W.History Semester Review

Put in chronological order: A.Ice Age B.Neolithic Revolution C.Homo Sapiens D.Tools of stone

Spread of ideas, customs and technologies from one people to another.

One way in which the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhai were similar was...

In China, the development of civil service exams and a belief in filial piety reflect...

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because...

Founded Islam on the Arabian peninsula in the seventh centrury

Developed by the Babylonians, it's the earliest known written law code.

The sacred book of Islam, records the teachings of Mohammed

System of government in which officials are chosen by the people.

Organized form of govt. in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service

The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both...

Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

Group that invented paper and lead-glazed ceramics, gave examinations for imperial services.

In the Byzantine Empire, one important feature of life was the development of...

Basic duties a Muslim must fulfill: monotheism, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgramage

Religion based on the idea of self-denial taught by Siddhartha Gautama. 

Consolidated Roman law into one law code.

Arabic word for 'submission', became one of the most practiced religions on Earth.

In Buddhism, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

Agents of Charlemagne who traveled throughout the empire to check roads & listen to grievances

Government in which people hold ruling power.

Payment to the bridegroom or his family in an arranged marriage.

Religion in India that believes in many gods, reincarnation, and a caste system.

The change that occurred when people learned how to plant and grow crops and herd animals.

Which is an important duty for followers of Islam?

Everyday language of ordinary people.

Belief that if a ruler benefits his people, the people will obey their ruler and stay leader

French noble who stopped the advance of Islam from Spain to France