What are the characteristics of Buddhism and Hinduism?

Karma - what goes around comes around., Reincarnation - people are reborn after they die.

What was the importance of the Norman invasion and the Magna Carta?

Document of rights that spelled out relationships within feudalism

A philosophy where people believe in balance.

What are the characteristics of Islam?

Monotheistic religion, Quran (Koran), 5 Pillars, Pray 5 times a day

Why were the vikings successful in invading Europe?

Viking ships could sail inland and sack towns

What made the Persian Empire successful?

They showed tolerance and included the people they conquered

Why was Joan of Arc important?

She inspired the French troops to win against England.

What was important about the Sui dynasty?

Unified China under an emperor, built the grand canal

What is the geography of Greece? Why is it important?

Mountains and coastlines make a lot of small cities.

What was Mycenean civilization like?

The first Greek civilization, warrior people.

What was important about the Song dynasty?

Struggle with Mongols, prosperity and cultural achievement

What is epicurianism?

A philosophy where people aim for happiness.

What are the characteristics of Confucianism?

Duty - doing what you need to do

What is the Gupta empire known for?

Golden age - prosperous trade and mathematics

How are egyptian periods different from each other?

Old (Pyramids), Middle (Writing), New (Temples, Rock Tombs)

What were the governments of ancient civilizations like?

Monarchs ruled over city-states

What was important about the Tang dynasty?

Golden age, gave land to peasants, stable economy

What is a culture hearth? Of what importance is Mesopotamia?

Area where people thrive because there is fertile land for agriculture

What is the caste system?

People are divided into groups based on birth.

Why are the cities Damascus and Baghdad important?

Centers of learning, more advanced than surrounding areas,

What are the characteristics of Daoism?

Appropriate behavior, harmony with universe

People are naturally evil and need laws and rulers.

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1
What are the characteristics of Buddhism and Hinduism?
Karma - what goes around comes around.
Salvation - people are saved by gods.
Spiritualism - people are naturally good.
Reincarnation - people are reborn after they die.
2
What was the importance of the Norman invasion and the Magna Carta?
Document of beliefs, religion, and culture
Document of succession of kings
Document of rights that spelled out relationships within feudalism
Document of medieval churches
3
What is stoicism?
A philosophy where people search for truth.
A philosophy where people believe in balance.
A philosophy where people aim for happiness.
A philosophy where people worship Stoic.
4
What are the characteristics of Islam?
Polytheistic religion, Worship at holy place
Not a belief in god, but a way of life of peace and harmony
Monotheistic religion, Quran (Koran), 5 Pillars, Pray 5 times a day
Founded by Cyrus the Great, based on principles of equality
5
Why were the vikings successful in invading Europe?
Vikings used religion to manipulate people.
Viking ships were narrow, but could not reach rivers.
Vikings were known for farming.
Viking ships could sail inland and sack towns
6
What made the Persian Empire successful?
They were tough.
They used technology to take over other people.
They showed tolerance and included the people they conquered
They had a lot of raw materials and goods for trading.
7
Why was Joan of Arc important?
She wrote a book about her Catholic faith.
She was a famous nun.
She died in a war.
She inspired the French troops to win against England.
8
What was important about the Sui dynasty?
Unified China under an emperor, built the grand canal
Marked by civil war
Kind cultural belief system
Created prosperity through economic reform
9
Into what periods is Egyptian history divided?
Bronze, Iron, and Golden
Pharaohs, Kings, and Gods
Prosperous, Poor, and Middle
Old, Middle, and New
10
What is the geography of Greece? Why is it important?
A lot of fertile land makes for prosperous farming.
Mountains and coastlines make for one main large city.
Deserts make for sparse populations.
Mountains and coastlines make a lot of small cities.
11
What was Mycenean civilization like?
The first Greek civilization, warrior people.
The last Greek civilization, peaceful people.
A Greek civilization with artists and writers.
A Greek civilization with philosophers and mathematicians.
12
What was important about the Song dynasty?
Struggle with Mongols, prosperity and cultural achievement
Modernized farming and infrastructure
Created civil service exams
Ended due to corruption
13
What is epicurianism?
A philosophy where people believe in balance.
A philosophy where people search for truth.
A philosophy where people aim for happiness.
A philosophy where people worship Stoic.
14
What are the characteristics of Confucianism?
Duty - doing what you need to do
Generosity - giving to others
Truth - seeking a universal truth
Hope - finding hope even in the worst times
15
What is the Gupta empire known for?
Golden age - prosperous trade and mathematics
Worshipping the Buddha
Isolation from other countries
Cruelty
16
How are egyptian periods different from each other?
Old (fire), Middle (metal), New (paper)
Old (Pyramids), Middle (Writing), New (Temples, Rock Tombs)
Old (Ramses), Middle (Ra), New (Cer)
Old (Poor), Middle (Wealthy), New (War)
17
What were the governments of ancient civilizations like?
There were no leaders or laws
Monarchs ruled over city-states
People voted for leaders and laws
There were a lot of countries with strong military leaders
18
What was important about the Tang dynasty?
Went to war against the Huns
Plague killed off much of the population
All land belonged to the emperor
Golden age, gave land to peasants, stable economy
19
What is a culture hearth? Of what importance is Mesopotamia?
Area where people make music and art
Area where people fight a lot and decide on one culture
Area of education
Area where people thrive because there is fertile land for agriculture
20
Who won the Hundred Years War?
England won against France
France won against Germany
Germany won against England
France won against England
21
Who established the first empire?
Cyrus the Great
Genghis Khan
Sargon
Alexander the Great
22
What is the caste system?
People must pray to the gods before they eat.
People build ditches for water to make farming more efficient.
People are divided into groups based on birth.
People can get medical care for free.
23
The vikings invaded because of the adventure and socialism
True
False
24
Why are the cities Damascus and Baghdad important?
Centers of learning, more advanced than surrounding areas,
Fortified military cities
Places of worship
Coastal town for trade and transportation
25
What are the characteristics of Daoism?
Believing in God
Appropriate behavior, harmony with universe
Being successful and rich
Worshipping the emperor
26
What is Legalism?
People are naturally good and don't need laws.
People are holy beings above laws.
People are naturally evil and need laws and rulers.
People are great at following rules
27
What is the Mauryan empire known for?
Buddhism and social welfare
Capitalism
Being wealthy
Having a lot of philosophers

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