The silk road Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In classical Athens, a. the growth of democracy was accompanied by the simultaneous growth of slavery on a massive scale. b. a slave who was freed by his or her master became a citizen of the city-state. c. slavery was criticized by the greatest of the Greek philosophers including Aristotle, and was ultimately outlawed in society as a whole. d. through time slavery became associated with race and especially blackness. - Answer A The agricultural civilizations of West Africa were characte...

NYSTCE CST Social Studies Test What did the English Parliament create in 1689? - The English Bill of Rights What was King John of England forced to sign in 1215? - The Magna Carta. What was the Magna Carta? - The Magna Carta is Latin for "Great Charter". It set down rights which became part of English law and which are now the foundation of the constitution of all countries which speak English. What did the Medieval Manor represent? - The medieval manor was an agricultural estate...

Social Studies 10-1 Unit 2 Latest Version Graded A+ Imperialism One country's domination over another country's economic, political, and cultural institutions. Colonialism When people from one country settle into another country and establish economic, social, and political control over the territory. Historical Globalization A period that is often identified as beginning in 1492, when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage, and ending after World War II, when the United St...

New Mexico History Chapter 3 100% Correct Conquistador A Spanish conqueror of the Americas Encomienda A grant of land made by Spain to a settler in the Americas, including the right to use Native Americans as laborers on it epidemic A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease. Small pox virus Disease that killed many Natives brought to the Americas by the Europeans. tribute (n.) something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment Christopher Columbus He mistaken...

AP World History 4.11. Describe how the new global circulation of goods affected existing regional trade networks. 4.1.I. $ - correct answers In the context of the new global circulation of goods, there *was an intensification of all existing regional trade networks that brought prosperity and economic disruption to the merchants and governments in the trading regions of the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Sahara, and overland Eurasia.* The voyage of Columbus inaugurated a network of global trade...

AP World- AMSCO 2.2 The Mongol Empire and the Modern WorldWho were the Mongols? - correct answers They were a group of pastoral nomads in E and C Asia (Mongolia) that were skilled horse riders and archers. They attacked and conquered surrounding tribes/kingdoms in 1200s to 1300s bc they coveted wealth from Silk Road trade. What did the Mongols expect of everyone (male and female)? - correct answers To become skilled horse riders and to have courage in hunting and warfare. Who was Gengis Kh...

What are the Major Themes of the Classical period? Balance, Truth/Reason, Democracy/Republic, polytheism, and humanism. Theme: Balance Classical artists and philosophers were concerned with harmony and balance in their works. Theme: Truth/Reason The great thinkers of the time—including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle—engaged in a pursuit of truth through logic and reasoning Theme: Democracy/Repuplic During the Classical Period, new forms of government known as democra...

ABCTE World History Exam 55 Questions with Verified Answers 4 Ancient Civilizations - CORRECT ANSWER Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and the Indus Valley Mesopotamia - CORRECT ANSWER "the land between 2 rivers" first major civilization, Sumer first city, Jericho Sumer - CORRECT ANSWER first major civilization Cueniform first culture to enter written history Epic of Gilgamesh powerful city state- Ur Jericho - CORRECT ANSWER world's first known city - 8,000 BCE Ancient China - C...

WGU C100 Humanities FINAL Study Guide With Revised Questions And Answers 2023 Score A. Classical Period Acronym (BRTH PRD) Correct Ans - BRTHBalance, Reason, Truth, Humanism PRD- Polytheism, Republic, Democracy Renaissance Period Acronym (RUSH RoCS - Michealangelos Rock sculpture) Correct Ans - RUSH- Reformation, University System, Scientific Expansion, Humanism RoCS- Rebirth of Classicism & Self fashioning Neoclassical & Enlightenment Period Acronym (CORDES- classical cords) Correct Ans...

What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? a) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet. b) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. What theme is found in multiple historical periods? Individualism How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? ...