1 st Semester Test Review

1. Characteristics of Mesopotamia and Egypt U. River valleys, mild climates, fertile soil

2. Effects of Neolithic Revolution FF. Food surplus, permanent settlements

3. Similarities of India, Israel, and Rome D. Development of major world religion

4. Developments of Tang and Song Dynasties * S. Conquest of Korea, glazed pottery, paper currency

5. Contributions of Rome L. Concrete, arches, domes, republican government

6. Effect of Mongols in Russia AA. Russia gained control of important sea ports

7. Twelve Tables F. People are subject to written law

8. Effect of the Crusades B. New ideas and products go to Europe

9. Catholic Church C. Europe’s largest landowner, Source of learning in Europe

10. Oligarchy N. Rule by a select few

11. Impact of Ottoman Empire on trade E. Forced Europeans to find cheaper ocean route to India

12. Manorial system Q. Large estates that met the needs of service and protection

13. Contributions of Islam A. Lanteen sail, algebra, written numerals, preservation of ancient Greece and Rome

14. Effect of the Hundred Years War H. European monarchs increase their power

15. Ming Dynasty in China M. Developed ceramics, silk and sponsored global trade voyages

16. Theocracy K. Ruler is a religious leader

17. Art during the Renaissance P. Used perspective and realism

18. Fall of Rome G. Decline in learning, increase in fear and chaos

19. Intellectual impact of Renaissance W. New architecture, plays in vernacular, heliocentric theory

20. Beliefs of Hinduism R. Karma, Reincarnation, Duty to society

21. Impact of Reformation Z. New Churches formed and literacy spread

22. Effects of the Black Death T. Labor shortages, Freedom from serfdom

23. Political impact of the Reformation CC. Protestant rulers assumed control of the church and their lands

24. Islam EE. Used conquest to spread to N. Africa, Europe, and Asia

25. Feudal system in Europe X. King, Nobles, Knights, peasants

26. Silk Road and Gold Salt Trade GG. Overcame geographic barriers to spread wealth and ideas

27. Monotheistic Religions I. Judaism, Islam, Christianity

28. Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai HH. Developed contacts with the Islamic world

29. Mansa Musa II. Ruler of Mali, wealthy from Gold-Salt trade

30. Characteristics of a limited monarchy J. Inherits position, 2 nd to legislature

31. Aztec and Incan government JJ. Centralized power in one ruler

32. Beliefs of Buddhism O. Eightfold path, Four Noble Truths, Desire causes suffering

33. Contributions of Greece Y. First democracy

34. Ottoman Empire BB. Dominated trade between Asia and Europe until 1600

35. Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs KK. Developed cultural achievements prior to the Europeans

36. Effect of the Great Schism DD. Weakened power and prestige of the Catholic Church

37. Achievements of the Mayas LL. Corn, human sacrifice, study of astronomy, calendar