Chapter 1-3 (test 9/9) Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is true about the study of the pre-history period?
All history is subject to change.
Theory on populating america based on the discovery of Kennewick man
People may have migrated on boats and canoes instead of the land bridge
What indicated that homosapiens adapted?
Tools and shelters
3 periods of the Stone Age
- Paleolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic
Achievements of the Neolithic period.
Permanent civilizations
Four economic regions
Foraging
Pastorialism
Cereal farming
Root farming
Negative pressures on civilization
Warfare, flooding, disease, etc.
Positive effects on civilizations
Environmental solutions
Social reinvention from warfare
Contributions of Israelites
Jewish religion
How did the Egyptians adapt to their environment
Dykes and irrigation systems
How did the kush interact with the Egypt
Trade and conquer
Shang dynasty political characteristics
Appointed governors, strong army, court of nobles
Mandate of Heaven
Lead a good life in your class, and you will be born into a higher rank in your next life
Achievements of the Zhou dynasty
Ironworks, farming, coinage, chopsticks
How did china slip into warring states
Internal strife and power hungry leaders
Describe social class value
Nobility Peasants Artisans Merchants Slaves
What did Confucianism advocate?
Just rulers and public service
What does ‘the way’ mean in daoism
Obeying the ways of nature
What was the goal of the Celtic Europeans?
Insight fear
What are the three native groups in America
Paleo, Clovis, and mound builders
Mesoamerican societal development
Semi permanent civilizations
Describe the characteristics of Aztec civilizations
Religion based with artistic foundations
From a POLITICAL standpoint, describe Incan civilization
Strong military and stable gov.
Incan economy
Rapid economic expansion
