World History Overview
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Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing writing, the wheel, and developing city-states? change

  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Babylonians
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Ancient Greeks

What was the main contribution of the Babylonians to ancient civilization?

  • Development of democracy
  • Invention of the wheel
  • Construction of the Pyramids
  • Creation of Hammurabi's Code (correct)

What was the main characteristic of the feudal system in Europe during the Medieval Period?

  • A mercantile economy
  • A parliamentary system
  • A centralized government
  • A system of obligations and dependencies between lords and vassals (correct)

What was the primary goal of the Age of Exploration?

<p>To transfer goods, ideas, and cultures between the Old and New Worlds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the Industrial Revolution on society?

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What is the term used to describe the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies and societies?

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Sumerians

Early Mesopotamian civilization known for inventing writing, the wheel, and developing city-states.

Hammurabi's Code

A set of laws created by the Babylonians, outlining rules and punishments.

Feudalism

A medieval European social system based on obligations between lords and vassals.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major changes from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing.

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Cold War

A period of tension between the US and the Soviet Union.

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Globalization

The increasing connection and interdependence of the world's economies and cultures.

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Study Notes

Ancient Civilizations

  • Mesopotamia:
    • Sumerians (3500 BCE): invented writing (cuneiform), wheel, and developed city-states
    • Babylonians (1800 BCE): developed Hammurabi's Code, a system of laws
  • Ancient Egypt:
    • Pyramids (2600 BCE): monumental tombs for pharaohs
    • Hieroglyphics: writing system used for over 3000 years
  • Ancient Greece:
    • City-states (500 BCE): Athens and Sparta, developed democracy and philosophy
    • Contributions: theater, Olympics, and architectural styles

Medieval Period

  • Fall of the Roman Empire:
    • Barbarian invasions (400 CE): led to the decline of the Western Roman Empire
    • Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire): survived for another 1000 years
  • Feudalism:
    • System of obligations and dependencies between lords and vassals
    • Emerged in Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries

Early Modern Period

  • Renaissance:
    • Revival of classical Greek and Roman culture (14th-17th centuries)
    • Emergence of humanism, art, and science
  • Age of Exploration:
    • European exploration and colonization of the Americas (15th-17th centuries)
    • Led to the transfer of goods, ideas, and cultures between the Old and New Worlds

Modern Period

  • Industrial Revolution:
    • Transition from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing (18th-19th centuries)
    • Had a significant impact on economy, society, and politics
  • World Wars:
    • WWI (1914-1918): global conflict that led to the rise of the United States and the Soviet Union
    • WWII (1939-1945): global conflict that led to the formation of the United Nations and the Cold War

Contemporary Period

  • Cold War:
    • Period of political and ideological tension between the United States and the Soviet Union (1945-1991)
    • Led to the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact
  • Globalization:
    • Increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies and societies (late 20th century onwards)
    • Characterized by the growth of international trade, investment, and cultural exchange

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