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WH 1st Semester Review
On a separate sheet of paper define each word or give a brief answer to each question.
Paleolithic
Neolithic
Neolithic Revolution
Mesopotamia
What did they call the area of Mesopotamia?
Mesopotamia sat between which two rivers
Cuneiform
Egyptian kingdoms settled on which river?
What were they known for building?
What is monotheism?
What is Polytheism?
What are the Abrahamic religions?
Tell me about Christianity, Judeaism, and Islam and what they have in common
Explain HInduism
Explain Buddhism
Explain Confucianism
What is the Mandate of heaven?
What dynasty does it come from?
What is feudalism?Who was the ruler of Macedonia?
Who was responsible for spreading the Hellenstic culture?
What was the Gupta Empire known for?
What was their major contribution to math?
What is the Qin dynasty known for?
What is legalism?
Who and why was the Great wall built?
What was the Roman Empire known for?
Why was Rome considered a republic?
Who split the Roman empire and moved their capital east?
Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity?
What is the Great Schism?
What is the Hagi Sophia and why was it built?
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Paleolithic — “Old Stone Age”: nomadic hunter-gatherers who used simple stone tools and lived in small bands.
Neolithic — “New Stone Age”: period when people began farming, domesticating animals, making pottery and living in permanent villages.
Neolithic Revolution — the shift from hunting/gathering to agriculture and settled life; led to population growth and complex societies.
Mesopotamia — region in the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; one of the cradles of civilization (Sumer, Akkad, Babylon).
What did they call the area of Mesopotamia? — Often called the Fertile Crescent or the “cradle of civilization.” (Mesopotamia literally means “land between rivers.”)
Mesopotamia sat between which two rivers — the Tigris and the Euphrates.
Cuneiform — one of the earliest writing systems, wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets (developed by the Sumerians).
Egyptian kingdoms settled on which river? — the Nile.
What were they known for building? — pyramids (tombs), large temples, and monumental stone architecture (e.g., the Sphinx).
What is monotheism? — belief in one God.
What is polytheism? — belief in many gods.
What are the Abrahamic religions? — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (religions tracing spiritual ancestry to Abraham).
Tell me about Christianity, Judaism, and Islam and what they have in common —
- Judaism: oldest Abrahamic faith; central texts include the Torah; emphasizes covenant between God and the Israelites, law and practice.
- Christianity: based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ; New Testament is central; teaches salvation through Jesus.
- Islam: founded by Muhammad; Quran is holy book; emphasizes submission to one God (Allah) and the Five Pillars.
Common features: monotheism, belief in prophets, sacred scriptures, moral/ethical laws, origins in the Middle East, and shared figures (e.g., Abraham, Moses).
Explain Hinduism — major religion of India with diverse beliefs; concepts include dharma (duty), karma (action/consequence), samsara (reincarnation) and moksha (liberation). Worship of many gods (e.g., Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva); sacred texts include the Vedas and Upanishads; historically connected with the caste system.
Explain Buddhism — founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). Teaches the Four Noble Truths (life involves suffering; desire causes it; ending desire ends suffering; follow the Eightfold Path). Goal is nirvana (release from rebirth). Emphasizes meditation, ethical conduct; branches include Theravada and Mahayana.
Explain Confucianism — Chinese ethical and social philosophy based on Confucius’ teachings: importance of filial piety, proper relationships, moral leadership, education, and social harmony. Strong influence on government and society.
What is the Mandate of Heaven? — the divine approval believed to grant a ruler the right to govern; loss of the mandate (signaled by disasters or unrest) justified rebellion and replacement.
What dynasty does it come from? — the Mandate of Heaven concept began with the Zhou Dynasty.
What is feudalism? — a social and political system where land is granted by lords to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty; peasants/serfs work the land. (Used in medieval Europe and in earlier Zhou China in a feudal-like form.)
Who was the ruler of Macedonia? — Alexander the Great is the famous ruler of Macedonia (also his father Philip II unified Macedonia).
Who was responsible for spreading the Hellenistic culture? — Alexander the Great (and his successors), through conquest and the founding of Greek-style cities across the Near East.
What was the Gupta Empire known for? — a “golden age” of India (approx. 4th–6th centuries CE) with major advances in arts, literature, science, medicine and mathematics.
What was their major contribution to math? — development and use of the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero; important mathematicians like Aryabhata advanced algebra and astronomy.
What is the Qin dynasty known for? — first imperial dynasty that unified China (221 BCE); standardized writing, weights/measures, law; built beginnings of the Great Wall; Qin Shi Huang’s tomb with the Terracotta Army.
What is legalism? — a Chinese political philosophy that stresses strict laws, centralized authority, and harsh punishments to maintain order; influential in Qin rule.
Who and why was the Great Wall built? — major construction initiated under Qin Shi Huang to defend the northern borders from nomadic invasions (later dynasties extended and rebuilt it); also to control frontier movement and display power.
What was the Roman Empire known for? — law and governance (Roman law), engineering and architecture (roads, aqueducts, amphitheaters), military organization, large territorial empire, Latin language and culture, and later the spread of Christianity.
Why was Rome considered a republic? — before the empire, Rome was governed by elected representatives (consuls, Senate) and citizens voted for magistrates; power was not held by a single monarch.
Who split the Roman empire and moved their capital east? — Diocletian divided the empire administratively into East and West; Constantine later moved the capital to Byzantium (renamed Constantinople).
Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity? — Constantine the Great converted (and issued the Edict of Milan granting religious tolerance).
What is the Great Schism? — the 1054 CE split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church over theological, liturgical, and political disputes (e.g., papal authority, the filioque clause).
What is the Hagia Sophia and why was it built? — Hagia Sophia (in Constantinople) is a monumental church built by Emperor Justinian (completed 537 CE) as the main cathedral of the Byzantine Empire; celebrated for its massive dome and architectural brilliance and intended to showcase imperial and Christian glory.
Neolithic — “New Stone Age”: period when people began farming, domesticating animals, making pottery and living in permanent villages.
Neolithic Revolution — the shift from hunting/gathering to agriculture and settled life; led to population growth and complex societies.
Mesopotamia — region in the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; one of the cradles of civilization (Sumer, Akkad, Babylon).
What did they call the area of Mesopotamia? — Often called the Fertile Crescent or the “cradle of civilization.” (Mesopotamia literally means “land between rivers.”)
Mesopotamia sat between which two rivers — the Tigris and the Euphrates.
Cuneiform — one of the earliest writing systems, wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets (developed by the Sumerians).
Egyptian kingdoms settled on which river? — the Nile.
What were they known for building? — pyramids (tombs), large temples, and monumental stone architecture (e.g., the Sphinx).
What is monotheism? — belief in one God.
What is polytheism? — belief in many gods.
What are the Abrahamic religions? — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (religions tracing spiritual ancestry to Abraham).
Tell me about Christianity, Judaism, and Islam and what they have in common —
- Judaism: oldest Abrahamic faith; central texts include the Torah; emphasizes covenant between God and the Israelites, law and practice.
- Christianity: based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ; New Testament is central; teaches salvation through Jesus.
- Islam: founded by Muhammad; Quran is holy book; emphasizes submission to one God (Allah) and the Five Pillars.
Common features: monotheism, belief in prophets, sacred scriptures, moral/ethical laws, origins in the Middle East, and shared figures (e.g., Abraham, Moses).
Explain Hinduism — major religion of India with diverse beliefs; concepts include dharma (duty), karma (action/consequence), samsara (reincarnation) and moksha (liberation). Worship of many gods (e.g., Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva); sacred texts include the Vedas and Upanishads; historically connected with the caste system.
Explain Buddhism — founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha). Teaches the Four Noble Truths (life involves suffering; desire causes it; ending desire ends suffering; follow the Eightfold Path). Goal is nirvana (release from rebirth). Emphasizes meditation, ethical conduct; branches include Theravada and Mahayana.
Explain Confucianism — Chinese ethical and social philosophy based on Confucius’ teachings: importance of filial piety, proper relationships, moral leadership, education, and social harmony. Strong influence on government and society.
What is the Mandate of Heaven? — the divine approval believed to grant a ruler the right to govern; loss of the mandate (signaled by disasters or unrest) justified rebellion and replacement.
What dynasty does it come from? — the Mandate of Heaven concept began with the Zhou Dynasty.
What is feudalism? — a social and political system where land is granted by lords to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty; peasants/serfs work the land. (Used in medieval Europe and in earlier Zhou China in a feudal-like form.)
Who was the ruler of Macedonia? — Alexander the Great is the famous ruler of Macedonia (also his father Philip II unified Macedonia).
Who was responsible for spreading the Hellenistic culture? — Alexander the Great (and his successors), through conquest and the founding of Greek-style cities across the Near East.
What was the Gupta Empire known for? — a “golden age” of India (approx. 4th–6th centuries CE) with major advances in arts, literature, science, medicine and mathematics.
What was their major contribution to math? — development and use of the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero; important mathematicians like Aryabhata advanced algebra and astronomy.
What is the Qin dynasty known for? — first imperial dynasty that unified China (221 BCE); standardized writing, weights/measures, law; built beginnings of the Great Wall; Qin Shi Huang’s tomb with the Terracotta Army.
What is legalism? — a Chinese political philosophy that stresses strict laws, centralized authority, and harsh punishments to maintain order; influential in Qin rule.
Who and why was the Great Wall built? — major construction initiated under Qin Shi Huang to defend the northern borders from nomadic invasions (later dynasties extended and rebuilt it); also to control frontier movement and display power.
What was the Roman Empire known for? — law and governance (Roman law), engineering and architecture (roads, aqueducts, amphitheaters), military organization, large territorial empire, Latin language and culture, and later the spread of Christianity.
Why was Rome considered a republic? — before the empire, Rome was governed by elected representatives (consuls, Senate) and citizens voted for magistrates; power was not held by a single monarch.
Who split the Roman empire and moved their capital east? — Diocletian divided the empire administratively into East and West; Constantine later moved the capital to Byzantium (renamed Constantinople).
Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity? — Constantine the Great converted (and issued the Edict of Milan granting religious tolerance).
What is the Great Schism? — the 1054 CE split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church over theological, liturgical, and political disputes (e.g., papal authority, the filioque clause).
What is the Hagia Sophia and why was it built? — Hagia Sophia (in Constantinople) is a monumental church built by Emperor Justinian (completed 537 CE) as the main cathedral of the Byzantine Empire; celebrated for its massive dome and architectural brilliance and intended to showcase imperial and Christian glory.
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