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What significant development is associated with the Neolithic or New Stone Age?

  • Use of fire for protection
  • Creation of complex religions
  • Discovery of farming (correct)
  • Rise of hunter-gatherer societies
  • Which of the following statements is true about Homo Sapiens?

  • They originated only in East Africa.
  • They lived primarily in large social groups of over 100.
  • They have been identified as the oldest human bones found. (correct)
  • They were the first human species to discover fire.
  • What was a key feature of the civilizations that emerged around 5,000 BC?

  • Absence of large buildings or cities
  • Lack of organized religious practices
  • Sole reliance on hunting and gathering
  • Job specialization and social hierarchy (correct)
  • What adaptation is believed to have contributed to the growth of early human brains?

    <p>Cooking food using fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is part of the period known as the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age?

    <p>Use of stone tools for hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of animism?

    <p>Belief in spirits within nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the control one has over oneself?

    <p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Brahmins in the caste system?

    <p>Priests and leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demography study?

    <p>Population changes in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system describes unelected officials assisting the government?

    <p>Bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which caste did Buddha belong to before he renounced his privileged life?

    <p>Kshatriyas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an individual fulfill to potentially move up a caste after death?

    <p>Fulfill their dharma and accumulate good karma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term totalitarianism?

    <p>Complete government control over society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does propaganda typically function in society?

    <p>To manipulate beliefs with partial truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant psychological experience did Buddha have at the age of 17-18?

    <p>He saw suffering for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a monarchy?

    <p>Rule by an elected parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the core teachings encapsulated in the 4 Noble Truths?

    <p>Suffering must be ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does syncretic beliefs refer to?

    <p>The integrating of different belief systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of the bubonic plague on the European population?

    <p>The decline of feudalism due to labor shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were buboes indicative of during the outbreak of the bubonic plague?

    <p>Swollen lymph nodes associated with the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often did outbreaks of the bubonic plague occur throughout the 200 years?

    <p>Every 40-50 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was wrongfully blamed for the bubonic plague by the Christians at the time?

    <p>The Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a likely factor that exacerbated the spread of the plague in Italy?

    <p>Proximity of people living close together in trade cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the elite in Ghana to convert to Islam?

    <p>Access to better trade deals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the Bantu people in Sub-Saharan Africa?

    <p>They spoke a language that is a root for many others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the camel in the context of West African trade?

    <p>It was used for carrying heavy loads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic resource was a major driver of trade in West Africa?

    <p>Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Mansa Musa play in the spread of Islam?

    <p>He brought back scholars after his pilgrimage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following listed is NOT a reason for isolation in Africa?

    <p>High mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between the Delhi Sultanate and Hinduism?

    <p>There was animosity and forced conversions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Swahili Coast's trade during the Islamic period?

    <p>It had a mixture of Arabic and Bantu culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of Ibn Battuta's travels?

    <p>He documented the spread of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Great Zimbabwe?

    <p>A site with stone buildings and unknown history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Muslim influence in Sub-Saharan Africa is accurate?

    <p>Muslims contributed to trade and agricultural advancements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor for increased Muslim presence in East Africa?

    <p>Wealth from trade in rare commodities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of Islam on the spice trade in South Asia?

    <p>Muslims gained control of the spice trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event in Christianity occurred in 300 AD?

    <p>Christianity was legalized by Constantine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

    <p>To retake the Holy Land from Islamic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which church hierarchy is correct?

    <p>Pope, Bishop, Priest, Monk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

    <p>It emerged due to tensions with the Papacy in Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader initiated the unification of the Mongol tribes?

    <p>Genghis Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the Crusades for European society?

    <p>Increased trade and cultural exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the permanent result of Genghis Khan's invasions?

    <p>The formation of the largest contiguous empire in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was King John's major conflict with the Pope regarding?

    <p>The selection of the next bishop of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

    <p>It limited the powers of the king and established rights for nobles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the relationship between Judaism and Christianity?

    <p>Christianity is an extension of Judaism with differing beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effectively marked the start of the Byzantine Empire's decline?

    <p>Constant attacks from neighboring Muslim territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates the concept of canon law?

    <p>Church rules emphasizing moral behavior for Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle is Joan of Arc associated with during the Hundred Years' War?

    <p>Siege of Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the byproducts of the Viking invasions in Europe?

    <p>The establishment of trade routes across Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Information

    • Compiled from various historical documents and texts.
    • Covers a broad range of topics including religions, societies, and historical events.
    • Focuses on factual information as opposed to specific opinions or individual perspectives.

    Ancient Human Record

    • Evolution is a theory, not a fact.
    • First primates (ancestors) existed 6 million years ago.
    • Adaptations such as walking upright and opposable thumbs occurred around 2 million years ago.
    • Fire use for warmth, protection, and food occurred around 2 million years ago.
    • Homo sapiens (humans) first appeared around 250,000 years ago in East Africa.
    • Hunters and gatherers, lived in small groups (around 30 people).
    • Neolithic period (New Stone Age) saw the development of farming around 10,000 years ago.

    Ancient Civilizations

    • Invention of tools and technologies.
    • Development of complex religions.
    • Social hierarchies developed.
    • Important trade routes formed (early examples of globalization).

    South Asia

    • Shared ideas about Hinduism.
    • Origin of Hinduism, includes the Vedas and Upanishads.
    • Vedas (written around 600 BC) are collections of hymns, prayers, and poems about gods and ancient people.

    • Upanishads (written 800-400 BC) explain how to live and believe in the universal spirit.

    Buddhism

    • Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), a Kshatriya (warrior).
    • Focused on understanding suffering and achieving enlightenment, through following the Eightfold Path.
    • Two main branches: Theravada and Mahayana

    East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)

    • Chinese influence on surrounding areas.
    • Development of important philosophies and religions (Confucianism, Daoism).
    • Dynastic cycles in China.
    • Technological advancements (e.g., papermaking, gunpowder).
    • Spread of Buddhism in East Asia.
    • Development of civilizations like the Han, Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties.

    Islam

    • Originated in the Arabian Peninsula.
    • Founded by Muhammad (622 AD).
    • Focus on the one God, Allah.
    • Pillars of Islam (faith, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage).
    • Spread across North Africa, the Middle East, and eventually across Asia.

    Medieval Europe

    • Fall of the Western Roman Empire.
    • Rise of Germanic kingdoms.
    • Rise of Christianity and the development of the Catholic Church.
    • Development of Feudalism.
    • The Crusades.
    • The Magna Carta.
    • The Hundred Years' War.

    Mongols

    • Originated in Central Asia.
    • Founded by Genghis Khan.
    • Large-scale conquests across Eurasia.
    • Pax Mongolica (Mongol Peace): period of relative peace and stability along trade routes.
    • Spread of culture and technology across Eurasia.

    General historical periods

    • Periods are often interconnected.
    • Events in one region frequently influenced developments in other parts of the world.
    • The movement of people and ideas created cultural exchange and advancements.

    Important Historical Figures

    • Muhammad: Founder of Islam.
    • Genghis Khan: Founder of the Mongol Empire.
    • Mansa Musa: Ruler of Mali Empire, famous for religious pilgrimage and wealth.

    Historical Concepts

    • Animism
    • Syncretism
    • Globalization
    • Diversity
    • Cultural Exchange
    • Expansion/Contraction
    • Urbanization

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