform), and laws (Code of Hammurabi), had empires of Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians
- Ancient Egypt: built pyramids (Giza, 2580 BCE), practiced mummification, and used hieroglyphics, had pharaonic dynasties (Old, Middle, New Kingdoms), contributed to medicine, architecture, and mathematics
- Ancient Greece: had city-states (Athens, Sparta, Corinth), was home to philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), contributed to democracy, theater, and Olympics
Medieval Period
- Fall of the Roman Empire: occurred in 5th century CE, led to decline and fragmentation, rise of barbarian kingdoms, and feudalism
- Christianity: spread throughout Europe, established monasteries, and had Crusades, had papal authority, and schisms (East-West)
- Feudalism: was a social hierarchy of kings, lords, vassals, and peasants, involved obligations of military service, loyalty, and taxes
- Trade and Commerce: saw revival of trade routes, emergence of cities, guilds, merchant classes, and early capitalism
Renaissance
- Humanism: revived classical Greek and Roman culture, focused on individualism, education, and human potential
- Art and Architecture: featured Renaissance art (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael), and Renaissance architecture (St. Peter's Basilica, Florence Cathedral)
- Science and Exploration: saw revival of scientific inquiry, featured Copernicus and Galileo, was marked by Age of Exploration, and explorers like Columbus and Vasco da Gama
- Politics and Religion: saw rise of nation-states, monarchies, and city-states, and Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther and John Calvin
Industrial Revolution
- Causes: were Agricultural Revolution, population growth, scientific discoveries, and technological innovations
- Key Innovations: included steam engine (James Watt), textile machines, factory system, mass production, and division of labor
- Consequences: led to urbanization, growth of cities, and social changes, rise of capitalism, industrialization, and imperialism
Modern Era
- World Wars: included World War I (1914-1918), rise of nationalism, and World War II (1939-1945), ideologies (fascism, communism)
- Cold War: was a bipolar world, with capitalist and communist blocs, proxy wars, nuclear arms race, and détente
- Globalization: is characterized by rise of international trade, economic integration, multinational corporations, and global governance
- Contemporary Issues: include environmental concerns, climate change, human rights, social justice, and global inequality
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Explore the contributions and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, including their inventions, empires, and cultural developments. Test your knowledge of these ancient civilizations!
