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World History
Spring 2011
What did you learn in 2010?
Below you will find a list of topics covered in your World History class during the
fall semester. Please complete the following to the best of your ability. You will
have part of class time today to complete this paper with a partner.
Please write at least one fact or something that you know for each of the following
topics, as you rotate into partner pairs, change the color you are writing with to
signify a new fact.
1. Early Civilizations
a. Define:
i. Neolithic revolutionii. Hominidsiii. Homo erectusb. River Valley Civilizations-can you list rivers located in each
civilization, any major inventions, dominate philosophies/religions,
key leaders.
i. Mesopotamia
ii. India
iii. China
iv. Rome
2. World Religions-Who is the founder, where was the religion started, can you
name a few of the basic tenets of the faith, is it monotheistic or polytheistic?
a. Christianity- Judaism- Islam- Buddhism- Hinduism3. The Mongols-The last great nomadic people of the world.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Define nomadList at least 1 or 2 famous Khans
List 3 areas of the world conquered by the Mongols
Why were the Mongols so successful in conquest? Think about their
military tactics, treatment of others, etc…
4. The Middle Ages/Renaissance- What were key features of these two very
different eras in European history specifically related to the following events.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The CrusadesDefine feudalismDefine humanismExplain how the Renaissance changed in society, art, and the way in
which people perceived themselves and the world around them?
i. Provide names of artists
ii. Provide examples of paintings, sculptures, buildings