9th Grade Global History Final Exam Review

Flashcards for 9th Grade Global History Final Exam Review

What is the Paleolithic Age?

The period from 400,000 BCE to 7000 BCE when humans were hunters and gatherers with no permanent settlements.

What was the lifestyle of humans during the Paleolithic Age?

Humans were hunters and gatherers.

What was the key development of the Neolithic Revolution?

Development of agriculture.

How did the Neolithic Revolution change people's relationship with food?

People became producers of food instead of just consumers.

Why were river valleys the location of the first civilizations?

Fertile soil, mild climates, protection from invasion, and easier transportation by water.

How can you judge a civilization?

Food-producing ability, communication methods, structure of government, and scientific and intellectual level of society.

What was a major contribution of Mesopotamia?

Earliest known writing system, cuneiform.

What legal system did Mesopotamia develop?

Code of Hammurabi ('An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth').

What geographical feature was key to the development of Egypt?

Settlement along the world's longest river (Nile).

Who developed the first cotton cloth in the Indus River Valley?

Harappans.

What is the significance of the Huang He civilization?

China's first civilization.

What culture greatly affected the Kushites?

Greatly affected by Egyptian culture.

What was the major contribution of the Phoenicians?

Development of alphabet used throughout the Mediterranean world.

From what story did Judaism develop?

Developed from the story of Jewish migration.

What is polytheism?

Belief in many gods.

What advanced in Persia?

Transportation advanced.

What led to the Hellenistic Age?

Conquests of Alexander the Great led to mix of Greek culture with other civilizations.

What is a republic?

Political power rested with citizens.

What was the Pax Romana?

A long period of peace when the Roman Empire grew.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

Ruler chosen by heaven.

What goods were traded from China?

Silk, iron, and bronze.

What was the name of the trade route established by the Han Dynasty?

Silk Road.

What were artistic contributions of the Byzantine Empire?

Mosaics, dome-shaped architecture.

Who founded Islam?

Mohammed.

What is the central tenet of Islam?

Faith in Allah (God).

What is the book of teachings in Islam?

Quran (Koran).

What are the Five Pillars of Faith?

Confess faith, pray five times a day, be charitable to poor, fasting during holy period of Ramadan, make pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca.