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What are the first five commandments?
What are the first five commandments?
Thou shalt have no other gods before Me, not make unto thee any graven image, not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, honor thy father and mother.
What are the commandments 6-10?
What are the commandments 6-10?
Thou shalt not kill, not commit adultery, not steal, not bear false witness against thy neighbor, not covet.
Name a Greek god and its Roman counterpart.
Name a Greek god and its Roman counterpart.
Zeus (Jupiter), Hera (Juno), Ares (Mars), Aphrodite (Venus), Artemis (Diana), Hermes (Mercury).
List the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
List the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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What significant events occurred during the split of the Roman Empire?
What significant events occurred during the split of the Roman Empire?
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What factors contributed to the fall of Rome?
What factors contributed to the fall of Rome?
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What are the key beliefs of Hinduism?
What are the key beliefs of Hinduism?
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What major event did Mohandas Gandhi lead?
What major event did Mohandas Gandhi lead?
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What did Confucius teach?
What did Confucius teach?
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What happened during the period of isolation in Japan?
What happened during the period of isolation in Japan?
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What did the Byzantine Emperor Constantine do in 313 AD?
What did the Byzantine Emperor Constantine do in 313 AD?
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What characterized the Muslim Empire's expansion?
What characterized the Muslim Empire's expansion?
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What did the Kush kingdom do between 2000 BC to 350 AD?
What did the Kush kingdom do between 2000 BC to 350 AD?
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What were the key features of the Songhai civilization in the 1400s?
What were the key features of the Songhai civilization in the 1400s?
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What was Henry the Navigator known for?
What was Henry the Navigator known for?
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Which advanced civilizations were prominent in Mesoamerica?
Which advanced civilizations were prominent in Mesoamerica?
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What ritual did the Aztecs practice?
What ritual did the Aztecs practice?
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What were the three North American mound-building civilizations?
What were the three North American mound-building civilizations?
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What did the Anasazi build?
What did the Anasazi build?
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What was a key event during the Mexican Revolution?
What was a key event during the Mexican Revolution?
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Who explored Canada in the early 17th century?
Who explored Canada in the early 17th century?
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What did the British North America Act do?
What did the British North America Act do?
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Who fought for the liberation of South America in the early 1800s?
Who fought for the liberation of South America in the early 1800s?
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What did King John VI do in response to Napolean's threat?
What did King John VI do in response to Napolean's threat?
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Study Notes
Ten Commandments
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Commandments 1-5 focus on one's relationship with God and family.
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1: No other gods before God.
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2: Do not create graven images.
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3: Do not misuse the name of God.
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4: Keep the Sabbath day holy.
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5: Honor parents for a long life in the promised land.
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Commandments 6-10 address interpersonal conduct.
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6: Do not kill.
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7: Do not commit adultery.
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8: Do not steal.
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9: Do not bear false witness against neighbors.
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10: Do not covet your neighbor's possessions.
Greek and Roman Gods
- Greek mythology includes gods like Zeus, Hera, and Aphrodite.
- Corresponding Roman gods include Jupiter (Zeus), Juno (Hera), and Venus (Aphrodite).
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Notable structures include the Great Pyramids, Hanging Gardens, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus, Mausoleum, Pharos Lighthouse, and Colossus of Rhodes.
Roman Empire Split
- The Roman Republic engaged in the Punic Wars, leading into the Pax Romana era.
- In 286 AD, the Empire divided into Western and Eastern segments.
- The Western Empire fell to Germanic barbarians in 476 AD.
Fall of Rome
- Contributing factors to Rome's decline included taxes, slavery, unemployment, and diseases.
Hinduism and Buddhism
- Hinduism, dating to around 1500 BC, emphasizes Brahman as the ultimate spirit and a caste system.
- Buddhism, founded circa 530 BC, centers around Siddhartha, the "enlightened one."
Age of Imperialism
- British rule established in India by 1858; Queen Victoria became Empress of India in 1877.
- Mohandas Gandhi led a passive resistance movement pre-assassination in 1948, contributing to India's independence.
Confucius and Taoism
- Confucius (551–479 BC) advocated for obedience and respect.
- Taoism, translating to "The Path," emphasizes living in harmony with nature.
Heian Empire and Isolation
- As the Heian government in Japan weakened, Shoguns took power and expelled foreigners.
- Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in 1853 reestablished trade, paving the way for the Meiji Restoration.
Byzantine Empire
- In 313 AD, Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity.
- Justinian's Code expanded rights for all men and significant territorial losses occurred after Basil II’s reign leading to the Crusades.
Muslim Empire
- Muhammad founded Islam in 622 AD, worshipping Allah.
- The Ottoman Empire expanded the Muslim Empire but later faced decline requiring Westernization efforts.
Kingdom of Kush
- Kush thrived along the Nile, mining gold from 2000 BC to 350 AD.
- The Berbers engaged in trade of gold, iron, and salt across the region.
Songhai Empire
- The Songhai dominated Timbuktu in the 1400s.
- The Zanj were known for craftsmanship and trading, while Zimbabweans excelled in stone craftsmanship.
Henry the Navigator
- Established Portuguese colonial rule in Africa during the 1400s.
- Initiated the slave trade between Portugal and the Ashanti.
Mesoamerican Civilizations
- The advanced civilizations included the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs, existing from 1200 BC to 1500 AD.
Aztec Civilization
- Human sacrifice rituals involved pyramid constructions.
- The empire started to decline after Hernan Cortes's conquest of Montezuma in 1519.
North American Mound-Builders
- Three prominent mound-building civilizations: Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippians existed from 1000 BC to 1450 AD.
Anasazi Culture
- Anasazi people built adobe villages on cliff sides from 500 BC to 1200 AD.
Mexican Revolution
- The revolution in 1910 featured Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata fighting for "Land and Liberty" against the federales.
Exploration of Canada
- Early explorers included John Cabot and Samuel de Champlain, focusing on the St. Lawrence River.
- The Hudson's Bay Company's creation in 1670 led to Britain and France's conflict; the maple leaf symbolizes Canada.
British North America Act
- Established the Dominion of Canada; Canadians achieved full independence in 1982.
- Quebec primarily communicates in French.
Liberation of South America
- Key figures like San Martin, O'Higgins, and Bolivar played roles in liberating South America from Spanish rule in the early 1800s.
Napoleon and Brazil
- Napoleon's threat caused King John VI of Portugal to flee to Brazil.
- Dom Pedro granted Brazil independence in 1822, ensuring its sovereignty.
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