World History Semester 1 Exam Review

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Peninsula

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body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water

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Islands

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Body of land completely surrounded by water

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Mountains

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an area of land that rises very high above the land and is taller than a hill

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Barrier

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Naturally created obstacle that stops you from passing

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Polytheistic

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Belief in more than one god

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Zeus

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Ruler of the Greek Gods, lives on Mt Olympus

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Poseidon

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God of the Sea

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Hades

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God of the Underworld

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Myths

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a traditional story that helps explain culture's beliefs

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Mount Olympus

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Home of the Greek Gods

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Monarchy

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a government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person

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Oligarchy

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a government in which ruling power is in the hands of a few people

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Tyranny

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a government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who took control by force

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Democracy

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a government in which power is held by the people

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Athens

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a city-state of ancient Greece that was first to have democracy

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Sparta

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a city-state of ancient Greece, known for its military oligarchy

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Assembly

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a group of citizens, in an ancient Greek democracy, with the power to pass laws

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Council of 500

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in Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running day to day business of government

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Council of Elders

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a small group of Spartans who made all the important government decisions

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City-States

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an early city that was like a small, independent county with its own laws and government

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Direct Democracy

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Type of democracy where each citizens has to vote on every issue

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Citizen

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a person who has certain rights and duties in a city state or nation

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Persian Wars

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the period of fighting waged between the Persian Empire and the allied Greek city-states for control of land in Greece

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Mediterranean Sea

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This inland sea is bordered on the North by Europe, south by Africa, and east by Asia. Very important to the Greeks and Egyptians

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Nile River

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the longest river in the world, flowing through eastern Africa to a delta in northeastern Egypt. Water source for Ancient Egypt

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Desert

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A dry land where there is little rain and vegetation

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Book of the Dead

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Book from Ancient Egypt that went over the burial processes of mummies.

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Embalming

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The art and science of preserving the human body

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Pyramids

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a very large structure with a square bottom and four triangular sides which form a point at the top

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Tombs

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a place to bury the dead

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Pharaoh

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a ruler of ancient Egypt

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Papyrus

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a material created in Ancient Egypt which allowed them to record information on.

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Calendar

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a device created in Ancient Egypt to keep track of days, months, and years.

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Hieroglyphics

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The Ancient Egyptian form of writing

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Reign

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the period of time someone rules, usually royalty

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dynasty

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a family or group that rules for several generations

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Pharaoh Khufu

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Builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza

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Inherit

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Receiving power of the civilization by way of family

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Economy of Ancient Egypt

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Wheat, Clothing, Barley, Trade

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Pharaoh Hatshepsut

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First woman Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt

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Social Structure of Ancient Egypt

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1. Pharaoh

2. Government officials

3. Priests

4. Scribes

5. Artisans

6. Peasents

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Mesopotamia

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One of the first civilizations which was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

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5 C's of a Civilization

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Chaos

Collaboration

Conflict

Command

Common Good

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Fertile

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Soil that is good for growing crops

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Civilization

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a society marked by developed arts, sciences, government, and social structure

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Agriculture

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The business of farming, growing crops and raising livestock (animals)

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Physical features

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Features on Earth

Ex. - bodies of water, mountains, plains, grasslands

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Physical Map

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Show landforms such as mountains, deserts, and plains

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Political Map

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Show boundaries of countries, states, counties and other areas.

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Ziggurat

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an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower with outside staircases and a shrine at the top

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Priests

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a teacher of the religion which performs certain rites

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Worship

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To show your love for your god(s)

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Cuneiform

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Ancient Mesopotamians form of writing

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Irrigation

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means of supplying land with water

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Hammurabi's Code

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a set of laws written down in Ancient Mesopotamia by Hammurabi

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Popular Sovereignty

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the idea that the government is created to look out for the common good of the people

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surplus

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Having more than is needed of a good

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Export

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send goods or services to another society

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Import

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To receive goods and services from another society

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Government officials

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a person who holds a job in the government

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Social Structure of Mesopotamia

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1. King

2. Priests

3. Scribes

4. Merchants and Artisans

5. Commoners

6. Slaves