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Semester 1 Exam
History Exam Worksheet (courtesy of Mr. Wescott)
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History
9th Grade
01/24/2010

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Special Purpose Maps
Definition
Physical, political, and special.
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Early Human Groups
Definition
Homohabilas, Erectus, Sapians, Austaliaopithasins.
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Changes between old and new stone age
Definition
Farming, people became seditary.
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Basic organization of Sumer
Definition
12 city-states, system of writing, government, and polytheism.
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Division of Egypt
Definition
Old=Good, Middle=Bad, New=Good.
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Judaism
Definition
Abraham makes a covenant with god, Moses renews the covenant with god, Jerusalem is divided by Judah and Israel.
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Philosophy of Judaism
Definition
10 commandments, strong are to protect the weak.
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3 Regions of India
Definition
Ganghetic Plain, Deekan Plateau, and the Coastal Plains.
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Social structure of Ancient India
Definition
Based on occupation: Priests, warriors, herders, farmers, and merchants, servants/laborers.
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Background of Hinduism
Definition
No sacred text or founder, one of the most complex religions in the world, Brahma underlies everything.
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Background of Buddhism
Definition
A prince saw a poor man, a sick man, and a dead body, he left the palace to find a realm where there was no pain or suffering, he meditated for 49 days and became known as Buddha.
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Belief systems in China
Definition
Confucianism and Dowism
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Advances of Golden Han
Definition
Astronomy, creation of 365 day calendar, art and bronze making.
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Minoan
Definition
Known for trade, writing, fell due to invasion or natural disaster.
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Mycenae
Definition
Took much from Minoans, had city-states, won Trojan war.
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Geography of Greece
Definition
Isolated valleys, hundreds of rocky islands.
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Athens
Definition
Democracy, individual rights were more important than the group.
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Sparta
Definition
Warrior society, civilization was more important than the individual.
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Persian Wars
Definition
Persians vs. Greeks, Persians had early victories, Greeks united and defeated the Persians.
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Pelopennesian Wars
Definition
Delinean League vs. Peloponnesian League, Delinean League was Athens, Peloponnesian was Sparta, Sparta wins.
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Philosophers of Ancient Greece
Definition
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
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Alexander the Great
Definition
Took Asia Minor, Palastine, Egypt, and Babylon (spread Greek culture)
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Roman Republic Government
Definition
Had a senate, two councils, and a tribune.
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Beginnings of Christianity
Definition
Began with Abraham, Jesus was the prophet, Christianity grew because of Peter and Paul.
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Message of Christianity
Definition
Love and Equality.
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Decline of Roman Empire
Definition
Military attacks, political turmoil, economic weakness, social decay.
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Groups of Middle America
Definition
Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, Incans.
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Groups of North America
Definition
Hohokam, Pabloans, Adina, Hopewell, Naches, Inuit, and Iroquois.
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Germanic Kingdoms
Definition
Goths, Vandals, Saxons, and the Franks.
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Charlemagne
Definition
Known for unifying the Christian empire, and stressed education.
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Feudalism
Definition
A political structure. Monarch, Lord, Vassal, and Peasants.
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Manor System
Definition
An economic structure. Serfs could pay through money, goods, or services.
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Church Domination during Middle Ages
Definition
Converted people through missionaries, priest played a role in everyday activities, Chruch was a gathering place.
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Agricultural Revolution
Definition
New plows, harness for horses, used three field system.
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England's Monarch Gained Power
Definition
Increased William of Normandy's power through the doomsday book and common law.
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French Monarch Gained Power
Definition
Strong leadership of the Carpathian Kings, Phillip Augustus and Louis IX.
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Storyline of the Crusades
Definition
Christians won first, lost second, third, and fourth.
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Medieval Universities
Definition
Started at 5am, then classes, a meal, then more classes, dinner, studied untill bed. Learned geometry, astronomy, music, and grammar.
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Black Death
Definition
Killed 1/3 people, also called the Bubonic plague, started in Asia, spread through the fleas.
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Hundred Years' War
Definition
War between France and England over economic rivalry, land, pride, and the English Chanel.
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"New" Rome
Definition
Constantine created the Byzantine Empire, Justinian's code was the greatest achievment.
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Great Schism
Definition
Christianity splits into Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic.
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People of Russia
Definition
Slavs, Vikings, and Mongols.
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Russia's Style of Rule
Definition
Cross between Roman and Mongol (harsh yet compassionate)
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Beginnings of Islam
Definition
Muhammad created Islam, Allah is god, the Koran is the holy text. Five pillars are important. Gihad deals with personal struggles.
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Safavid Empire
Definition
Constantly at war with the Ottomans and Mughals.
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Songhai, Mali, and Ghana
Definition
Ghana=Gold, Mali=Islam, Songhai=trade
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Ethiopia
Definition
Practiced Christianity, known for 11 churches built down into solid rock.
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African Family Patterns
Definition
Practiced both nuclear and extended family structures.
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African Political Patterns
Definition
Concensus.
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African Religous Patterns
Definition
Believed in many gods in nature, and one big supreme being.
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Tang & Song Dynasties
Definition
Unifying the Chinese people.
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Mongol Rule in China
Definition
Allowed life to continue, respected religion, economies, government, and education.
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Korea (Silla and Koryo Dynasties)
Definition
Developed medicine, astronomy, and present day name of Korea.
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Storyline of Early Japanese Culture
Definition
Early Japanese culture, the Ainu, people from Asia mainland, and Shinto was the official religion.
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Renaissance
Definition
"Rebirth", known as time of change.
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Reformation
Definition
Priests focused on regional topics, they lived lavish lives, and took indulgences.
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Gutenburg
Definition
Invented the printing press, books were cheaper, and literacy increased, people had more access to knowledge.
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Reformation (England and Catholic Church)
Definition
The creation of the Chruch of England, and the Catholic Church makes changes.
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Heliocentric vs. Geocentric Theory
Definition
Proved heliocentric theory right through math and observations.
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Scientific Method
Definition
Consisted of 7 steps used to find answers to questions, while continuing renaissance ideals.
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Newton's Theory of Gravity and Laws of Nature
Definition
High School students study calculus.
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Motivations for Exploration
Definition
Wealth, trade, land, renaissance spirit.
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Line of Demarcation
Definition
The five year olds fight over a sandwich, mom splits it in half.
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Direct Route of Magellan
Definition
Sailed around teh southern tip of South America then to the Phillipeans and back to Spain w/ 1 ship and 18 men.
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Oyo and Asante Kingdoms/Empires
Definition
Traded slaves for firearms.
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Countries which had East India Trading Companies
Definition
Dutch, British, and Portugeuse.
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Chinese View on Trading with Europeans
Definition
Little boy trading candy for a 16 year old's ipod.
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Manchu Conquest of China
Definition
The beginning of Qing dynasty.
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Storyline of Japan
Definition
Welcomed foreigners, kicked them out, and practiced isolationism.
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Typical Cycle between Native americans and Europeans
Definition
"Hey, nice to meet you! I'm in charge! You're dead!" (encounter, conquest, and death)
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Portuguese Take Over Brazil
Definition
Takeover was easy due to disease.
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Location of New France
Definition
Located in Eastern North America along the St. Lawrence River (And New Orleans)
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Triangular Trade
Definition
European goods -> African slaves -> American commodities/resources.
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Impact of Slave Trade
Definition
11 million enslaved, 2 million died on the way over. Wealth and Devastation.
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Columbian Exchange
Definition
Used his name to explain the exchange of plants, animals, and disease.
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Commercial Revolution
Definition
Caused inflation, increased capitalism, new business methods, bypassed guilds.
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Mercantilism
Definition
To export more than you import.
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Phillip II
Definition
Implemented absolutism.
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Louis XIV
Definition
"I am the State".
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Revolution and Civil War in England
Definition
Stuart kings vs. Parliament
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Peter the Great in Russia
Definition
First to modernize/westernize Russia
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Catherine the Great in Russia
Definition
Followed Peter and continued modernization. But wasn't as successful.
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River Valley Civilizations
Definition
Indus, Yellow, Nile, and Sumer.
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Parts to a Civilization
Definition
Government, Religion, Arts and Architecture, and Writing.
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Civilizations in Mesopotamia
Definition
Persians, Babylonians, and Hitites.
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Changes from the Agricultural Revolution
Definition
Increase in food supply increased the poulation. People became seditary.
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Location of River Valleys
Definition

Tigris and Euphrates located in Middle East.

Nile located in Africa/Egypt.

Yellow River located in Central and Eastern China.

Indus River located in Southeast Asia.

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Byzantine Empire Develops
Definition
Rome split into east and west (they had different views on Christianity), the eastern half was taken over by Muslims.
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Basic beliefs of Christianity/

How it spread

Definition
Christianity developed and spread through Peter and Paul, and into Europe.
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Basic beliefs of Islam/

How it spread

Definition
Islam developed by Muhammad and spread to Middle East, Asia Minor, North Africa, and Europe.
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Trade and Cultural Diffusion
Definition

Middle East - Through trade and technology, diffused Greek and Roman knowledge.

North Africa - Traded salt and gold and diffused Islam into North Africa.

China - Silk Road diffused partnerships, banking, and credit.

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Aspects Leading to an Islamic Empire
Definition
Equality and trade; two examples, Ummayad and Abbasid.
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Mongols Expand
Definition
South and Southeast Asia, Asia Minor, Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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Characteristics of African Societies
Definition
Patrolineal and matrolineal lines, elders held the most power, Christianity spread into Africa and the Grios job was to pass along history and morals.
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Dynastic Cycle in Ancient China
Definition
Parts of dynastic cycle- Type of prosperity, rebel and overthrow, then some type of corruption.
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Cultural and Social Impacts of the Renaissance
Definition
Revival of Greek and Roman knowledge, refirmation, scientific revolution, and literacy and education increased.
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Impacts of Global Travel and Trade
Definition
The world was now connected, massive amounts of cultural diffusion, Europeans took control over the Americas, Africa, and Asia Minor, commercial revolution, mercantilism, and columbian exchange.
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Examples of Cultural Diffusion and Trade Networks
Definition
+Columbian Exchange  +Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade  +Russia  +Europe, Africa, and Asia Minor.
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Causes and Effects of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Definition

+11 million Africans were enslaved and 2 million died on the way over.

+Exploration and the need for labor, wealth and trade.

+African society was torn apart.

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Regional Developments and Cultural Changes
Definition

Russia - Modernized through Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.

Asia - Traded wit hthe Europeans but became isolated.

Americas - Encounter, conquest and death.

Europe - Expanded its land, economy, and power of the king.

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