Global Studies Final Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key topics in Global Studies, including ancient civilizations, major religions, and the Age of Enlightenment.

Political map

A map used to show governmental boundaries, countries, and states.

Physical map

A map that focuses on the geography and natural features of the land.

Mercator Map

A type of map projection commonly used for navigation.

Columbus Map

A historical map associated with the era of Christopher Columbus.

Paleolithic Era

An early period of human history characterized by humans living as nomads.

Neolithic Era

An era of human development marked by the use of domesticated animals and labor specialization.

Hammurabi’s Code

A significant legal code from ancient Mesopotamia.

Trojan War

A major conflict in Greek mythology and history involving the Greeks and the city of Troy.

Greek gods and goddesses

The deities worshipped in the religious system of Ancient Greece.

Polis

The term for a city-state in Ancient Greece.

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Three influential philosophers of Ancient Greece.

Persian Wars

A series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.

Peloponnesian War

A historical war fought between the Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens.

Athenian democracy

A system of government originating in Athens where citizens participate in decision-making.

Alexander the Great

The leader responsible for the expansion of the Greek empire and the spread of Hellenistic culture.

12 Tablets

The early code of laws that served as the foundation for Roman law.

Spartacus

A famous leader of a slave revolt in Rome.

First Triumvirate

An informal political alliance in Rome involving Julius Caesar.

Second Triumvirate

A formal political alliance that followed the First Triumvirate in Roman history.

Julius Caesar

A Roman leader central to the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire.

Five Pillars of Islam

The five core religious duties and practices in the faith of Islam.

The Crusades

A series of medieval military expeditions and religious wars.

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

Figures central to the English Reformation and the establishment of Anglicanism.

Protestant Reformation

A 16th-century religious movement initiated by Martin Luther to reform the Church.

Spanish Inquisition

A period of religious investigation and persecution in Spain with specific targets and effects.

Hinduism

A major religion characterized by specific gods, holy books, and foundational principles.

Buddhism

A religion founded by Siddhartha, featuring major principles and branches like Theravada and Mahayana.

Siddhartha

The founder and central figure of Buddhism.

Theravada v. Mahayana

The two major sects or schools of thought within Buddhism.

Scientific Revolution

A period of major scientific advancement featuring figures such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Isaac Newton, and Galileo.

John Locke

An influential philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment.

Thomas Hobbes

A political philosopher known for his work during the Age of Enlightenment.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A key thinker and philosopher of the Enlightenment era.

Baron de Montesquieu

An Enlightenment philosopher known for his theories on the separation of powers.

Voltaire

A prominent writer and philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment.