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AP Semester Exam review Early History What caused the transformation from hunter-gathering to civilization? Features of Sumerian Civilization Characteristics of the Neolithic period How did the population size of nomadic groups affect the agricultural revolution? What was the importance of writing to early civilizations? Was Egypt mostly a unified or non-unified state throughout most of its history? Was Mesopotamia a unified or non-unified state throughout most of its history? Why is the Indus Valley difficult to study? Flood patterns of the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates, and Indus rivers Time periods for each of these civilizations General religious characteristics (polytheistic?) Patriarchy in early societies: why? In what area of the world did the earliest civilizations arise? China How did Zhou leaders use the Mandate of Heaven to establish their legitimacy? What provided unity and cultural identity in early China? Impact of China’s geography- isolation Characteristics of Confucianism Confucius’ “five basic relationships” Characteristics of Legalism – which dynasty embraced? Characteristics of Daoism Which dynasty was the first to unify China? Achievements of the Qin dyansty Civil Service Exams- what were they, and which dynasty was the first to use them extensively? Compare the Han and Roman empires Status of Chinese women China during the Ming dynasty What was the Mandate of Heaven, which dynasty was the first to “use” it, and what was its impact? Importance of the building and extending of the Grand Canal during the SuiTang-Song era Americas Characteristics of the Mayan civilization An example of Meso-American cultural diffusion Location of “Meso-America” (which modern-day territories?) The influence of the Olmecs on later Meso-American cultures How did the Maya adapt to their environment? Compare the Aztecs and Incas in terms of record-keeping and the maintaining of earlier traditions Rome Political organization of the Roman Republic: who had the power? Growth of Roman territory- when is it expanding? When does it begin to “fall?” Why was Rome divided into two sections and another capital created? Which portion of the empire was a center of trade, art, and learning? Which portion was more successful in repelling invaders? Characteristics of Greco-Roman philosophy- rational thinking Influence of the Greeks on the Romans Be able to compare Hammurabi’s code to Justinian’s code After the fall of the western Roman empire, what was the official language of the Byzantine empire? India Characteristics of Hinduism The castes and the duties of each Which castes most supported local rulers? Where did Hinduism gain the most converts outside of India? The Bhagavad-Gita- what is the central message? Characteristics of Buddhism What causes suffering? Zen Buddhism Shinto Compare Buddhism to Hinduism How did Alexander the Great influence the Mauryan empire? Accomplishments of the Gupta empire Long-term role of Hinduism in Indian society Where did Buddhism and Hinduism originate and spread to? Four Noble Truths Judaism and Christianity Basic Characteristics of Judaism and Christianity What made Judaism unique in the Middle East? What was Christianity’s take on many Jewish laws? How did emperor Theodosius impact the spread of Christianity? Islam Was it brand new or based on some previous traditions? What was the Hijrah? When did it take place? What was a major weakness of Islam from the beginning? What made Islam such a popular religion? Which Muslim dynasty was known for its cultural achievement? What was the capital of the Abbasid dynasty? 5 pillars of Islam Why the Muslims were able to conquer Northern Africa and the Middle East Characteristics of trade in Sub-Saharan Africa Mongols Who were they? What did they do? What were their strengths and weaknesses? How did they usually respond to the religions and cultures of people they conquered? What was their role in Chinese history? What was Kublai Khan’s big concern? Genghis Khan’s role in Mongol History Territories conquered and not conquered by the Mongols Mongols’ role in the spread of Chinese culture Middle Ages Difference between serfdom and slavery Who could be a knight and why? Characteristics of the feudal system How did the feudal system affect classes in society? Areas the Vikings settled Magna Carta- what was it? What did it do? How is it an example of “limited government?” Hundred Years’ War- basic outline of events; how did it affect England and France as political units? Reasons for Crusades Long-term impacts of the Crusades Women in medieval Europe Gothic architecture (characteristic of High Middle Ages) What was the Renaissance? Role of the Church in medieval society Holy Roman Empire- strong? Centralized? Moorish occupation of Spain- characteristics Beliefs of medieval philosophers Black Death- when? Which century? How was it spread? Through which country did it enter Europe? When did it finally die out as a major killer? (18th century) Which nation-states became stronger in the 15th century? What events mark the beginning and end of the middle ages? Medieval universities- what was taught? Major long-term results of the Crusades What were guilds? What did they do? Why is the Hansaetic league not a guild What was the Renaissance? Was the Renaissance more of an urban or rural phenomenon? Misc. Who were the Bantu? How can archaeologists trace their migration? Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations – general characteristics Position of women in Athens Alexander the Great’s most important achievement Hellenism- be to recognize examples of Persian Empire: how was it ruled? Centralized? Decentralized? What, specifically, was done to help govern the empire? What does controlling trade routes have to do with creating and maintaining empires? Indian Ocean trade Characteristics of the Polynesians Compare the role and status of merchants in the Aztec empire to their role and status in classical China Who was Mansa Musa and what country was he from? Absolute rule of Ivan the Terrible (Russia) Social inequality was a characteristic of Confucianism, Hinduism, and Christianity Basics of the Protestant Reformation Basics of the Catholic Reformation Major achievement of the Phoenicians Compare the Byzantine empire and Tang dynasty in terms of: use of regional governors, role of the emperor as being blessed by the gods or God, Female rulers, territorial expansion Prince Henry the Navigator’s role in Portuguese exploration What civilizations were especially known for their well-constructed road networks? Significance of Johann Gutenberg’s printing press