World History Final

Intro Unit  

Primary Source- an original, firsthand document created during that specific time period  

Secondary Source- a document that analyze a specific event based on a primary source  

1^st Complex Societies- placed near rivers to take advantage of food sources and being able to grow crops. Ex: Mesopotamia in the Indus Valley  

World’s 3 biggest Religions-  

Four Characteristics of a Country- Population; a permanent population that is settled Territory; a dedicated boundary Government; that is not ruled by another power Sovereignty- the ability to independent  

Absolute Monarchy- a form of government that involves a single ruler that has complete power  

Constitutional Monarchy- a form of government where the power is shared with an elected legislature  

Medieval Unit  

Asia and Africa- Asia is the largest in size and has the biggest population with Africa the second largest 

Indian Ocean Trade- a network maritime routes that connected regions around the Indian Ocean. Along this route goods like silk and gunpowder  

Caliph- a title used for a leader in the Muslim Community; ex: Abbasid Caliphate known for his creation of the House of Wisdom during the Golden Age of Islam  

Ibn Battu- was a famous Muslim traveler and scholar, traveled to many regions including North Africa, Middle East, and East Asia. He observed the diversity of the Islamic World and documented it. 

Swahili- Bantu speaking people can refer to people or their language. Today they remain central to the cultural identity of East Arica. 

Great Zimbabwe- is an ancient archeological site in present day Zimbabwe. The city prospered due to control of trade routes for gold and ivory.  

Mandate of Heaven- an ancient Chinese concept that kings and emperors used to assert that heaven granted them the right to rule  

Mongol Empire- was the largest empires in history founded by Genghis Khan. At the kingdoms height it spanned from East Asia to Eastern Europe. The kingdom started to decline in the late 13^th century due to internal conflicts.  

Chinese  Emperors- held political power, with them considering themselves the son of heaven.  

Japanese Emperors- more of a symbolic role, acting as the head of state during ceremonial duties  

Shinto- traditional religion of Japan, woven through Japanese culture through marriage and birth  

Hangul- a native writing system of the Korean language 

Fall Of Rome- was not due to a single event, but a combination of long term events. Western Empire collapsed in the Middle Ages, due to the rise of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Roman Empire collapsed due to the Ottoman Empire. Fall of Constantinople.  

Vikings- sailors from Nothern Europe, on both oceans and rivers. Settled in many places in western Europe; Ireland and France.  

Byzantine Empire- also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, established in 330CE. The empire’s main religion was Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Hagia Sophia from this era.  

Great Schism- the division between Roman Catholic Church(West) Eastern Orthodox(East). This split occurred in 1054 CE 

The Crusades- a series of religious wars where the Catholic Church attempted to reclaim the Holy Land from Jerusalem(from the Muslims). 

Cahokia- was the largest urban settlement, Native American city located in present-day Illinois.  

Teotihuacan- often referred to as the City Of The Gods, one of the most influential cities in Pre Columbian Mesoamerica  

Mayan- was a prominent mesoamerican culture, known for its devolpment of calendar systems and unique writing systems.  

Polynesian Migrations- movement of people across the Pacific Ocean, in boats  

Rapa Nui- also known as Easter Island, is a remote island in Southeastern Pacific Ocean statues know as moai.  

Global Age  

Mughal Empire- was a prominent empire in the Indian Subcontinent. Known for its religious tolerance. Known for its art like the Taj Mahal.  

Safavid Empire- was a significant empires in Persian history. Shiah Islam is the empire’s official religion, known for its creation of the Shah Mosque. Controlled key routes of the Silk Road. 

Ming Dynasty- was one of China’s most prosperous dynasties. Known for its voyages led by Zheng He. Travelled to establish trade and collect tribute 

Renaissance- was a transformative period in European history of art and culture. Famous people from this period include  Gallelio, Shakesphere, and Da Vinci 

Aztec- was a powerful Mesoamerican civilization known for its architecture. There capital city was Tenochtitlan. Eventually defeated by Hernan Coates.  

Inca- was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America near the Andes Mountains. They were polythestic There capital was Cusco.