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What are the seven characteristics of a civilization?

  • Decentralized power, nomadic lifestyle, lack of written records, and communal living
  • Focus on agriculture, expansionism, anthropocentrism, and polytheistic belief systems
  • Geographic isolation, monolithic culture, limited trade, and centralized control
  • Social structure, stable food supply, government, religion, culture, technology, and written language (correct)
  • What was one key achievement during the Abbasid golden age?

  • The decline of trade networks
  • Advancements in mathematics, including algebra (correct)
  • The establishment of democracy
  • The introduction of feudalism
  • How did Rome gain and consolidate power?

  • By promoting democracy and civic engagement
  • Through the establishment of trade monopolies in Asia
  • Through military conquests and strategic alliances (correct)
  • By isolating themselves from neighboring territories
  • What led to the rise of feudalism in medieval Europe?

    <p>The need for protection following the fall of centralized power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a caliphate?

    <p>A state under the leadership of an Islamic steward known as a caliph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did the Protestant Reformation change religious practices?

    <p>It promoted the idea of individual interpretation of scriptures and reduction of church authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pax Mongolia?

    <p>An era of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire that facilitated trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is Chichen Itza associated with?

    <p>The Mayan civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Neolithic Revolution

    • The Neolithic Revolution was a significant shift in human history marked by the development of agriculture.

    Seven Characteristics of a Civilization

    • Complex institutions (e.g., government, religion)
    • Advanced technology
    • Advanced cities
    • Specialized workers
    • Record keeping (writing systems)
    • Complex art

    Early River Valley Civilizations

    • Locations of the four early river valley civilizations need to be located and identified.

    Athenian Golden Age

    • Under Pericles, Athens flourished during the golden age.
    • Pericles' contributions to Athens should be outlined.

    Roman Empire Consolidation

    • A summary of how Rome gained and maintained power needs to be written.

    Saint Sebastian and Martyrdom

    • Background on Saint Sebastian and why he was a martyr will need to be investigated.

    Treatment of Christians Over Time

    • A discussion of how the treatment of Christians changed over time during the Roman Empire is needed.
    • A brief account of the factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire ought to be noted.

    Rise of Feudalism

    • The causes of the rise of Feudalism in Europe should be provided.

    Social Hierarchy of Feudalism

    • The most powerful and influential people in the feudal social hierarchy should be identified.

    Catholic Church Role in Medieval Europe

    • An explanation of the role of the Catholic Church in medieval Europe should be included.

    Abrahamic Religions

    • Common elements shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam should be listed.
    • A discussion of the persecution of Christians and Muslims are needed.

    Arab Islamic Empire

    • Explain what happened to the Islamic community after Mohammed's death.
    • What a caliphate is needs to be explained.
    • Include the accomplishments of the Abbasid Golden Age in the summary.

    Crusades

    • The crusades and should be summarized in the notes.

    Trade Between Europe and Asia

    • Review the trends of trade between Europe and Asia following the Crusades.

    Mongol Expansion

    • The factors contributing to the Mongol expansion into Asia and Europe should be documented.
    • How the Mongols increased their power will need to be explained.

    Pax Mongolia

    • Pax Mongolia should be described.

    Tang and Song Dynasties

    • The accomplishments of the Tang and Song Dynasties during their Golden Ages require summarising.

    Black Death

    • Reasons for the spread of the plague are required.
    • An explanation of how feudalism was altered by the black plague should be in the summary notes.

    Renaissance

    • Who preserved Greek and Roman texts?, and how it helped paved the way for the Renaissance
    • Suleiman the Magnificent's methods of gaining and maintaining power are needed.
    • Details on Renaissance architecture and the civilization it was based on will need to be included
    • Explain the practices that were changed due to the Protestant Reformation
    • Note the invention that helped spread the Protestant Reformation

    Scientific Revolution

    • Summary of the scientific revolution, and its key concepts should be included.

    Geocentric vs Heliocentric Theories

    • Explain the differences between geocentric and heliocentric theories.

    Mesoamerican Civilizations

    • Origins of Chichen Itza.
    • Descriptions of Aztec chinampas.
    • Impacts of terrace farming on Inca civilization.
    • Summary of the actions of Cortez and Pizarro towards indigenous leaders.

    Columbian Exchange

    • Explain this important historical exchange.
    • The consequences of the Columbian Exchange should be explained.

    Absolute Monarchies

    • Describe an absolute monarchy.
    • Include a discussion of the benefits of absolute rulers who believe "The king is from God, and law is from the king,".
    • Explain the concept or term linked to absolute belief.

    Enlightenment

    • The main focus of the Enlightenment.
    • Define social contract, checks and balances, and life, liberty, and property.

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    Test your knowledge on critical events in world history, including the Neolithic Revolution, the Athenian Golden Age, and early river valley civilizations. Explore the characteristics of civilizations and the treatment of Christians throughout the Roman Empire. This quiz covers key figures and periods that shaped human society.

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