Global 9 Vocabulary-Benchmark 1

letters,speeches,diaries,newspaper articles from the time,artifacts that give a 1st hand story

What was one major impact after the Crusades?

A polytheistic religion founded in India- Belief that people were reborn

Land between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates)

An early religion that believed the world was full of spirits, and forces found in animals.

The introduction of the ___ increased trade in West Africa.

Over production of food which lead to an increase in population

An ancient river civilization known as the fertile cresent

A time period where people began to settle down, and started farming.

One of the oldest monotheistic religions founded in the middle east- leader is Abraham

What is feudalism?

The Christian crusaders were able to bring back many things. What is this an example of?

a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

A system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen.

the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time

Sculptures were made in West Africa to

River in Egypt where early kingdoms settled

___ is the major desert that is located in Northern Africa

Agricultural Revolution; domestication of animals and the development of civilization

The one Great Power that Hinduism teaches

A social science that focuses on knowledge, reality, and existance

Belief in many gods

First written code and set of laws that all were expected to follow

Religious philosophy developed in India; focuses on reincarnation

A Chinese philosophy designed to create natural order and harmony.

Called the old stone age; used stone and bone tools; hunted and gathered food

The study of human activity through finding and analyzing cultural materials.

The belief that after death a person is reborn into a state dependent on their past deeds.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for slavery in West Africa?

A social system used in India that divides people into different groups.

Information created later by someone who did not experience a 1st hand account- textbook

A point in history when a major event takes place- usually beneficial

The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments

Belief in one God

a blend of Greek, Persian, and Indian traditions was called

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 pillars of faith in Islam?

Birth place of democracy

The second longest river in China; the site of early Chinese Civilizations

__ was one of the greatest leaders of Mali; his name means "king of kings"

Urban cities organized in a grid; with well planned fortress and plumbing system

A large temple built by Sumerians

This city was the center of trade, culture, education and Islam in West Africa.

A period of time characterized by hunting and gathering bands, that moved around.

A science that studies money, trade and the exchange of goods.

What form of government is practiced in Medieval Europe?

A branch of science that deals with systems of government.

A Chinese philosophy that focuses on social order, family and respect for your elders.

The Hindu holy book

A form of government lead by an absolute ruler

Rugged land, high mountains, located near waterways

the most flourishing period in the history of a civilization

A group of people traveling through a desert, usually with camels.

___ is the book that Muslim's study as part of their faith.

What was a cause of the Black Death?

Person that moves from place to place in search for food

a system of government open to all the eligible members of a state- elected by representatives.

Ancient writing system use in Engypt

___ is the major river that runs through West Africa?

Ancient Egyptian irrigation tool ( bucket and lever system)

Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to ____.

A way of supplying water to an area of land

Islam was brought to West Africa through ____ trade.

Wedge-shaped writing invented by Sumerians

Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and Indus Valley; developed near rivers for water and fertile soil

A Chinese philosophy based on laws and resulted in extreme punishments

Greek city-state ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves and discouraged art

The study of development, structure and function of human society.