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Subsistence Farming
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When people grow ONLY enough food to feed their families.
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What do the Chinese philosophies Confucianism and Daoism teach their followers?
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They stress the importance of order and harmony.
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John Locke
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An Enlightenment thinker who focused on the rights of life, liberty, and property, and also believed that all men are equal.
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Why was oral tradition important in African cultures?
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It allowed information and knowledge to be passed down from generation to generation.
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What do things like the art, music, and literature of a people most closely reflect?
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it reflects their values and traditions.
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What was an immediate result of the visit by Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan in 1853?
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It opened up Japan to Western trade.
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geography of Japan
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Japan is made up of many islands, and there are limited natural resources.
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What were the writers of the Enlightenment mostly interested in?
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they wanted to change the relationship between the people and their government.
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structures of the Middle Ages
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some structures associated with the middle ages are castles and cathedrals.
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Cultural Diffusion
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CULTURAL DIFFUSION is the mixing of two or more cultures. Trade, warfare, and migration are important causes of it.
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Why were the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights important?
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they limited the power of the King.
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Which civilization introduced the concept of DEMOCRACY?
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Ancient Greece
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What was one reason for the growth of the middle class in medieval Europe?
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the increased trade brought about by the crusades
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What do the Golden Age of Athens, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment have in common?
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they all prompted new ideas and discoveries.
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Which invention helped spread ideas throughout Europe during the Protestant Reformation?
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The printing press
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Islam
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a religion that recognizes Allah as the only God, and Muhammad as his prophet.
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Practices of Islam
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Journey to Mecca, give to the poor, believe in Allah, pray in the direction of Mecca 5 times a day.
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What were some problems with rapid population growth in urban areas?
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Slums, unemployment, and crime.
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Reincarnation
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a major belief of Hinduism
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What are some examples of class structures?
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The caste system of India and the Feudal system of Europe.
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What was the role of women in most traditional societies?
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They were expected to have children and take care of their families.
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What did the Mandate of Heaven and the Divine Right Theory suggest?
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They suggested that rulers and kings receive their power from God.
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What were the works of Renaissance artists like da Vinci and Michaelangelo influenced by?
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Humanism
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Which three religions were formed in the Middle East?
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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What did many absolute monarchs base their authority to rule on?
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They based it on the theory of divine right.
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Who studies ancient artifacts?
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Archaeologists
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Why was the Great Wall of China built?
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to stop invasions from the Mongols and other groups from Northern Asia
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Nationalism
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feeling of love and pride for your country and culture
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What was the main reason that Europeans colonized Africa?
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To gain raw materials and new markets.
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What civilization developed the idea of a democracy?
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Greek
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Why are shoguns of Japan and knights of medieval Europe similar?
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Both were part of feudal systems.
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Results of the Protestant Reformation
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Religious unity in western Europe ended.
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What were the causes of WWI?
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Militarism T S VERTT ?
Assassination Nationalism Imperialism Alliances |
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An important result of the French Revolution was
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the power shifting to the bourgeoisie.
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Some examples of ancient Chinese technology are...
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silk, paper and gun powder
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What were the Latin American revolutions influenced by?
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They were influenced by revolutions in America and France.
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