1. Global History II Review
Thematic Review
Global History II Review

2. Change Neolithic Revolution (11,000 years ago)
First farmers and settlements
Industrial Revolution (Europe s)
Power-driven machinery replaces humans
Urbanization, pollution, standard of living h
Chinese Communist Revolution (1948)
Mao Zedong established a Communist State

3. Turning Points Fall of Constantinople (1453)
End of the Byzantine Empire and emergence of the Ottoman Empire (Muslim Empire)
Voyages of Columbus (1492)
Started European colonization of Americas
French Revolution (1789)
Spread of democratic ideals
Collapse of Communism in the USSR
Ended the Cold War, change in Europe

4. Belief Systems Hinduism (3,000 years old) Buddhism (500s B.C.)
Impact on India, SEA, and the rest of the world
Buddhism (500s B.C.)
Impact on India- spread throughout Asia
Judaism: Monotheistic
Christianity: Monotheistic
Islam: Monotheistic
spread through Middle East and Southeast Asia

5. Geography and Environment
Early River Civilizations (source of life)
Early civilizations grew around rivers
Chinese Influence on Japan
Korea served as a bridge for cultural
Industrialization in Britain
Natural resources, good harbors
Ind. Revolution: Impact on Environment
Created pollution, urbanization

6. Economic Systems Traditional Economy: Subsistence Farming
Manorialism: Feudal Europe based on lands surrounding the manor
Mercantilism: Nations export more than they import- led to imperialism (colonialism)
Capitalism (Market Economy)
Means of production are privately owned
Marxist Socialism (Command Economy)
Communism: state ownership over everything

7. Political Systems Monarchy: King or Queen central power
Autocracy, Divine Right
Feudalism: Decentralized government established based on land ownership
Democracy: people hold the power to rule
Totalitarianism: one-party dictatorship regulates every aspect of citizens’ lives

8. Culture and Intellectual Life
Roman Civilization
Laws, Latin, architecture, engineering
Gupta Golden Age
Mathematics, Medicine, Arts, Architecture
Islamic Golden Age
Mathematics and Science
African Civilizations
Learning and Art developed
Renaissance Europe
Humanism- importance of the individual (secularism)

9. Nationalism German and Italian Unification
India learned ideas of democracy
Devotion to Hindu and Muslim culture
Zionism: Desire for a Jewish homeland
African Independence Movements
1945 after WWII push for freedom from European powers

10. Imperialism British in India (Late 1700s-1900s)
Industry and infrastructure improved while culture of native Indian people suffered
European Powers in Africa (1880s)
Carved up continent into colonies
Japan: Meiji Restoration led to dominance
Imperial Rivalry: competition between European nations leads to World War I

11. Diversity and Interdependence
Byzantine Empire
Blended many diverse cultures (preserved)
Balkans
Religious and ethnic diversity (led to conflict)
Global Economy
1900s nations depend on trade (Imperialism)
Environmental Issues
Environmental decisions effect everyone

12. Justice and Human Rights
Code of Hammurabi (1800 B.C.)
First major written code of laws
English Bill of Rights
Limited power of the monarchy (basic rights)
Irish Potato Famine
At least 1 million Irish died (migration)
Tiananmen Square
Students demanded freedom/ killed by state

13. Movement of People and Goods
Muslim Influences on Africa
Traders spread religion and culture
Silk Road: Trade between China and the Mediterranean world linked cultures
Crusades: Late 1000s to 1200s
Christians and Muslims fought over Palestine
Created a great deal of cultural diffusion
Modern Communications: Internet/Satellite

14. Science and Technology
Neolithic Revolution
Knowledge to farm, domesticate animals
Invention of the Printing Press
Allows for the spread of ideas
Computer Revolution
Society is dependent on digitized information
Space Explorations

15. Conflict
Religious Conflicts: Began in ancient times and still exist today in places like Northern Ireland, India, and the Middle East
Political Revolutions: Violent revs as people sought freedom and democracy
World War I: First modernized, fully industrialized war
The Cold War (1945)
Global competition between USA and USSR

16. Modern Global Connections and Interactions
Global Environmental Cooperation
Nations are increasingly interdependent
Global Migrations
Africa, Asia, and LA to Europe and America
Move to improve economic conditions
International Terrorism
Modern technology and transportation allow violent groups to express frustrations
The United Nations
Created after WWII as a place to seek peaceful solutions to global problems and conflicts