World History Fall Semester ACP Review Packet

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "World History Fall Semester ACP Review Packet"

Transcription

1 World History Fall Semester ACP Review Packet This is a list of all the topics that you learned during the fall semester. These are not questions. They are topics that you need to know for the ACP. Directions: read through this list and highlight any words that are in bold. You must know all of these topics for the ACP. Contents Identify the characteristics of the following political systems: theocracy, absolute monarchy, democracy, republic, oligarchy, limited monarchy... 3 Identify the characteristics of civilization... 5 Identify important changes in human life cause by the Neolithic Revolution... 7 Describe the major political, religious/philosophical, and cultural influences of Persia, India, China, Israel, Greece, and Rome, including the development of monotheism, Judaism, and Christianity... 9 Compare the factors that led to the collapse of Rome and Han China (PREAP ONLY) Explain the development of democratic-republican government from its beginnings in the Judeo-Christian legal tradition and classical Greece and Rome Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens in civic participation throughout history Identify the influence of ideas regarding the right to a "trial by a jury of your peers" and the concepts of "innocent until proven guilty" and "equality before the law" that originated from the Judeo-Christian legal tradition and in Greece and Rome Summarize the fundamental ideas and institutions of Western civilizations that originated in Greece and Rome Describe the historical origins, central ideas, and spread of major religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and the development of monotheism Identify the impact of political and legal ideas contained in the following documents: Hammurabi's Code, the Jewish Ten Commandments, Justinian's Code of Laws, Magna Carta Identify major causes and describe the major effects of the spread of Christianity, the decline of Rome and the formation of medieval Europe; the development of Islamic caliphates and their impact on Asia, Africa, and Europe; the Mongol invasions and their impact on Europe, China, India, and Southwest Asia Explain how the Crusades, the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Great Schism contributed to the end of medieval Europe Summarize the major political, economic, and cultural developments in Tang and Song China and their impact on Eastern Asia Analyze how the Silk Road and the African gold-salt trade facilitated the spread of ideas and trade Analyze and compare geographic distributions and patterns in world history shown on maps, graphs, charts, and models Analyze the influence of human and physical geographic factors on major events in world history, including the development of river valley civilizations, trade in the Indian Ocean Describe the changing roles of women, children, and families during major eras of world history

2 Analyze examples of how art, architecture, literature, music, and drama reflect the history of the cultures in which they are produced Identify the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in river valley civilizations, classical Greece and Rome, classical India, and the Islamic caliphates between 700 and 1200 and in China from the Tang to Ming dynasties

3 Identify the characteristics of the following political systems: theocracy, absolute monarchy, democracy, republic, oligarchy, limited monarchy Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Last, answer the paragraph prompt in the space provided. Type of Government Characteristics Origin Location Theocracy Absolute monarchy Democracy Republic Oligarchy Limited Monarchy How is an absolute monarchy different from a limited monarchy? How is a democracy different from a republic? 1. What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government? a. The existence of many political parties b. A government under the control of a religious leader c. A written constitution based on the rule of law d. Direct elections for governmental decisions 2. A primary characteristic of a monarchy is the presence of government a. That is elected by the citizens b. That has elected representatives chosen by the citizens c. A hereditary leader who doesn t share power with anyone d. A religious leader as well as a political leader 3

4 3. Sparta and Athens were both city-states in Greece. Which of the following correctly identifies their government systems? a. Democracy and oligarchy b. Democracy and absolute monarchy c. Republic and democracy d. Both were oligarchies 4. The primary characteristic of a democratic form of government is the presence of a government a. Ruled by one political party b. Lacking in citizenship participation c. With decisions made by the people d. By a hereditary monarch 5. The primary characteristic of an indirect democracy (republic) is the presence of a government a. Ruled by one political party b. Lacking in citizenship participation c. Controlled by elected representatives d. Controlled by a hereditary monarch Which of the government systems do you think is best, and why? 4

5 Identify the characteristics of civilization Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following chart. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Last, answer the paragraph prompt in the space provided. Characteristics of a Civilization What is specialization of labor? What are some examples of complex institutions? What is a record-keeping system? 5

6 6. What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government? a. The existence of many political parties b. A government under the control of a religious leader c. A written constitution based on the rule of law d. Direct elections for governmental decisions How would you describe each of the characteristics of a civilization (meaning, what are the characteristics of a civilization and give an example of each one)? 6

7 Identify important changes in human life cause by the Neolithic Revolution Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Last, create an illustration that shows how humans got their food both BEFORE and AFTER the Neolithic Revolution. Paleolithic Where do I live? Where and how do I get my food? Do I have neighbors? Who are they? Neolithic The Neolithic Revolution was a shift in World History. What happened? What is the difference between Paleolithic life and Neolithic life? 7. Which was an important effect of the Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution? a. Humans learned to use fire to cook their food b. Humans developed the first religious beliefs c. Humans were able to build permanent settlements d. Humans were able to make goods more efficiently with the use of steam power 8. A major effect of the Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution was a. Assembly-line techniques were introduced in factories b. New inventions encouraged overseas exploration c. The rise of domesticated animals d. Agricultural production increased with the use of artificial fertilizers 9. Why is the Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution often considered a turning point in history? a. Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire b. Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food c. Permanent settlements developed into river valleys d. A single culture came to dominate an ancient society 10. The Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution is associated with which of the following: a. Making tools out of materials including metal b. Making large rock formations like Stonehenge for religious purposes c. An architectural hallmark when people lived in buildings instead of caves d. The rise of agriculture 7

8 11. After the development of farming, one effect could have been a. new hunting grounds b. Preparing for war c. Creating war paint d. A surplus of food 12. Which event in the table represents the development of agriculture? EVENT IMPACT 1 Rise of river valley civilizations 2 Discovery of how to make fire 3 Belief in one God 4 Spread of Christianity a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d Which correctly describes the world population growth after the Neolithic Revolution? a. World population has continued to increase, but not as rapidly as before b. The greatest growth in world population occurred during humankind s hunting and gathering period c. World population has generally decreased d. World population has increased dramatically In the space provided, draw an illustration of human life BEFORE the Neolithic Revolution and AFTER the Neolithic Revolution. BEFORE THE NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION AFTER THE NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION 8

9 Describe the major political, religious/philosophical, and cultural influences of Persia, India, China, Israel, Greece, and Rome, including the development of monotheism, Judaism, and Christianity Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Last, use the map to mark the location of the origin of Judaism and Christianity and explain in the space provided how the two religions are connected. Persia Political Ideas (what kinds of government did this civilization have)? Cultural Ideas (what technology did they develop, what did they value, how was their society organized)? Religious/Philosophical Ideas (what kind of things did they believe in)? India (Maurya) India (Gupta) China Israel Greece Rome How were the political, cultural, and religious ideas of India and China similar? How were they different? 9

10 How were the political, cultural, and religious ideas of Greece and Rome similar? How were they different? 14. Which city-state first introduced democracy, and required free male citizens to participate in their government? a. Babylon b. Athens c. Sparta d. Rome 15. Which of the following became the official religion of Rome? a. Buddhism b. Hinduism c. Islam d. Christianity 16. Which of the following correctly explains the religious beliefs of Romans prior to the adoption of Christianity as the official religion? a. Polytheistic b. Theocratic c. Monarchial d. Judaism 17. Which of the following architectural designs were created by the Romans? a. Arches and domes b. Minarets c. Columns d. Mosaics 18. The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the a. Construction of Harappan cities b. Introduction of Islamic rule c. Spread of Buddhism d. Flourishing of Hindu culture 19. Which of the following is a political development of the Han Dynasty? a. Civil service examinations b. Centralized government and bureaucracy c. The use of Legalism to control the population d. Both A & B 20. The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta and Asoka thrived between 302 BC and 232 BC because of a. The establishment of a bureacracy, improved roads, and the spread of Buddhism b. The establishment of a two party system in the government and the emergence of commerce c. The creation of the caste system d. The change of leadership within the empire 21. Persia s Royal Road and standardized coins helped to a. Discourage far-flung conquering networks b. Strengthen trade and the empire c. Conquer additional territory d. Encourage tourism 10

11 22. How might the caste system influence modern Indian society? a. It creates hereditary social classes b. It promotes social harmony c. It reduces the power of Indian landholders d. It leads to greater mobility in Indian society 23. How did the geography of Greece contribute to the rise of independent city-states? a. Navigable rivers made it easy to unite the Greeks under a single ruler b. Mountains and seas separated Greek centers of population c. Fertile flood plains led to crop surpluses in more than one area d. Neighboring Persia was able to conquer only part of Greece 24. The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the a. Construction of Harappan cities b. Introduction of Islamic rule c. Spread of Buddhism d. Flourishing of Hindu culture 25. Which of the following is not a development from the Gupta Golden Age? a. Value of pi b. Dramas with dancing c. Aqueducts d. Proving the earth was round On the map, mark the location where Judaism and Christianity originated (came from). Then, explain the space provided how the two religions are connected. 11

12 Compare the factors that led to the collapse of Rome and Han China (PREAP ONLY) Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following graph. Causes of the Fall of Rome Shared Factors Causes of the Fall of Han China 12

13 Explain the development of democratic-republican government from its beginnings in the Judeo-Christian legal tradition and classical Greece and Rome Directions: Using your notes, fill in the graph. Where did democracy come from and what are its characteristics? Where did these two governments come from? Where did the republic come from and what are its characteristics? Democratic- Republican Government 13

14 Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens in civic participation throughout history Directions: Answer the multiple-choice question on the scantron in the back of your packet. Then, using your notes, answer the paragraph prompt in the space provided. 26. What inference about ancient Athens can be made from the graph? a. Athens was the most populous city-state of Ancient Greece b. Athenians recruited foreigners to serve in their armies c. Foreigners made up the largest group in ancient Athens d. Most Athenians were barred from voting in elections What is civic participation, and what were the rights and responsibilities of Ancient Greeks and Romans? 14

15 Identify the influence of ideas regarding the right to a "trial by a jury of your peers" and the concepts of "innocent until proven guilty" and "equality before the law" that originated from the Judeo-Christian legal tradition and in Greece and Rome Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. What does this mean? Trial By Jury of Your Peers Innocent Until Proven Guilty Equality Before the Law Where did this idea originate (what civilization)? Give an example of a country that uses this idea today? 27. This style of Greek architecture is copied in many American cities. What conclusion can be drawn from this? a. America was influenced culturally by the Greeks b. The Greeks conquered the United States c. Roman architecture was considered ugly d. Architecture from the Hellenistic Period was destroyed 15

16 Summarize the fundamental ideas and institutions of Western civilizations that originated in Greece and Rome Directions: Using your notes, fill in the table. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Olympics Where did this come from? What is it? Where else do you see it? Democracy Republic Trial by jury of peers Innocent until proven guilty 16

17 Describe the historical origins, central ideas, and spread of major religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and the development of monotheism Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Last, draw a symbol for each of the religions in the table. Buddhism Origin Basic Beliefs Name of God Holy Book Laws Christianity Confucianism Hinduism Islam Judaism 17

18 What is monotheism? Which of the above religions is considered monotheistic? What is polytheism? Which of the above religions is considered polytheistic? What is the difference between a philosophy and a religion? Which of the above is considered a philosophy and not a religion? 28. What is an important duty for followers of Islam? a. Give up all selfish desires b. Fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan c. Give up all wealth d. Refuse to eat beef (cow) 29. Which group of religions is monotheistic? a. Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism b. Judaism, Christianity and Islam c. Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism d. Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity 30. Which religion is correctly paired with its holy book? a. Judaism the Torah b. Christianity the Quran c. Confucianism the New Testament d. Islam the Analects 31. Which of the following is a basic tenet of both Hinduism and Buddhism? a. Shiva b. Polytheism c. Reincarnation d. Rejection of the Caste System Founder Holy Book Laws Abraham Torah Ten Commandments Jesus Christ Bible (New Testament) Ten Commandments Muhammed Quran Five Pillars 18

19 32. Which of the following can be inferred (understood) from the chart? a. Christianity is a polytheistic religion b. Islam was developed in the same geographical area as Judaism c. Christianity and Judaism are similar in their beliefs and laws d. Jesus Christ founded Islam 33. What is Christianity? a. A monotheistic religion founded by Jesus Christ that teaches that his death freed humankind from sin b. A religion founded by Mohandas Gandhi that suggests creating peace by making change c. A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama that emphasizes acceptance d. A Chinese philosophy that says humans will follow the law if they are threatened 34. Which of the following contributions to humanity was made by ancient Israel? a. Cultivation of rice and cotton b. A democratic government c. The first monotheistic religion d. The creation of the first alphabet 35. Which of the following is not a belief of Buddhism? a. Suffering is caused by desire b. Buddhists must accept the Four Noble Truths c. Buddhists must follow the Eightfold Path to reach nirvana d. When Buddhists die, they go to heaven 36. Which of the following is not true about Judaism and Christianity? a. Monotheistic b. Founded in the Middle East c. Belief in Yahweh/God d. All of the above are true 37. Which of the following describes the beliefs of Hinduism? a. A polytheistic religion that believes in karma, reincarnation, and the caste system b. Jesus Christ died for the sins of man c. If you believe in God, you ll go to heaven d. None of the above In the space below, draw a symbol for each of the religions listed: Buddhism Hinduism Christianity Judaism Islam 19

20 Identify the impact of political and legal ideas contained in the following documents: Hammurabi's Code, the Jewish Ten Commandments, Justinian's Code of Laws, Magna Carta Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. Which civilization/empire/country did this law code come from? What are some of the major ideas from this law code? Hammurabi s Code Jewish Ten Commandments Justinian s Code Magna Carta How did this law code impact other civilizations? How would you describe a law code? What was the effect of the Magna Carta? 20

21 38. If a man wishes to put his son out of his house, and declares before the judge: I want to put my son out, then the judge shall examine his reasons. If the son is guilty of no great fault for which he should rightfully be put out, then the father shall not put him out. Law 168 of the Code of Hammurabi This excerpt shows that Hammurabi s Code continues to affect us today in its belief that: a. Disputes within a private family are not the business of judges b. Any crime against the state must be severely punished c. Reasonable conduct in family life is of concern to the state d. Uniform punishments in family matters must be established by the state 39. What impact did the Magna Carta have on the development of contemporary political systems? a. They limited the power of courts in criminal trials b. They showed that the power of the monarch could be limited c. They led to a renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture d. They established the power of the king over Parliament 21

22 Identify major causes and describe the major effects of the spread of Christianity, the decline of Rome and the formation of medieval Europe; the development of Islamic caliphates and their impact on Asia, Africa, and Europe; the Mongol invasions and their impact on Europe, China, India, and Southwest Asia Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following flowchart. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. The Visigoths and the Huns are two groups who... As a result of these invasions, Rome... When Rome fell, people found protection with... This led to the development of... Which religion remained strong and unified Europeans after the fall of Rome? What were the names of the Islamic Caliphates and why did they develop? How was the Golden Age of Greece, India, and the Islamic Caliphates similar? 40. Which factor most contributed to the decline of Rome? a. Over-reliance on troops recruited from non-roman peoples b. The decay of Roman engineering skills c. Changing patterns of trade d. Climate change 22

23 41. Which of the following identifies an important consequence of the rise of the Islamic Caliphates? a. Jews and Christians were expelled from Islamic lands b. Muslim artists excelled in painting scenes of people from the Bible and the Quran c. Muslim scholars made important advances in math and science d. The practice of slavery spread to the Americas 42. Which statement best completes the chart? a. Western European rulers unite to defeat Mongol invaders b. Mongol explorers reach Venice c. Mongol invaders conquer Japan d. Merchants carry on trade across the Pax Mongolia 43. The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all contributed directly toa. Collapse of the Silk Road b. Defeat of the Ottoman Empire c. Division in the Islamic religion d. Rise of the Mongol Empire 23

24 Explain how the Crusades, the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Great Schism contributed to the end of medieval Europe Directions: Using your notes, fill in the following table. Then, answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, answer the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet. What was it? Crusades Black Death Great Schism Hundred Years War How did it damage the systems of feudalism and manorialism (and lead to the end of medieval Europe)? What is medieval Europe? In your opinion, which of the above was the event that most damaged the systems of feudalism and manorialism? 44. Which conclusion is supported by the information in the pictograph? a. The Black Death was the most dangerous disease to ever affect humankind b. The Black Death killed most of the world s existing population in the late 1300s c. Almost 1/3 rd of the population of Western Europe died from the Black Death d. The Black Death affected more than one region of the world 24

25 45. How did the Hundred Years War bring changes to medieval Europe? a. English and French monarchs increased their powers with new methods of warfare b. Europeans turned to the Papacy to restore the peace c. The long conflict led to the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts d. Armed knights frequently defeated common foot soldiers, strengthening the position of the nobility 46. What was a lasting impact of the Crusades? a. The Crusades strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe b. The Crusades introduced new ideas and goods into medieval Europe c. The Crusades brought European influence to Africa d. The Crusades promoted the idea of religious freedom 47. How did the Great Schism help bring an end to the Middle Ages in Western Europe? a. It greatly weakened the power and prestige of the Catholic Church b. It prevented the papacy from being moved from Rome to Avignon, France c. It led directly to a massive grain shortage, causing the starvation of millions of peasants d. It brought large numbers of European peasants under the direct control of the Catholic Church 25

26 Summarize the major political, economic, and cultural developments in Tang and Song China and their impact on Eastern Asia Directions: Using your notes, complete the table. Image What is it? Political/Social/Economic/Cultural? Impact? 26

27 Analyze how the Silk Road and the African gold-salt trade facilitated the spread of ideas and trade Directions: Answer the short answer questions in the space provided. Then, using the map, draw a solid line to represent the Silk Road and a dotted line to represent the gold-salt trade. What was the Silk Road? Where did it begin and end? What items were traded and which cultures interacted along its length? What was the African gold-salt trade? Where did it begin and end? What items were traded and which cultures interacted along its length? 27

28 Analyze and compare geographic distributions and patterns in world history shown on maps, graphs, charts, and models Directions: Answer each of the multiple-choice questions on the scantron in the back of your packet using the map, graph, or chart provided. 48. Which best explains the distribution of the population shown on the map to the right? a. People prefer to live in areas that are hot and dry b. People settle in areas close to bodies of water c. Desert climates attract large concentrations of people d. Population density is greatest in areas of religious significance 28

29 49. The map to the left shows the location of the four earliest known civilizations. What conclusion can be drawn from their locations? a. They were located near major coal and iron resources b. They were located along river valleys with fertile soil c. They were located on the same landmass because communication was easier d. They were located in elevated areas where summers were cooler 29

30 50. map above shows that the Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death - a. Was the worst disease in human history b. Took centuries to spread across Western Europe c. Generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread d. Left most areas of Western Europe untouched 30

31 Analyze the influence of human and physical geographic factors on major events in world history, including the development of river valley civilizations, trade in the Indian Ocean Directions: Using the map below, mark the location of the Indian Ocean 31

32 Describe the changing roles of women, children, and families during major eras of world history Directions: Using your notes, complete the table. Location The world BEFORE the Neolithic Revolution What were women supposed to do? What were children supposed to do? The world AFTER the Neolithic Revolution Ancient Greece (Sparta) Ancient Greece (Athens) Rome Medieval Europe (Nobility) Medieval Europe (Peasants) 32

33 Analyze examples of how art, architecture, literature, music, and drama reflect the history of the cultures in which they are produced Directions: Look at each piece of artwork/literature and explain which civilization/time period it came from using the Word Bank. Words CAN BE repeated. Neolithic Revolution Ancient Egypt Classical Greece Word Bank Classical Rome Tang and Song Islamic Caliphates Renaissance 33

34 34

35 35

36 36

37 Identify the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in river valley civilizations, classical Greece and Rome, classical India, and the Islamic caliphates between 700 and 1200 and in China from the Tang to Ming dynasties Directions: Fill in the table. Technology Where did it come from? What did it do? Plow Wheel Sail Calendar Mummification Bronze Cuneiform Writing Pyramids Papyrus Hieroglyphics Sewer Plumbing Silk Columns Arch Dome Concrete The idea that the Earth is round Modern numbers, zero, decimals Astrolabe 37

38 Algebra Porcelain Movable type Gunpowder Mechanical clock Paper money Magnetic compass Chinese junk 38

Review Unit Packet (page 1-37)

Review Unit Packet (page 1-37) Reading Notes (homework) Review Unit Part 1 (1-9) Review Unit Packet (page 1-37) Questions of the Day, Terms, Objective Questions (in class) Question of the Day 1- How does food get into your home track

More information

Name: Date: Pd: World History Fall Semester Final Review

Name: Date: Pd: World History Fall Semester Final Review Name: Date: Pd: World History Fall Semester Final Review Unit 1: Foundations of Civilization 8000 BC-500 BC 1. What was the Neolithic Revolution? 2. What were effects of the Neolithic Revolution? 3. List

More information

HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Early Man and River Civ Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions

HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Early Man and River Civ Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Early Man and River Civ Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions [Exam ID:29612S 1 Which number on this map represents the region where archaeologists believe the first

More information

Final Exam Study Guide. Name. A map that shows the landscape features of a place such as mountains, rivers, and lakes

Final Exam Study Guide. Name. A map that shows the landscape features of a place such as mountains, rivers, and lakes Final Exam Study Guide Name Key Vocabulary- Definition Vocabulary Word 1. The part of a map that shows the meaning of the symbols map key 2. A map that shows the landscape features of a place such as mountains,

More information

AP WORLD HISTORY Big Ideas

AP WORLD HISTORY Big Ideas AP WORLD HISTORY Big Ideas The purpose of this PowerPoint is for you to review 10 Big Ideas from each of our historical units. (Units 1& 2 are combined together). As you read the top 10 countdown hopefully

More information

Name: Date: Period: UNIT 2 TEST SECTION 1: THE GUPTA EMPIRE IN INDIA

Name: Date: Period: UNIT 2 TEST SECTION 1: THE GUPTA EMPIRE IN INDIA UNIT 2 TEST SECTION 1: THE GUPTA EMPIRE IN INDIA 1. Which of the following geographical features were advantageous to the Gupta Empire? a. the Mediterranean Sea provided an outlet for trade with other

More information

Intermediate World History A: From Prehistory Through the Middle Ages

Intermediate World History A: From Prehistory Through the Middle Ages Intermediate World History A: From Prehistory Through the Middle Ages Course Overview Course Outline Number of Lessons and Scheduling materials COURSE OVERVIEW K¹² Intermediate World History A surveys

More information

LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY DEPARTMENT:WORLD HISTORY

LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY DEPARTMENT:WORLD HISTORY -WH Active Citizenship in 21 st Century Standards: 6.3.12 (A.B.C.D) Unit 1 (9 Blocks) Beginnings of 4 Million BC- 200 BC September The Peopling of The World What do we have in common with the people of

More information

Regents Review. Unit Summaries

Regents Review. Unit Summaries Regents Review Unit Summaries - Primary Sources - examples: - Secondary Sources - examples: - Archaeology - - Anthropologists- - Artifacts - - Cartographer- - Geographer- - Unit One Methods of Social Studies

More information

WORLD HISTORY S1 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

WORLD HISTORY S1 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE NAME: CLASS: WORLD HISTORY S1 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE Exam date: The final exam will cover material from throughout the first semester. The following is a list of notes that we have discussed in class

More information

BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION 1. What significant development occurred during the Neolithic Era? What is the significance of this development?

BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION 1. What significant development occurred during the Neolithic Era? What is the significance of this development? HONORS WORLD HISTORY Name: Period: Midterm/Knowledge Check Study Guide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In order to receive

More information

Indias First Empires. Terms and Names

Indias First Empires. Terms and Names India and China Establish Empires Indias First Empires Terms and Names Mauryan Empire First empire in India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya Asoka Grandson of Chandragupta; leader who brought the Mauryan

More information

The Hemet Unified School District HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Content Standards In the Classroom

The Hemet Unified School District HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Content Standards In the Classroom The Hemet Unified School District HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Content Standards In the Classroom By the end of sixth grade students will: Describe what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical

More information

Global Studies I. Final Exam Review Norman Howard School

Global Studies I. Final Exam Review Norman Howard School Global Studies I Final Exam Review Norman Howard School Geography Draw a globe with lines of latitude: Label the map with the seven continents and four oceans. Draw a globe with lines of longitude: Latitude

More information

World History First Benchmark Assessment

World History First Benchmark Assessment World History First Benchmark Assessment 2015-2016 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 A B C D According to historians, which title best completes

More information

Ancient History Review. How much do you remember from 6th grade?

Ancient History Review. How much do you remember from 6th grade? Ancient History Review How much do you remember from 6th grade? Early Humans Early humans were hunter-gatherers. They relied on animals and plants for food. They moved constantly in search of their food.

More information

common people who create and vote on the laws of the land offices that look out for the general public

common people who create and vote on the laws of the land offices that look out for the general public PSS Social Studies Grade 6 Test 2 SC06SS060203 1. What was the primary language of the Romans, which became the basis for the Romance Languages (as well as much of our English vocabulary)? Greek Italian

More information

New Visions Global History Curriculum 9th Grade Pacing Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3

New Visions Global History Curriculum 9th Grade Pacing Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 September 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Class Norms and Procedures What are our class norms and procedures? Class Norms and Procedures What are our class norms and procedures? 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Eid al-adha

More information

Block 1 Cumulative Test Review

Block 1 Cumulative Test Review Block 1 Cumulative Test Review Part 1: Early Man/Paleo vs. Neo Hunting-Gathering Definition: The activity of gathering or hunting food. Explanation: This is how they started to get food before the Agricultural

More information

Hindu Kush. Himalayas. monsoon. Harappan Civilization. planned city. Lesson Main Ideas. Physical Geography of India. Mountains and Waterways.

Hindu Kush. Himalayas. monsoon. Harappan Civilization. planned city. Lesson Main Ideas. Physical Geography of India. Mountains and Waterways. Grade 6 World History: Ancient Civilizations Chapter 7: Ancient India Lesson 1: Geography and Indian Life Objectives 1. Describe the physical features, including the river systems, that characterized ancient

More information

SOL 4 - World History I. Ancient Persian, India & China

SOL 4 - World History I. Ancient Persian, India & China SOL 4 - World History I Ancient Persian, India & China Zoroastrianism was the main Persian religion, although other religions were tolerated. Persian Empire Built on earlier Central Asian and Mesopotamian

More information

Use the 7 th Grade Reading Review packet provided by your teacher to complete pages 5-7 ½ of your survivor workbook.

Use the 7 th Grade Reading Review packet provided by your teacher to complete pages 5-7 ½ of your survivor workbook. 7 th Grade Review Use the 7 th Grade Reading Review packet provided by your teacher to complete pages 5-7 ½ of your survivor workbook. You decide how to get the information to ALL your tribe mates Remember

More information

Cultures of Persia, India, and china. WH I 4a-e

Cultures of Persia, India, and china. WH I 4a-e Cultures of Persia, India, and china WH I 4a-e Vocabulary Power Imperial Bureaucracy- How Persia governed its empire- Divided empire into provinces each with its own administrator Zoroastrianism- monotheistic

More information

India Notes. The study of Ancient India includes 3 time periods:

India Notes. The study of Ancient India includes 3 time periods: India Notes The Indian Civilization The study of Ancient India includes 3 time periods: Indian Geography The 1 st Indian Civilization began along the River now located in the country of. Many people know

More information

AP World History Mid-Term Exam

AP World History Mid-Term Exam AP World History Mid-Term Exam 1) Why did the original inhabitants of Australia not develop agriculture? 2) Know why metal tools were preferred over stone tools? 3) Know how the earliest civilizations

More information

UNIT TWO In this unit we will analyze Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Indian, and Chinese culture.

UNIT TWO In this unit we will analyze Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Indian, and Chinese culture. UNIT TWO In this unit we will analyze Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Indian, and Chinese culture. UNIT TWO In this unit we will analyze Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Indian, and Chinese culture.

More information

Effect. Summarize impact. Neolithic Revolution = the keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis

Effect. Summarize impact. Neolithic Revolution = the keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis Topic: Early Civilizations EQ: Why was the Neolithic Revolution significant in 1 history? 2 Why do we study the past? Causes of the Neolithic Revolution - Hunter and gathers scattered seeds = Crops grow

More information

United Kingdom. South Africa. Australia Brazil. Vikings. Mexico. Canada India. Greece Rome. Russia. China. Japan. Grade 6

United Kingdom. South Africa. Australia Brazil. Vikings. Mexico. Canada India. Greece Rome. Russia. China. Japan. Grade 6 California Historical and Social Sciences Content Standards--Grade 6 Correlated to Reading Essentials in Social Studies Perfection Learning Corporation Grade 6 6.1 Students describe what is known through

More information

Chapter 9 1. Explain why Islam is considered more than a religion, but rather a way of life?

Chapter 9 1. Explain why Islam is considered more than a religion, but rather a way of life? Chapters 9-18 Study Guide Review Chapter 9 1. Explain why Islam is considered more than a religion, but rather a way of life? The Quran and the Sunnah guide Muslims on how to live their lives. 2. What

More information

HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Rome Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions

HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Rome Test Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions HIST-WHI MVHS Z Saunders Rome Test 17-18 Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions [Exam ID:0BR3GL 1 Which number on this map represents the region where archaeologists believe the first humans appeared?

More information

India s First Empires

India s First Empires CHAPTER 7 Section 1 (pages 189 192) India s First Empires BEFORE YOU READ In the last section, you read about the influence of ancient Rome. In this section, you will read about the Mauryan and Gupta Empires

More information

Opener - According to the text what 3 things should you know by the end of Chapter 1?

Opener - According to the text what 3 things should you know by the end of Chapter 1? LOG ONTO EMAIL TEXTBOOK CLASS WEB PAGE Opener - According to the text what 3 things should you know by the end of Chapter 1? (Hint see the Chapter Opener page) Origins, development, and achievements of

More information

Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - India

Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - India Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - India Standard(s) of Learning: WHI.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the civilization of Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography,

More information

Africa and the Paleolithic Age * Early Metallurgy and Agriculture

Africa and the Paleolithic Age * Early Metallurgy and Agriculture Teacher: L. Suite Co-Teacher: N/A Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 6th Unit Title 1 TN Standard # ACT Standard # (When Applicable) ELA Standard 6.1 Claims and Relevant Information 6.1 Archeological

More information

Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta

Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta After a civilization falls, what impact does it have on history? How do belief systems unite or divide people? Geography Deccan Plateau, dry, sparsely populated Mountains

More information

Alabama Course of Study Social Studies

Alabama Course of Study Social Studies Alabama Course of Study Social Studies Joseph B. Morton State Superintendent of Education ALABAMA DEPARTME T OF EDUCATIO Bulletin 2004, o. 18 EIGHTH GRADE World History to 1500 Students in the eighth grade

More information

Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta

Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta After a civilization falls, what impact does it have on history? How do belief systems unite or divide people? Geography Deccan Plateau, dry, sparsely populated Mountains

More information

Bell Ringer: October 17(14/18), 2016

Bell Ringer: October 17(14/18), 2016 Announcements: 1: Mini-Quiz at the beginning of class: Islamic Caliphates, Gold-Salt Trade, Mongols, and the Silk Road You need: 1: Spiral/blank sheet of paper 2: A copy of the Fall of Rome DBQ Activity

More information

Unit 8: Islamic Civilization

Unit 8: Islamic Civilization Unit 8: Islamic Civilization Standard(s) of Learning: WHI.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 AD by a) Describing the origin, beliefs, traditions,

More information

Describe the geography of each civilization Identify the five characteristics for each civ. Compare and contrast each civ.

Describe the geography of each civilization Identify the five characteristics for each civ. Compare and contrast each civ. Describe the geography of each civilization Identify the five characteristics for each civ. Compare and contrast each civ. The 1 st Civilization on Earth Located between and around the Euphrates and Tigris

More information

Grade Six. Prentice Hall: Ancient Civilizations. Social Studies/Treasures Correlation

Grade Six. Prentice Hall: Ancient Civilizations. Social Studies/Treasures Correlation Grade Six Prentice Hall: Ancient Civilizations Social Studies/Treasures Correlation In the 6th grade curriculum, students learn about those people and events that ushered in the dawn of major Western and

More information

World History Mid-term Exam Review Social Studies Team

World History Mid-term Exam Review Social Studies Team World History Mid-term Exam Review Social Studies Team Scholars that study and write about the historical past are Objects made by humans such as clothing, coins, artwork, and tombstones are called The

More information

Ancient River Valley Civilizations

Ancient River Valley Civilizations Ancient River Valley Civilizations Permanent Settlements During the New Stone Age, permanent settlements appeared in river valleys and around the Fertile Crescent. River valleys provided rich soil for

More information

India s First Empires

India s First Empires Section 1 India s First Empires The Mauryas and the Guptas establish empires, but neither unifies India permanently. 1 India s First Empires The Mauryan Empire Is Established Chandragupta Maurya Seizes

More information

4. THE HAN EMPIRE 200 BC-200 AD

4. THE HAN EMPIRE 200 BC-200 AD 4. THE HAN EMPIRE 200 BC-200 AD CHINA S SYMBOL: THE DRAGON A. Govt & Military 1. Emperor with complete control 2. Military: a. Used the Great Wall to keep invaders out B. Economy 1. Empire linked through

More information

Bell Ringer: September

Bell Ringer: September Announcements: 1: TEST NEXT WEEK Bell Ringer: September (20)21, 2018 Materials: 1: Binder 2: Cornell Notes 3: The Caste System Packet 1. Set up your Cornell notes 2. Across the top of your c-notes, write

More information

World Civilizations Grade 3

World Civilizations Grade 3 World Civilizations Grade 3 Trimester I: Unit I: European Feudalism () Unit II: Islam () Unit III: China and Japan () Unit IV: High Middle Ages () Trimester II: Unit V: Renaissance & Reformation () Unit

More information

Ancient India and China

Ancient India and China Ancient India and China The Subcontinent Huge peninsula Pushes out into the Indian Ocean India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka Himalaya Hindu Kush Eastern and Western Ghats Mountains Rivers

More information

APWH Chapters 4 & 9.notebook September 11, 2015

APWH Chapters 4 & 9.notebook September 11, 2015 Chapters 4 & 9 South Asia The first agricultural civilization in India was located in the Indus River valley. Its two main cities were Mohenjo Daro and Harappa. Its writing, however, has never been deciphered,

More information

Middle East Regional Review

Middle East Regional Review Middle East Regional Review Foundations-600 BCE Paleolithic (Old Stone Age)- to about 10,000 years ago Nomadic, Hunter-Gatherers Adapted to environment- use of fire, developed stone tools Summarize the

More information

World History Grade: 8

World History Grade: 8 World History Grade: 8 SOC 220 World History I No graduation credit 5 days per week; 1 school year Taught in English This is a required course for 8th grade students in the Mexican/U.S. Programs. This

More information

World History First Nine Weeks

World History First Nine Weeks World History First Nine Weeks Multiple hoice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 ccording to historians, which title best completes this diagram? Elements

More information

Medieval Matters: The Middle Age

Medieval Matters: The Middle Age Medieval Matters: The Middle Age 400-1500 The Roman Empire Falls (376) and Western World Ignites DYK - Son of a Gun - Comes from the Medieval Knights view that firearms were evil Byzantine Empire Eastern

More information

Brief overview of Postclassical China: Sui/Tang/Song Dynasties Postclassical China Adventures

Brief overview of Postclassical China: Sui/Tang/Song Dynasties Postclassical China Adventures AGENDA Brief overview of Postclassical China: Sui/Tang/Song Dynasties Postclassical China Adventures Work in class through Friday on this Homework: Keep working on your guided reading packet! Whatever

More information

World History Fall Semester Final Review Answer Key

World History Fall Semester Final Review Answer Key World History Fall Semester Final Review Answer Key Foundations of Civilization 8000BC-500BC: 1. Define the Neolithic Revolution and explain its impact on civilizations. Neolithic Revolution = Transition

More information

World History Unit 3 Contd. Post Classical Asia and Beyond

World History Unit 3 Contd. Post Classical Asia and Beyond World History Unit 3 Contd. Post Classical Asia and Beyond Essential Questions What were the major civilizations of Asia in the post-classical era? What were the effects of the Mongol invasions? What were

More information

WHI SOL Review Packet: Part II

WHI SOL Review Packet: Part II Ancient Rome from 700 B.C. (B.C.E.) to 500 A.D. (C.E.) 120. What geographical features protected Rome and the Italian peninsula? 121. What was Roman Mythology based on? What did it explain? 122. Who were

More information

REGIONAL AND TRANSREGIONAL INTERACTIONS C

REGIONAL AND TRANSREGIONAL INTERACTIONS C Period 3 (Solberg APWH) REGIONAL AND TRANSREGIONAL INTERACTIONS C. 600-1450 TRADE ROUTES GET BIGGER & BETTER! Old trade routes keep on getting more extensive as transportation & tech improve Powerful trading

More information

Topics Covered: (Israelites, monotheism, Judaism, Ten Commandments, Torah, Talmud, Diaspora)

Topics Covered: (Israelites, monotheism, Judaism, Ten Commandments, Torah, Talmud, Diaspora) HWK#3-DUE MONDAY 8-20-12 DIRECTIONS: 1. TAKE CORNELL NOTES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: JUDAISM, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, CONFUCIANISM, DAOISM, LEGALISM 2. MAKE SURE KEY TERMS ARE PUT INTO NOTES-IF YOU DO NOT KNOW

More information

STANDARD 2 PART 2 NOTES

STANDARD 2 PART 2 NOTES STANDARD 2 PART 2 NOTES DAYS 1-7 Empires (Man v. Competition) o How does a city-state become an empire? Take someone else s stuff! Sargon of Akkad first emperor in history (Akkadians in Middle East) Middle

More information

Readings. Assignments

Readings. Assignments Readings Suggested Reading: (If you are serious about doing well in this course, the following texts will greatly help you on your way to a 5!) 1. 6 Edition Documents in World History Book Chapters: 2,

More information

Which is true about the Ganges River?

Which is true about the Ganges River? ROUND 1 Which is true about the Ganges River? 1. The river is ignored by Indian religious rituals. 2. People do not drink the water because it is so polluted. 3. Many people use the river for transportation

More information

Student Name: Advanced Placement World History 10. Seaford High School Mandatory Summer Assignment 2017 Due Date: Wednesday, 9/6/17

Student Name: Advanced Placement World History 10. Seaford High School Mandatory Summer Assignment 2017 Due Date: Wednesday, 9/6/17 Student Name: Advanced Placement World History 10 Seaford High School Mandatory Summer Assignment 2017 Due Date: Wednesday, 9/6/17 TEXTBOOK: Provided by the school. You should still have one from 9 th

More information

Mauryan, Kūshan, &Gupta Empire India

Mauryan, Kūshan, &Gupta Empire India Mauryan, Kūshan, &Gupta Empire India Background Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan) 2 Major Cities: Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro 2 Major Rivers: Indus & Ganges River Seasonal monsoons brought water to crops

More information

Classical Civilizations. World History Honors Unit 2

Classical Civilizations. World History Honors Unit 2 Classical Civilizations World History Honors Unit 2 Unit 2 India China Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Hinduism One of the oldest religions on earth today Probably created by combining traditions from Vedic

More information

Version A SOL Review Quiz 3 SOL 8 - Islamic Civilization SOL 9 - Early Middle Ages SOL 10 - Trade Routes, Japan, and African Kingdoms 1. Feudalism was a system where: feudal lords rented their lands land

More information

Post-Classical East Asia 500 CE-1300 CE

Post-Classical East Asia 500 CE-1300 CE Post-Classical East Asia 500 CE-1300 CE Opening Discussion Question What do you remember about our study of China so far? CHINA AFTER THE HAN DYNASTY The Han Dynasty had collapsed by 220 CE, followed

More information

Social Studies High School TEKS at School Days Texas Renaissance Festival

Social Studies High School TEKS at School Days Texas Renaissance Festival World History 1.d Identify major causes and describe the major effects of the following important turning points in world history from 1450 to 1750: the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the influence of the

More information

Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - China

Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - China Unit 4: Ancient River Valley Civilizations - China Standard(s) of Learning: WHI.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the civilization of Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography,

More information

Ancient India. Section Notes Geography and Early India Origins of Hinduism Origins of Buddhism Indian Empires Indian Achievements

Ancient India. Section Notes Geography and Early India Origins of Hinduism Origins of Buddhism Indian Empires Indian Achievements Ancient India Section Notes Geography and Early India Origins of Hinduism Origins of Buddhism Indian Empires Indian Achievements History Close-up Life in Mohenjo Daro Quick Facts The Varnas Major Beliefs

More information

Part 1: Use each map to answer the multiple choice questions ( / 16) Map A:

Part 1: Use each map to answer the multiple choice questions ( / 16) Map A: SS8 PRACTICE TEST: China, South East Asia, the Mongols and Japan to 1500 1 Part 1: Use each map to answer the multiple choice questions ( / 16) Map A: 1. In which continent would you find the shaded country?

More information

3. Which institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?

3. Which institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe? World History Midterm Review Unit 3A Middle Ages in Europe 1. In Feudal times, how did the Roman Catholic Church and much of society view women? A. They believed women should have the right to vote. B.

More information

Name Review Questions. WHII Voorhees

Name Review Questions. WHII Voorhees WHII Voorhees Name Review Questions WHII.2 Review #1 Name 2 empires of the Eastern hemisphere. Name 3 nations of Western Europe. What empire was located in Africa in 1500? What empire was located in India

More information

World History Unit 1 Lesson 1 Geography, etc

World History Unit 1 Lesson 1 Geography, etc Unit 1 Lesson 1 Geography, etc Cartographers,, or map makers, face two primary problems when drawing maps: 1) showing proper size, & 2) showing accurate shape. The processes, or methods, used by cartographers

More information

Early Civilizations UNIT 1

Early Civilizations UNIT 1 Early Civilizations UNIT 1 Unit 1 - Outline Birth of Civilizations Mesopotamian Civilizations Ancient Egypt Civilizations of Early India Early Chinese Civilization Mediterranean World Birth of Civilizations

More information

CHAPTER 7 EXAM. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

CHAPTER 7 EXAM. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following correctly shows the order of dynasties in China? a. Sui, Song, Tang c. Tang, Song,

More information

Early Civilizations Review

Early Civilizations Review Early Civilizations Review An area with common physical features is called a. region The study of the ways of past cultures through the items they left behind is. archaeology The practice of worshipping

More information

Bell Ringer: September 18(19), 2017

Bell Ringer: September 18(19), 2017 Announcements: 1: Vocabulary due Sept 29 2: 9/22 CAMO DAY! 3: Check your grades! You need: 1: Spiral/blank sheet of paper 2: World Religions Chart 3: World Religions Project template Bell Ringer: September

More information

2. One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were similar was that they.

2. One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were similar was that they. World History Mid-Term Review Unit 3B Middle Ages in Asia and Africa 1. When Ivan III married the niece of the last Byzantine emperor, he openly claimed to make Russia the Third Rome. What title did he

More information

Name: Global 10 Section. Global Review Packet #2. Belief Systems

Name: Global 10 Section. Global Review Packet #2. Belief Systems Name: Global 10 Section Global Review Packet #2 Belief Systems 1 Flashcards! Animism Confucianism Hinduism Buddhism Shintoism Judaism Christianity Islam First religion All over the world spirits in animals

More information

The only cure for suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path, a middle road between a life devoted to pleasure and a life of harsh self-denial.

The only cure for suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path, a middle road between a life devoted to pleasure and a life of harsh self-denial. Chapter 4 Empires of India and China (600 B.C. A.D. 550) In what ways is Hinduism a complex religion? What are the major teachings of the Buddha? How did Buddhism spread beyond India to become a major

More information

What were the major accomplishments of the civilizations of India and China during the Classical Era?

What were the major accomplishments of the civilizations of India and China during the Classical Era? WORD WALL #3: Aryans Emperor Asoka Confucius Hinduism Mauryan Empire Qin Dynasty Reincarnation Gupta Empire Shih Huang-ti Caste System Zhou Dynasty Great Wall of China Buddha Mandate of Heaven Han Dynasty

More information

Be able to locate the following on a map of the ancient world:

Be able to locate the following on a map of the ancient world: Be able to locate the following on a map of the ancient world: Persian Gulf Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Indus River Tigris River Euphrates River India Huang He River Nile River Fertile Crescent Arabian

More information

Ancient Wisdom. Ancient human had achieved a lot before start of civilizations In many places they had discovered:

Ancient Wisdom. Ancient human had achieved a lot before start of civilizations In many places they had discovered: Use of skin Ancient Wisdom Ancient human had achieved a lot before start of civilizations In many places they had discovered: Use of fire Weaving wool, cotton and flax to make cloths Hunting animals and

More information

Honors Global Studies I Syllabus Academic Magnet High School

Honors Global Studies I Syllabus Academic Magnet High School Honors Global Studies I Syllabus Academic Magnet High School COURSE DESIGN: The Honors Global Studies course is designed to be a general survey in a variety of ancient cultures all over the world. It is

More information

Final Exam Review Guide Fall Hathaway WHaG

Final Exam Review Guide Fall Hathaway WHaG Final Exam Review Guide Fall 2015-16 Hathaway WHaG 1. What is the most important square/item in chart, and why is it so important? 2. Why does having strangers (people who are not related to each other)

More information

ANCIENT INDIA. The land and the Climate

ANCIENT INDIA. The land and the Climate ANCIENT INDIA India is located in southern Asia. On a map, India looks like a huge triangle of land pushing into the Indian Ocean. Natural barriers separate India from the rest of Asia. The Bay of Bengal

More information

Crusades, Trade and the Plague. Medieval Europe - Lesson 4

Crusades, Trade and the Plague. Medieval Europe - Lesson 4 Crusades, Trade and the Plague Medieval Europe - Lesson 4 Who issued the call for the Crusades and why? Pope Urban II called for the Crusades to regain the Holy Land and protect the Byzantine Empire. In

More information

1. Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass? A) Chinese B) Persian C) Indian D) Japanese 2.

1. Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass? A) Chinese B) Persian C) Indian D) Japanese 2. 1. Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass? A) Chinese B) Persian C) Indian D) Japanese 2. Which geographic factor directly influenced the early interactions

More information

Unit II: The River Valley Civilizations (3500 B.C.E. 450 B.C.E.)

Unit II: The River Valley Civilizations (3500 B.C.E. 450 B.C.E.) Name Unit II: The River Valley Civilizations (3500 B.C.E. 450 B.C.E.) Big Idea: During the New Stone Age, permanent settlements appeared in the river valleys and around the Fertile Crescent. River Valleys

More information

Use the chart below to take notes on where each group migrated and on the features of its culture. Indo-Europeans

Use the chart below to take notes on where each group migrated and on the features of its culture. Indo-Europeans Name CHAPTER 3 Section 1 (pages 61 65) The Indo-Europeans BEFORE YOU READ In the last chapter, you read about peoples who built civilizations in the great river valleys. In this section, you will learn

More information

Ganado Unified School District (Social Studies/6 th Grade)

Ganado Unified School District (Social Studies/6 th Grade) Ganado Unified School District (Social Studies/6 th Grade) PACING Guide SY 2015-2016 Timeline & 4th Quarter Middle Ages 2 3 Weeks S2 C3 PO6 Describe the trade routes that established the exchange of goods

More information

APWH chapter 12.notebook October 31, 2012

APWH chapter 12.notebook October 31, 2012 Chapter 12 Mongols The Mongols were a pastoral people who lived north of China. They traveled with their herds of animals which provided meat, milk, clothing, and shelter. Typically, they never had any

More information

Dartmouth Middle School

Dartmouth Middle School Dartmouth Middle School 2015-2016 Gr. 7 Social Studies Syllabus Mrs. Snyder Room 405 psnyder@hemetusd.org August 10, 2015 Dear Parents and Guardians and Students, Welcome to the new school year! I hope

More information

Review #9. Reading. A. Caste as Varna: (Bonus if you can remember the Hindu names) B. What are the features of JATI?

Review #9. Reading. A. Caste as Varna: (Bonus if you can remember the Hindu names) B. What are the features of JATI? Reading Review #9 A. Caste as Varna: (Bonus if you can remember the Hindu names) B. What are the features of JATI? C. What are the features of slavery in this period? Bonus: What were some revolts or rebellions

More information

Name Class Date. Ancient China Section 1

Name Class Date. Ancient China Section 1 Name Class Date Ancient China Section 1 MAIN IDEAS 1. China s physical geography made farming possible but travel and communication difficult. 2. Civilization began in China along the Huang He and Chang

More information

THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE POST-CLASSICAL PERIOD (P. 108) 1. What did the end of the classical era and the end of the post-classical era have in common?

THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE POST-CLASSICAL PERIOD (P. 108) 1. What did the end of the classical era and the end of the post-classical era have in common? 600 CE 800 CE Name: Due Date: Unit III: The Postclassical Period, 500-1450: New Faith and New Commerce & Chapter 6 Reading Guide The First Global Civilization: The Rise of Spread of Islam THE CHRONOLOGY

More information

Review Questions 1. What were the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro like?

Review Questions 1. What were the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro like? Focus Question: How have scholars learned about India s first two civilizations, the Indus and the Aryan? As you read this section in your textbook, complete the following chart to sequence important events

More information

Bell Ringer: October 2(3), 2017

Bell Ringer: October 2(3), 2017 Announcements: 1: Bell Ringer worksheets FOR A GRADE! 2: PreAP: POSTER PROJECTS DUE TODAY You need: 1: Spiral/blank sheet of paper 2: Bell Ringer paper 3: Ink-Pair-Share paper 4: Copy of the Mongols class

More information

City States A city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit.

City States A city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit. City States A city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit. Parthenon Great marble temple with beautiful columns, constructed on the hill complex known as the Acropolis.

More information