World History Overview Quiz

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.