Global History I Midterm Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on early civilizations and belief systems, including significant changes during the Neolithic revolution, the attributes of civilizations, and religious practices.

Early River Valley Civilizations

Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Ancient China.

Neolithic Revolution

A significant change in human life resulting from the discovery of agriculture that led to permanent settlements.

Irrigation

The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops.

Fertile Crescent

A crescent-shaped region in the Middle East known for its rich soils and early agricultural communities, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Elements of Civilization

Central government, organized religion, social class, art, public works, a system of writing, and job specialization.

Code of Hammurabi

One of the earliest and most complete written legal codes.

Hinduism

A major religious tradition originating from India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation, a caste system, and a variety of deities.

Buddhism

A belief system founded by Siddhartha Gautama that teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to attain enlightenment and Nirvana.

Caste System

A hierarchical social stratification system in Hinduism, which dictates a person's profession, social circle, and interactions in life.

Silk Road

An ancient network of trade routes connecting East and West, facilitating trade of goods and ideas, including the spread of Buddhism.

Hellenism

A cultural blend that emerged from the conquests of Alexander the Great, combining elements from Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures.

Mediterranean Sea

A significant body of water that facilitated trade and cultural exchange for the Roman civilization, also providing strategic advantages against invaders.