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Global 9 Midterm

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What were the causes of the Neolithic Revolution? climate change and growing crops
What were the effects of the Neolithic Revolution? Permanent settlements, new social class and technology
What are some features of early civilizations? central governments, system of writing, cities with roads, art, jobs, social classes
Describe the Egyptian civilization in the Nile River Valley. fertile land hieroglyphics pyramids civilized communities
Describe the Mesopotamian civilization in the Tigris River Valley. fertile land irrigation early laws (Code of Hammurabi)
Describe the Indus civilization in the India River Valley large, cities,
Describe the yellow river civilization in China fertile land, agriculture, coined money, bronze work, dynasties
Important Facts about Greece Athens (democratic) and Sparta (military) polytheistic Alexander the Great islands and mountains coliseums Golden Age - philosophy, art
Important Facts about Rome Pax Roma- golden age/peace Colosseum- massive structure strong army republic 12 Tables- first written Roman law Mediterranean Sea
Important Facts about Maurya India peninsula Buddhism trade, roads, taxed agriculture
Important Facts about Gupta India's Golden Age Government- local self-government with strong central Medicine- vaccines, hospitals, surgeries math, astronomy, art
Important Facts about Qin empire China Qin Shi Huangdi terracotta army Great Wall Government- Legalism (authoritarian bureaucracy)
Important Facts about Han empire China's Golden Age Civil Service exam Confucianism trade network roads silk
What is the sacred text of Hinduism? Vedas
What re the beliefs of Hinduism? reincarnation- rebirth karma- actions affect afterlife dharma- religious duties caste- social groups
What is the sacred text of Buddhism? Tripitaka
What are the 4 Noble Truths in Buddhism? All life is suffering Suffering is caused by desire To eliminate suffering let go of cravings Follow the Noble Eightfold Path to overcome desire
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism? Nirvana (union with universe and release from cycle of rebirth)
What concepts of Hindu to Buddhists accept? karma, rebirth (reincarnation) and liberation (Nirvana)
What is the sacred text of Christianity? Bible
What are the major beliefs of Christianity? Trinity (father, son, Holy Spirit) one God Jesus - second coming 10 Commandments
What is the sacred text of Judaism? 5 Books of Torah
What are the major beliefs of Judaism? monotheistic coming of a Messiah God's law was told to Moses
Describe Confucian beliefs. a guide to live a good, peaceful life- treat others well, respect family, know your role, use manners, improve (education), and be a leader
Describe Legalist beliefs. focuses on order, strict rules and centralized power people are naturally selfish, rewards and punishment, strict laws, merit
What do the 10 Commandments, Eightfold Path and Five Pillars of faith all have in common? provide a guide for living
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