MT 1 World History

Question 1

people who hunt wild animals and gather wild plants for food

Answer 1

Hunter-Gathers

Question 2

the belief in one god

Answer 2

Monotheism

Question 3

the 12 followers of Jesus, designed to spread his message

Answer 3

Apostles

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-set of ideas, beliefs, and values
-basis for civil service exams

Answer 4

Ideology

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the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

Answer 5

Culture

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a political unit consisting of an independent city and the lands surrounding it

Answer 6

City-States

Question 7

the belief of many gods

Answer 7

Polytheism

Question 8

the Islamic holy book

Answer 8

Qur’an

Question 9

a biological process in which the physical characteristics of wild plants and animals change as a result of human intervention

Answer 9

Domestication

Question 10

a ruler whose power is inherited and unlimited

Answer 10

Absolute-Monarchy

Question 11

-the world’s first civilization
-eastern part of Fertile Crescent
-“land between two rivers”

Answer 11

Mesopotamia

Question 12

a hereditary social class in Hindu society

Answer 12

Caste

Question 13

the spreading or merging of different cultural ideas

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Cultural Diffusion

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settled; to stay in one place

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Sedentary

Question 15

a series of rulers who come from the same family

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Dynasty

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the writing form in Mesopotamia

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Cuneiform

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a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life

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Karma

Question 18

is a highly organized and complex society

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Civilization

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a large political unit in which a number of different lands or people are governed by a single ruler

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Empire

Question 20

-under the rule of Octavian (Augustus) Caesar
-lasted 200 years
-“Roman Peace”

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Pax Romana

Question 21

the ideal state of happiness; Buddhism

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Nirvana

Question 22

the Chinese belief that a ruler’s power stemmed from divine authority; Confucianism

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Mandate of Heaven

Question 23

-created and defended by Athens

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Delian League

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teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
-lived from 503-483 B.C.
-left home to find greater truth
-fig tree

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Buddha

Question 25

-helped popularize Buddhism -most admired emperor in the Mauryan empire

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Ashoka

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Judaism started with him when God visited him

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Abraham

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taught by him -was visited by an angel and was told he was Allah's prophet -followers are called muslims

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Muhammed

Question 28

son of God/messiah -Christians learn about his teachings

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Jesus

Question 29

founded in China by Kongfuzi -his teachings came from heaven

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Confucius

Question 30

describe the difference between a civilization, empire, and a republic.

Answer 30

Civilization: is a highly organized society; they each have their own way of doing certain things Empire: a large political unit that is governed by one ruler Republic: a system of government where people rule through representatives who govern by the law

Question 31

What was the Fertile Crescent?

Answer 31

It is between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. There is plenty of water which is good for crops. It overflows a lot.

Question 32

Which rivers created the world's first great civilizations?

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-Tigris -Euphrates -Nile

Question 33

Describe the different castes in Hinduism.

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the castes are the divisions of society -Brahmin: priests and judges; highest -Kshatriyas: warriors and leaders, second -Vaishyas: merchants, farmers, and traders, third -Shudras: peasants and artisans, fourth -Untouchables: live outside of the caste system; don't touch

Question 34

respect was critical to social order

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Filial Piety

Question 35

To disperse

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Jewish Diaspora

Question 36

a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

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Dharma

Question 37

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Answer 37

-alms giving/Charity -faith -prayer -pilgrimage/Haji -fasting

Question 38

Islamic law based on the Qur'an and Sunnah, provides guidance on all aspects of life

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Shari'ah law

Question 39

benevolence/humanity

Answer 39

Ren

Question 40

a collection of ancient texts that are the foundation of Hinduism

Answer 40

Vedas

Question 41

What do Hindus believe in? What is it?

Answer 41

Reincarnation; the birth, death, and rebirth cycle