Post on 25-Dec-2015
Aim: How do we prepare for the final
exam?DO NOW:
1. Take out review sheet2. What are three things you did not know
on the review sheet
Discover and interpret a society’s past Leakeys-archeologists Discovered that humans first came from
East Africa
Archeology
Dependent on rivers flooding to provide them with fertile land
Transportation and communication was promoted by mild climate, fertile soil and natural waterways
Early River Valley Civilizations:
Established the first democracy Divided into polis (city-states) because of
geography Advances in art, architecture and
philosophy
Ancient Greece
Developed concept of rule by law Created the first Republic Political corruption led to fall Fall of Rome led to period of disorder and
weak central government
Ancient Rome
First emperors of the Roman Empire Ended the Republic Augustus began the 200 year period of Pax
Romana
Julius Caesar and Augustus
Discovery of agriculture Led to establishment of permanent
settlements Began in Middle East
Neolithic Revolution
Conquered Greece and Persian Empire Hellenistic culture-blending of Greek,
Persian and Indian cultures
Alexander the Great
Traditional religions Appreciation for forces of nature Developed in Africa, Asia, Latin America
Animism
Originated in India Reincarnation Karma and dharma Caste system determined their social status Goal is to merge in brahmin
Hinduism
Eightfold Path Four Noble Truths Need to give up selfish desire Goal to reach nirvana or enligtenment
Buddhism
Monotheistic religion Grew from the Jewish tradition Jesus is the Savior The Bible is the Holy Book 10 Commandments
Christianity
Monotheistic religion grew out of Judeo-Christian religion
Mohammed is their profit Five Pillars Qur'an is the Holy Book Muezzin calls faithful to prayer five times a
day
Islam
China-deep respect for nature Concept of yin and yang Government that governs the least is the
best
Taoism (Daoism)
Eastern Roman Empire Capital was Constantinople Preserved the cultural heritage of Rome
Byzantine Empire
Founder of the Mongol Empire United all the Mongol tribes Created the largest land based empire in
the world
Genghis Khan
Genghis’s grandson Ruled China’s Yuan Dynasty Pax Mongolica Golden Age for the Silk Road
Kublai Khan
Golden Age Emphasis on arts, medicine and science Invented algebra Spread the Indian number system Created a large trade based empire
Islamic Civilization
Golden Ages for China Invented porcelain, paper, printing,
compass, rudder China was the most open to trade Economy was very strong
Tang and Song Dynasties
Controlled trade routes across the Sahara Gold-salt trade Ghana, Mali and Songhai
West African Trading Kingdoms
Traveled extensively through Asia and North Africa
Wrote books about their experiences
Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo
Developed advanced and complex societies Built large cities Practice blood sacrifice Mayas and Aztecs developed writing
systems Aztecs and Incas created large empires
Mayas, Aztecs, Incas
Seen in Japan and Europe Rigid social structure Ruler Nobles/Daimyos Knights/Samurai Peasants Relationship between lords and vassals Exchange of land for loyalty Exchange of crops for protection
Feudalism
Holy Wars to gain control of Holy Land in Israel from the Muslims
Led to an increase in demand for Middle East and Asia
Crusades
Revival of Greek and Roman ideas Questioning spirit led to questioning of
authority Humanism
Renaissance
Started the Protestant Reformation Wrote the 95 Theses Against the sale of indulgences
Martin Luther
Started the English Reformation Founder of the Anglican Church Passed the Act of Supremacy Wanted to divorce his wife
Henry VIII
Looking for an all water route to Asia Motivated by Gold, Glory and God Led to the death of Native Americans from
disease Scientific Revolution’s technological
advances led to Age of Exploration
Age of Exploration
Known as the Sun King Absolute ruler of France Built the Palace of Versailles to help control
the nobles
Louis XIV
Absolute ruler of Russia Westernized Russia Moved capital to St. Petersburg to be a
“window on the west”
Peter the Great
Protestant Rulers of England Came to power as a result of Glorious
Revolution Had to agree to the English Bill of Rights-
limiting the power of the king
William and Mary
Economic theory related to colonialism Colony exists for the benefit of the mother
country Colony provides mother country with raw
materials Mother country sells back manufactured
goods
Mercantilism
Examined natural laws Made major discoveries in Astronomy Sun centered universe Developed the Scientific Method
Scientific Revolution
Active during the Scientific Revolution Believed the Earth rotated around the sun Discovered the moons of Jupiter Laws of Earthly (Terrestrial) Motion Forced to recant his ideas by the Church
Galileo
Concept of natural laws Led to the development of democracy Against absolute rule Talked about the changing relationship
between people and government
Enlightenment
Natural Laws Life, liberty, property If the government is not protecting your
rights, you have the right to overthrow the government
John Locke
Resistant to change Economic decisions are made by tradition Children learn from parents
Traditional Economy/Society
Conquistadors rewarded with land Can get taxes and work from Native
Americans that live on the land
Encomienda System
Parliament overthrew the king Limited power of the king King has to follow the laws
Glorious Revolution/Bill of Rights
Power of king comes from god Used to justify absolute rule Similar to Mandate of Heaven
Divine Right
Influenced by China Influenced Japan Acted as a bridge between the two
countries because of its location
Korea
Trade routes and trade organizations have had an impact on nations and regions. The effects have been both positive and negative.
Identify two trade routes and /or trade organizations and for each:
Explain one reason for the establishment of the trade route or trade organization.
Discuss one positive effect or one negative effect of the trade route or trade organization on a specific nation or region.
Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the Silk Roads, the trans-Saharan trade routes of the African kingdoms, Mediterranean trade routes, trans-Atlantic trade
Theme: Movement of People and Goods- Trade