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Primary source |
Documentary created at the time of time of the event by a person who experienced or witnessd it |
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Secondary source |
Info written by an authority who reports on an event person place or thing |
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Archipelago |
A chain of islands EX: Japan |
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Ancient civilizations |
Settled in river valleys. Provided fertile soil and rivers for trade. First river vally civilization - Mesopotamia |
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Culture |
The customs and way of life of a group of people |
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Cultural diffusion |
When part of one culture spreads to another. Ex: chinese food in america |
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Cultural traits |
Characteristics include: language, clothes, homes, family organization, rituals and foods |
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Enthocentrism |
The belief that your culture is superior to all other cultures. EX: Chinese developed this belief because their geography isolated them from other cultures |
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Ancient Greece |
Major contribution athens - Democracy Sparta - totalitarian - military dictatorship City-States - Isolated communities separated by mountains and sea |
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Ancient Rome |
Republic leaders were elected. Three branches of government-Senate, Assembly and two consuls **Twelve tables of law-basis for western law. Empire-expanded territory. Dictatorship-Julius Ceasar, Augustus - Pax romana "Roman peace" Constantine acceots christianity Achievements: law christianity architecture |
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Traditional India |
Hinduism- Karma, Dharma and reincarnation Caste system-determines your occupation, marriage, where you live etc. |
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Buddhism |
4 noble truths-life is suffering, suffering is caused by desire you can end suffering, follow thr 8 fold path Reincarnation- nirvana Began in Nepal by Siddhartha Guatama |
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Islam |
5 pillars of faith - faith in allah pray 5x a day, almsgiving, pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting during Ramadan Pakistan is predominantly Muslim Partitioning of India 1947 because of fighting between Hindus and Muslims Holy Book - Koran |
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Confucius |
Found in China 5 Relationships - everyone has a place Respect elders Value education Combine with buddhism because Confucianism is a philosophy Created a male dominated society |
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Judaism |
First monotheistic religion Believe in the Old Testament or Torah Ten commandments given to Moses by God. Enslaved by the pharaohs in Egypt Moses freed them- Exodus Diaspora- when Romans forced Jews out of Israel |
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Christianity |
Based on the beliefs and life of Jesus christ After his death apostles spread Christianity Jesus is the son of God. After death was ressurrected and rose to heaven. Bible- Old Testament and New Testament |
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Byzantine Empire |
Preserved ancient cultures: ancient Greek and Roman texts were saved Code of Justinian- consolidated by Roman laws into one law code used by the West New form of Christianity- Eastern Orthodox Church- led by emperor in Constantinople rather than the pope |
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Medieval europe |
Feudalism- decentalized government Manorialism-economic system-each manor is self-sufficent Catholic Church-very powerful, preserved learning, pay tithe Crusades-holy wars to gain back Unsuccessful, but led to trade |
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Japan |
Feudalism- decentralized government strict class system. Compared to Europe during Middle Ages. Samurai-warriors Code of Bushido- honor code for samurai (compared to chivalry in Europe). Honorable to die |
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Golden Age |
A period of peace and prosperity with many achievements taking place. Gupta-Hindu culture Renaissance- rebirth of learning Athens - democracy Achievements in art, literature, science, etc. |
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Renaissance |
Rebirth of learning. Waking up from "dark ages" Renewed interest in ancient greece and rome Humanism- philosophy stressing the importancr of the individual Achievements in art, science, literature People-DaVinci "The Renaissance Man", Michelangelo |
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Mandate of Heaven and Divine Right |
Mandate of heaven- China- belief that the ruling family is dovinely chosen when a natural disaster takes place it is a sign that they have lost the mandate Divine right- European belief that god selects you to be king Ex. Louis XIV |
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Ancient African Kingdoms |
Ghana- trade of gold and salt Mali- Mansa musa- spread of Islam |
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Scientific Revolution |
Experimentation rather than observation Scientific method Galilei- telescope, inquisition Copernicus- heliocentric theory Newton- law of Gravity |
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The Enlightment |
New ways of thinking about nature and government Locke-right to life, liberty and property (unalienable rights). If your government takes away these rights you have the right to rebellion (social contract) Decleration of independece, constitution, french revolution |
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Peter and Catherine the Great |
Warm water port - baltic and black sea.(windows to the west) Westernize |
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French revolution |
Causes: Estate system, taxation Effects/results: Napoleonic, Military dictatorship. Napoleonic code Rise of nationalism in france |
