APWH Unit 4 Part I Review 2024 PDF

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This document is a review sheet for AP World History Unit 4, focusing on state building in the medieval world. It includes review questions, key terms, and resources. It's designed for high school students preparing for the AP World history exam.

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Unit Four Part I Review State Building in the Medieval World How should I study for AP World tests? Review class notes, readings, and documents This includes your outlines of the textbook chapters Make a thorough study guide using the key terms and question...

Unit Four Part I Review State Building in the Medieval World How should I study for AP World tests? Review class notes, readings, and documents This includes your outlines of the textbook chapters Make a thorough study guide using the key terms and questions below What is the format of the test? 35 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) John Green Videos: Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12 Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11 The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14 The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History #15 The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9 Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18 TedEd Videos: The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville The city of walls: Constantinople - Lars Brownworth Where did Russia come from? - Alex Gendler (Kievan Rus) The five major world religions - John Bellaimey The rise and fall of the medieval Islamic Empire - Petra Sijpesteijn & Birte Kristiansen A day in the life of a teenager in medieval Baghdad - Birte Kristiansen and Petra Sijpesteijn The Silk Road: Connecting the ancient world through trade - Shannon Harris Castelo Khan Academy: The Byzantine Empire l Kievan Rus l The Middle Ages l The Crusades Origins of Islam l Spread of Islam l Golden Age of Islam Key Terms and People: Centralized government Nobles Succession Justinian’s Code Vassals Jizya Hagia Sophia Knights Tolerance Schism Code of Chivalry Caliph/Caliphate Eastern Orthodox Christianity Serfs Network of exchange Roman Catholicism Universal religion Indian Ocean Trade Network Consolidate Qu’ran Monsoons Decentralized government Mosque Globalization Feudalism Five Pillars *You should also know and understand any words that are added to the word wall board in the classroom throughout the unit!* Review Questions: Byzantine Empire 1. Why did the Eastern half of the Roman Empire continue to thrive after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE? Peninsula for protection Close to trade routes Government based off of christianity 2. What was the political structure of the Byzantine Empire? Centralized Gov with an emperor who had total power 3. What was Hagia Sophia, and why did Justinian construct it? Hagia Sophia was a church built Show the power and glory of the Byzantine Empire Worship gods 4. Explain the rule of Justinian. What successes did he have as a ruler, and what are some criticisms of his leadership? Created laws that unified the empire. Built Hagia Sofia Spent lots of money on military 5. Why did the Byzantine Empire have a need to protect itself, and how did the empire do this? From invaders Used strong walls 6. What caused the Schism of 054? What are the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism? - Christianity split into two branches: the Orthodox and the Catholic The main difference was the role of the Pope, who was the leader of the Catholic Church, while the Orthodox Church rejected papal authority. 7. What led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire? Political instability constant wars attacks from groups like the Crusaders and Ottomans. T he empire finally fell in 453 when the Ottomans captured Constantinople. Kievan Rus 8. What influences of the Byzantine Empire were seen in Kievan Rus? - Kievan Rus adopted Byzantine Christianity and culture and modeled their government after the Byzantine system. Western Europe 9. Why did feudalism become the system in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? - After the fall of the Roman Empire, there was no strong central government. Feudalism grew as a way for local lords to protect their land and people in exchange for loyalty and military service. 10. What is manorialism, and how did it provide stability for Western Europe? - Peasants worked on a lord's land in exchange for protection. This ensured that people had food and safety during times of instability. 11. Explain the relationships seen in the medieval Europe feudal pyramid. - The feudal pyramid had the king at the top, followed by lords, knights, and peasants at the bottom. Each level had responsibilities to the one above, like loyalty, service, or protection. 12. Explain the political, social, and economic role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. - The Catholic Church was very powerful and politically influenced kings and governments. Socially, it provided education, charity, and community. Economically, it owned land and wealth, and its monasteries helped manage agriculture and trade. Trade Networks To what extent were the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade networks similar? Spread goods, culture, religion and ideas 1. How was the Indian Ocean trade network impacted by monsoons? More efficient because they were predictable on when you could leave to get to a place and when and were less risky. 2. How is the Silk Road an example of globalization? Connected regions by religion, goods and cultural ideas Islam 13. What is the historical context for the birth and spread of Islam? - Islam started in the 7th century in the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad, the founder, spread the religion based on the belief in one God (Allah). It quickly spread across the Middle East and beyond after his death. 14. What are the main beliefs and practices of Islam? - The Five Pillars of Islam are Faith, Prayer ), 3) Fasting ), 4) Charit ), and 5) Pilgrimage). Muslims follow the Quran, the holy book. 15. Why is Islam considered a universal religion? - Islam is considered universal because it teaches that the message of one God is for all people, no matter their background or culture. 16. Who was Muhammad, and why was he significant? - Muhammad is considered the final prophet in Islam. He is significant because he received God's revelations, which became the Quran, and he founded Islam. 17. What was the source of disagreement among Sunni and Shia Muslims? - Sunnis and Shias disagreed about who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death. Sunnis believed the leader should be chosen by the community, while Shias believed it should be someone from Muhammad's family, specifically his cousin, Ali. 18. How did Islam spread from its place of origin? - Islam spread through military conquests, trade, and missionaries. The first Islamic caliphates expanded rapidly across the Middle East, North Africa, and even into parts of Europe and Asia. The Islamic Caliphates 19. How did the Umayyad Caliphate facilitate cultural exchange? - The Umayyad Caliphate expanded Islam into new areas, including Spain and parts of India, which allowed for the exchange of ideas, technology, and culture between different civilizations. 20. How did the Abbasid Caliphate facilitate cultural exchange? - The Abbasid Caliphate promoted learning and culture, especially in cities like Baghdad, where scholars from different cultures gathered to study science, math, and medicine, leading to a "Golden Age" of knowledge. 21. Why is the Abbasid Caliphate considered the Golden Age of Islam? - The Abbasid Caliphate is called the Golden Age of Islam because it saw great advancements in science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy. It also became a center for trade and cultural exchange. 22. Based on the maps of the caliphates, to where did Islam spread? What influences of Islam are seen in these areas? - Islam spread to areas like Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of India. In these areas, Islam influenced architecture, art, language, and legal systems, as well as the spread of the Arabic language. Islamic Government was patriarchal

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