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Which key term refers to the divine right of kings to rule as mandated by a higher power?
Which key term refers to the divine right of kings to rule as mandated by a higher power?
- Pax Romana
- Silk Road
- Absolutism
- Mandate of Heaven (correct)
What was a significant consequence of the Bubonic Plague on European society?
What was a significant consequence of the Bubonic Plague on European society?
- Widespread socioeconomic disruption (correct)
- Increased population growth
- Lowered labor costs
- The establishment of a new monarchy
Which of the following religions traces its roots back to the teachings of Jesus Christ?
Which of the following religions traces its roots back to the teachings of Jesus Christ?
- Christianity (correct)
- Buddhism
- Judaism
- Islam
What was one effect of the Crusades on Europe?
What was one effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Which ancient civilization is known for developing a set of laws that are one of the earliest known legal codes?
Which ancient civilization is known for developing a set of laws that are one of the earliest known legal codes?
Which individual is known for leading the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Which individual is known for leading the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
What characterized the political structure of Ancient Rome during its Republic phase?
What characterized the political structure of Ancient Rome during its Republic phase?
Which concept refers to the hierarchical social and economic system that existed in medieval Europe?
Which concept refers to the hierarchical social and economic system that existed in medieval Europe?
What was a key theme of the Renaissance period?
What was a key theme of the Renaissance period?
What major trade network connected the East and West, facilitating cultural, economic, and technological exchanges?
What major trade network connected the East and West, facilitating cultural, economic, and technological exchanges?
Flashcards
Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
The transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agriculture, marked by the domestication of plants and animals, leading to increased food production and population density.
Artifacts
Artifacts
Objects created and used by humans, providing insights into past cultures and societies.
Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
The belief that the Chinese emperor's rule is divinely ordained, granting him the right to govern and ensuring stability.
Code of Hammurabi
Code of Hammurabi
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Pax Romana
Pax Romana
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Absolutism
Absolutism
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Serf
Serf
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Magna Carta
Magna Carta
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Lord
Lord
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Feudalism
Feudalism
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Study Notes
Key Individuals/Terms
- Neolithic Revolution
- Artifacts
- Mandate of Heaven
- Code of Hammurabi
- Alexander the Great
- Pax Romana
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Silk Road
- Pope Urban II
- Hernan Cortez
- Francisco Pizarro
- Divine Right
- Louis XIV
- Absolutism
- Serf
- Magna Carta
Early Civilizations
- Know basic information about the first civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Yellow River) including religion, locations, etc.
Major World Religions
- Know the basic information about the five major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism)
- Be familiar with their similarities and differences, basic tenets and spread, and social influence.
Ancient Greece and Rome
- Understand the political structures of ancient Greece and Rome and the types of governments they had.
- Understand the effects of Rome's expansion on society and economics.
Bubonic Plague
- Know the causes and effects of the Bubonic Plague (Black Death) on Europe's population, economics and labor systems.
Roman Empire Split
- Understand the causes and effects of the split of the Roman Empire (Western Roman Empire and Byzantine Empires).
Renaissance
- Know what the Renaissance was, key figures, major values/themes, and its impact on the world.
Early African Kingdoms
- Know about the major Early African Kingdoms and their societies, economics, trade patterns, religions, etc.
Feudalism
- Understand the concept of European and Japanese Feudalism/Manor System, structures, and how they operated.
Columbian Exchange
- Understand the Columbian Exchange, and how it impacted Europe and the Americas.
European Exploration
- Know the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization, including who was involved and where.
Crusades
- Know what the Crusades were, their causes, and effects on the development of Europe and the Holy Land.
Absolutism
- Understand the concept of Absolutism and be prepared to provide examples from class.
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