Final Exam Flashcards

Front 1

*Why was the early Silk Road important and what two continents did it connect?

Back 1

It encouraged trade between Asia and Europe

Front 2

* Describes an impact of the Muslim civilization in the seventh and eighth centuries (hint:has to do with religion)

Back 2

Islam spread through most of North Africa

Front 3

*The Indus River Valley Civilization was known for its planned what?

Back 3

planned cities

Front 4

*What best describes Mohandas Gandhi's suggestion of how people from India couldgain their independence from British rule in the mid 1900s?

Back 4

through peaceful resistance

Front 5

*What best describes the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef on the northeastern coastof Australia?

Back 5

It has many diverse water species

Front 6

*Libya and Namibia are both located in Africa, yet it is cool in Libya when it is hot inNamibia. What most likely accounts for this difference in seasons?

Back 6

They are located on opposite sides of the equator

Front 7

*Why did the Dutch explore and establish colonies in the Southwest Pacific between1600 and 1650?

Back 7

to make money by controlling the spice trade

Front 8

*How did India finally gain its independence from colonial rule?

Back 8

Strong leaders urged people to protest the colonial power peacefully

Front 9

*How is the present-day government of China different from the present-day governmentof Japan?

Back 9

Japan has a freely elected legislature while China does not

Front 10

*The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa. What impact does this land have on thepeople of Africa?

Back 10

It makes travel between the northern and southern regions of thecontinent difficult

Front 11

*To increase the power of the ruler, the ancient Egyptian theory of theocracy said what?

Back 11

ruler became a god at the moment he was crowned

Front 12

*Give an example of ethnocentrism:

Back 12

A woman says her own country's customs are better than every other country's

Front 13

*The main effect of winds on agriculture in Japan is what?

Back 13

Winds bring year-round rains to the whole country, making farms productive

Front 14

* Describe Aboriginal peoples feelings about Europeans settling in Australia:

Back 14

They believed it led to the destruction of their way of life

Front 15

*Give an example of Japanese imperialism in the first half of the 1900s:

Back 15

Japan invaded and conquered Korea and forced it to trade with them

Front 16

*Which of these events took place in the Middle East after the end of World War II?

Back 16

-The Ottoman Empire's control over the area ended. -Israelwas declared an independent country. -Trade between Egypt and Europe began. -Islambegan in the Arabian Peninsula.

Front 17

*Describe the impact of industrialization on South Africa today:

Back 17

South Africa is a major producer of manufactured goods

Front 18

*In the 20th century, the Chinese economy shifted to a command economy. Give adescription of China's command economy:

Back 18

The central government makes the economic decisions for the country

Front 19

*The primary purpose of OPEC is what?

Back 19

to establish policies for petroleum trade

Front 20

* Give an example of culture being changed through innovation:

Back 20

The Internet allows farmers in small villages to learn about fair crop prices

Front 21

*What was the reason Hammurabi created Hammurabi’s Code?

Back 21

Hammurabi wanted to ensure that judges were thoughtful and fair in their decisions