World Civ.

What was an important impact of the Mongol expansion across Asian and Europe?

• To defend itself against invasion by barbarians

• A single, all-powerful deity. (Monotheism)

• The rise of trade along the Silk Road

• Managed the land granted to him by the king, provided protection to the peasants under him, owed the king loyalty in return

Why did the Roman Republic change into the Roman Empire?

• By influencing and sometimes overriding her husband's decisions. Strong-willed empress.

• Pharaoh was considered a god, so government and religion were mixed together = theocracy.

• By sending an army to capture the city. The plan never really worked.

• When Caesar took power from the Senate, Rome turned from a Republic to an Empire.

Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?

• Carthage

• Greece

• Jerusalem

• Rome

Who was Alexander the Great, and how did he cause the spread of Greek culture?

• Macedonian general who conquered much of the known world - created Hellenistic Culture

• He was the first leader to unite the various Mongol tribes into one nation.

• First leader to take the title "Emperor" of Rome.

• Philosopher who taught people to question everything. Sentence to death for "corrupting the youth".

What were the contributions of Ibn Sina and Ibn Battuta?

• Managed the land granted to him by the King, provided protection to the peasants under him, over the king loyalty in return.

• One of the 1st monotheistic religions. God = Ahura Mazda. Founder = Zoroaster

• Tied to the land - not able to leave the manor without permission.

• Sina= science and medicine. Battuta= exploration and geography.

Who was Buddha and what are the most important beliefs of Buddhism?

• He was the first leader to unite the various Mongol tribes into one nation.

• Founder of Buddhism. Desire is the cause of suffering. Eliminate desire by following the Eightfold Path.

• Consul/General who used fame and money to gain power and become "dictator for life."

• First leader to take the title "Emperor" of Rome.

What ere the major written languages of the Ancient world? (Be able to identify the importance of cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Phoenician alphabet.)

• Managed the land granted to him by the king, provided protection to the peasants under him, owed the king loyalty in return.

• Sina = science and medicine. Battuta = exploration and geography

• Sumerians = cuneiform - etched into clay tablets using sharpened reed
  Egyptians = hieroglyphics - written on papyrus
  Phoenician = 1st to create an alphabet (letters = sounds) instead of using symbols

• Pharaoh was considered a god, so government and religion were mixed together = theocracy

What was Zoroastrianism, and why was its development important?

• When Caesar took power from the Senate, Rome turned from a Republic to an Empire.

• Surrounded on three sides by water = the city is easy to defend

• One of the 1st monotheistic religions. God = Ahura Mazda. Founder = Zoroaster.

• Managed the land granted to him by the king, provided protection to the peasants under him, owed the king loyalty in return.

39. Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Constantinople

• Israel

32. How did the Mongols impact the development of trade?

• They built trade networks that would link Asia to Europe and the Middle East.

• He was a brilliant organizer and military leader

• They killed people and took their land/stuff.

• Cities supported by farm land and rivers, government = mix of kings and priests