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Which technological development was most crucial in enabling early humans to transition from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agricultural communities?

  • The invention of the wheel for more efficient transportation.
  • The development of irrigation systems for crop cultivation. (correct)
  • The creation of metal tools for hunting larger game.
  • The mastery of fire for cooking and protection.

What was a significant consequence of the surplus food production that resulted from the Neolithic Revolution?

  • A decline in population due to poor nutrition.
  • The disappearance of hunter-gatherer societies.
  • An increased reliance on nomadic lifestyles.
  • The development of specialized labor and social hierarchies. (correct)

How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of legal systems in ancient civilizations?

  • By establishing the concept of separation of powers.
  • By introducing the idea of innocent until proven guilty.
  • By advocating for equality and social justice for all citizens.
  • By codifying laws and punishments, making them more consistent and predictable. (correct)

What was a major difference between the political structures of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire?

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How did the fall of the Western Roman Empire impact Europe?

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What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

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In what way did the Islamic Golden Age contribute to the preservation of classical knowledge?

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Which of the following factors motivated European powers to begin exploring new trade routes to Asia in the 15th century?

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What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

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How did Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses challenge the authority of the Catholic Church?

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What was the main principle established by the Peace of Westphalia (1648)?

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How did Enlightenment thinkers influence the American and French Revolutions?

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Which of the following was a major consequence of the French Revolution?

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What was a key factor that enabled the Industrial Revolution to begin in Britain?

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What motivated European powers to engage in imperialism in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

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What event triggered the start of World War I?

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What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

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Which of the following factors contributed to the outbreak of World War II?

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What was the primary focus of conflict during the Cold War?

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What are the major characteristics that define the Post-Cold War Era?

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Flashcards

World History

Study of past events, people, societies, and civilizations on a global scale.

Prehistoric Period

Period from human emergence to the invention of writing, divided into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic.

Neolithic Revolution

Development of agriculture leading to settled communities and surplus food.

Ancient Civilizations

Civilizations that arose in river valleys, like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China.

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Sumerians

Developed cuneiform writing, irrigation, and ziggurats in Mesopotamia.

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Code of Hammurabi

One of the earliest known legal codes, from Babylon.

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Ancient Egypt

Characterized by pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphic writing.

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Indus Valley Civilization

Flourished in modern Pakistan and northwest India, known for urban planning.

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Ancient Greece

Contributed philosophy, democracy, and arts. Shaped Western thought.

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The Roman Empire

Built a vast empire with advanced engineering, law, and military organization.

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The Middle Ages

Period from the 5th to 15th century, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

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Feudalism

Dominant social and political system in medieval Europe.

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The Crusades

Series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

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The Renaissance

Marked a transition from the Middle Ages, characterized by renewed interest in classical art and learning.

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Age of Exploration

Europeans sought new trade routes, leading to voyages that connected different parts of the world.

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Columbian Exchange

Transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World.

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The Reformation

Religious movement challenging the Catholic Church, leading to new Protestant denominations.

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The Enlightenment

Emphasized reason, individualism, and human rights, inspiring revolutions.

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Industrial Revolution

Mechanization of production, development of factories, and urbanization, beginning in Britain.

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World War I

Global conflict between the Central Powers and the Allied Powers (1914-1918).

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