Unit 3 Exam Review Post - Classical Civilizations

The map below describes the ________________ Empire at its greatest extent.

Mongol

Describe the significance of the phrase "People of the Book."

As muslim continued their conquest, the tolerated Chnstans and Jews bic they were seen as' people of the book. All three worshiped the same God; Holy books shared same peope,behefs,etc.

which of the following factors was most important in the settlement and development of early civilizations?

water sources

What are the main beliefs of Confucianism?

•social and ethical Philosophy
•Moral and ethical duty
•treating others properly is the key to a good society.
•women are submissive to husbands (virtues and duties of the family)

in Medieval Europe, what effect did the Black Death have on feudalism and why?

The Black Death lead to the decline of feudalism because it caused disruption in social structure.

The early spread of Islam outside of the Arabian Peninsula was caused by _________________ _________________.

military conquest

what did the Franks learn from the Arabs?

they learned medicine, astronomy, chemistry, geography, mathematics, architecture

how does the above aid in the explanation of the development of Europeans culture?

contacts across regions cause the development of Europeans culture and technology

the fast increase in East Asia's population is directly linked to the spread of this crop throughout East Asia during 600 AD to 1200 AD.

rice

List the countries that were directly affected by the Black Death

Asia, Europe, Middle East

the plague resulted in a _________________ of populations in China from _____________ AD to ____________ AD.

decline/decrease; 1200; 1400

what are the big three trade networks utilized throughout the Post-classical time period? What countries were involved in each?

Silk Road: Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa
Indian Ocean Network: Europe, Asia, Africa, India
Trans-Sahara Trade: Africa, Middle East

True or False: Classical era trade routes created a network of exchange that connected major Afro-Eurasian civilization

The Roman Empire was able to trade with parts of Africa and the Middle East, as well as Asia. Thanks to the Indian Ocean Trade Network.

"Women leave their families to marry, and the husband is the moster marry into... husbands should be firm and wives should be gentle and submissive. Wives listen to their husbands and obey whatever they tell you, Neverleove your husband into indecent ways."
a. How does the above passage relate to the beliefs of Confucianism?

women are to be submissive to their husbands (virtues and duties of the family)

Although they weren't considered inventors, this group of people were responsible for the diffusion of many Chinese inventions.

Mongol Empire

True or False: Christians and Muslims share a belief in a single all-powerful deity.

true

Muslims conquests resulted in the weakening of what empire?

Byzantine Empire

the spread of the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) was mainly due to the ____________________ expansion from central Asia to China, eastern _________________, and the Middle East

Mongol; Europe

Describe the peasant revolt.

It was a result of the Black Death, high taxes (100 yrs war), and instability among rulers. peasants were hostile and angry and they demanded to be paid for their services.

what was the most important good traded out of the West African Kingdom of Mali?

Gold

the Byzantine Empire remained a centralized Christian empire in the ____________________ from 400 to 1000 CE.

Mediterranean

True or False: the existence of Muslims mosques in China proves that early Muslim communities in China adopted local architectural styles for their religious buildings.
this proves that religious influence spreads beyond its place of _______________.

True; origin

An immediate effect of the first Muslim conquest (invasion of the Franks) was the weakening of this Empire.

Byzantine Empire

The Tang Dynasty was ruled by state officials chosen based on their performance on the ___________________ ___________________ ___________________.

civil service exams

number 19 is _____.

D

what was the main reason for the development of feudalism in Medieval Europe?

Feudalism developed out of a need for protection from constant invasions.

the benefit of living on the manor was that it was __________ - ____________________.

self-sufficient

In Medieval Europe, the Church represented a major part of everyday life. It ______________ all aspects of daily life.

controlled

Describe the feudal system of Medieval Europe.

•developed out of a need for protection from constant invasions.
•Pledge of Assistance between the lord and his knight.
• kings> vassals> knights> peasants
•fell after the plague hit Europe

The main purpose of the Magna Carta was to limit the power of the ___________. the led to the development of the ________________ of _________________.

king; Rule of Law

Religious wars played a major role in times of war for nearly 800 years. Name three examples of religious wars.

1) 711 AD - Islamic conquest of Visigoth Kingdom
2) 1291 AD - Christians defeated at Acre, Palestine
3) 1453 AD - Constantinople fell to ottoman, Turks

How were rulers able to maintain order and stability amongst newly conquered people?

they created strong, centralized government

34 is ______.

B

Name an important similarity between the Persian and Rome Empire.

both were multi-ethnic empires that incorporated local elites in the imperial governments.

list three similarities between Christianity and Buddhism.

•heavily influenced by other religions
•trade routes helped spread their ideas
•developed monastic orders open to women (nuns, monks, etc.)

Treating others properly is the key to a good society. This statement best represents which religion?

confucianism