Semester Review

1. List the causes of the Neolithic Revolution and the results of the

Neolithic Revolution. • Development of a stable food supply• Establishment of permanent settlements• Development of writing systems and religions• =• Results of the Neolithic Revolution

2. List the three characteristics of river valleys.

• Fertile Soil

• Fresh water

• Warm climates

3. Using the map, label the four River Valleys and give a brief description.

• A. Nile River Valley-Mummies and Pharaohs

• B. Mesopotamia-Tigris and Euphrates

• C. Indus River Valley-India

• D. Yellow River Valley-China

4. Explain the relationship between the Neolithic Revolution and the

development of civilizations. • Neolithic Revolution was at turning point in

history because it gave people alternatives to hunting and gathering so that civilizations may arise.

Unit 2: Classical Civilizations and Religions

What conclusions can be made about the map above?

•Civilizations started around River Valleys

Buddhism

• Self-denial

• Meditation

• Four Noble Truths

• Nirvana

2. How did geography influence the following Civilizations: Greece and India

• The rugged mountainous geography of Greece and India developed separate, independent city states.

3. List the achievements in the following civilizations: Greece, Rome, India

• Greece-Math and Science

• Rome- Twelve Tables, extensive road systems, concrete, spread of Christianity

• India-Gupta Empire-Hindu traditions, fine poems, and drama, advancement in Math,Science, and Medicine

4. Briefly describe the following people:

• Archimedes-Greece-Math• Pythagoras-Greece-Geometry• Eratosthenes-Greece-Science

• Copernicus-Renaissance-Earth around the sun

5. Explain the significance of the triangle.

Caste System-People stayed in the social class they were born into.

6. Explain how the above buildings exhibit advanced building technique.

Advanced building techniques existed in ancient times.

Unit 3: Trade Routes & Tang/Song China

1. What were the 3 trade kingdoms of West Africa?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

2. What were the 2 main items that were traded in West Africa?

• Gold

• Salt

3. Identify the importance of Timbuktu to West Africa.

•Was known as a great center of learning and trade

4. What were some of the accomplishments of Tang and Song China?

• Gunpowder

• Magnetic compass

5. What government practice did the Tang Dynasty reintroduce? What is it?

• Civil Service exams-tests to see if you qualify to do a job despite where you came from or where you were born

6. What practice was occurred in Song China what dealt with women?

• Foot Binding• Illustrated a desire to limit female mobility• Limited the ability to walk• Seen by many as a sign of beauty

7. Define “Golden Age” and what other empires are similar to Tang & Song China with this?

• Golden Age-time of advancement of arts and science

• Similar empires- Age of Pericles in Athens, Gupta Empire

8. How are the Silk Road and West African (Gold & Salt) Trade routes similar?

• Ideas were exchanged as people interacted

Unit 4: Byzantine Empire, Islam, & Feudalism

1. What was a unifying force in the Byzantine Empire?

2. What discoveries were made during the Golden Age of Islam?

• Tolerance of other religions Major discoveries in math and science

3. Describe the characteristics of the feudal society in medieval Europe.

• Exchange of land for services

4. Explain the fall impact of the fall of the Roman Empire on Western Europe.

• Centralized government disappeared

• Feudalism develops

• Religion is a stabilizing force

5. Explain the impact of Justinian Code on Europe.

• Served as a model for European legal systems

6. What contributed to the end of the medieval period in Europe?

• Crusades because it caused a trade revival and exposure to new technology and learning.

7. How did Constantinople become the center of the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman emperor moved it eastward.

Unit 5: Renaissance and Reformation

1. List the characteristics of Renaissance.

• Classical cultures of Greece and Rome were studied and imitated.

Creativity in the arts was highly encouraged

2. For each artwork, label the artist and form of art.

Creation Of Adam David-best ex. of Humanist art both by Michelangelo

3. List three major impacts the Renaissance had.

• Humanism decreased the power of the Roman Catholic Church

4. List the causes of the Reformation.

• Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church

5. List the Reformers and their conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.

• Martin Luther- Sale of indulgences, bible in the vernacular

• John Calvin- Predestination

6. What book did Martin Luther write and for what purpose?

• 95 Theses to list the problems with the Catholic Church

7. Describe the impact on the Roman Catholic Church due to the

Reformation. • Roman Catholic Church-Decrease in

power

• Europe- Decline in religious unity.