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The Earth and Its Peoples Review

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AP* World History Study Guide and Graphic Organizers ? Unit 2: Post-classical Period, 600 CE ? 1450 CE 1. The Life of Muhammad Because the life and teachings of Muhammad had such a profound affect on the Post-classical world, knowledge of the major events of his life is required of all AP World History students The life of Muhammad born in 570 in Mecca located in the Arabian peninsula Mecca was important location for commerce and religion (polytheistic shrine: Ka?aba); note relationship between pilgrims and success of merchants Muhammad raised by merchant grandfather and uncle, married widow of merchant ~610: Muhammad receives first revelations from archangel Gabriel; only one god, Allah (already familiar to Arabic peoples)

The Earth and its Peoples: 5th Edition - Chapter 7 Notes

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Chapter 7 Notes Networks of Communication and Exchange, 300 BCE ? 600 CE The Silk Road Origins and Operations Caravan routes connecting China and the Middle East across Central Asia and Iran Began around 1500 BCE Parthians were ruling Iranian dynasty from 250 BCE ? 226 CE Religion, Ideas, Goods, People travelled over the Silk Road Helped spread Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, maybe some Hinduism By 100 BCE the Greeks could purchase Chinese silk from Parthians Alfalfa and wine grapes moved to China via the Silk Road Chinese farmers also adopted pistachios, walnuts, pomegranates, sesame, coriander, spinach, etc. Going west from china were peaches, apricots, cinnamon, ginger, and other spices Nomadism in Central and Inner Asia

The Earth And Its Peoples, 3rd Edition Vocabulary Flashcards for Chapters 4-7

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"great traditions" Heritages including a written language, common legal and belief systems, ethical codes, and other intellectual attitudes "small traditions" Local customs and beliefs Alexander Philip's son and heir; Crossed over into Asia, defeated the Persian forces of King Darius III, and reached to the Punjab region of modern Pakistan Alexandria First of the new cities laid out by Alexander himself, in Egypt aqueduct Long elevated or underground conduits Armenia In eastern Anatolia, a battleground between Iranian states to the south and east and Mediterranean states to the west Ashoka Chandragupta's son; Outstanding figure in early Indian history; Engaged military campaigns, converted to Buddhism and preached nonviolence, morality, and moderation

Crash Course 9

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CRASH COURSE HISTORY RESPONSE FORM #9 TOPIC/TITLE: The Silk Road and Ancient Trade NAME: Casey Murphy PERIOD: 2W LIST TWO NEW FACTS YOU LEARNED: a) In the first 3-4 minutes * The Silk Road was an overland route were merchants carried goods for trade. * Silk was original produced in china and it produced much of Ancient China?s wealth. b) In the middle * Nomads were good at carrying and transporting goods which made them good traders. *Nomads, due to their constant traveling were more resistant to diseases. c) In the last 3-4 minutes * The Silk Road caused wider economic impact, traded ideas, and spread of disease. *Many merchants on the Silk Roads became strong believers in monasteries.

global essay

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Ian Konrad 11-21-13 While Han China had a more centralized political structure than the Roman Empire, the political system of the Roman Empire was much more effective than Han China?s. Han China had a very similar economic system to the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire?s culture was borrowed from its neighbors, the Greeks, while Han China made much advancement in art and technology as well.

AP world

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AP World History Karthik Narayanan PERSIA chart template Unit Date Range: 600 BCE-600 CE Africa Middle East Europe East Asia South Asia Southeast Asia Political Ritually Isolated Kings The Carthaginian people lived in north Africa. Persian Empire ruled; Cyrus? decedents. Ruled with a system of ?provinces?. Satraps governed each province. They reported to the ruler. The Roman republic was in public possession. Augustus ended the republic, made it the empire. Constantine moved capital and split country. Used Mandate of heaven to justify rule. If you pass the civil service exam you are part of Gentry. Great wall to keep xiongnu out. Ashoka was ruler who spread Buddhism. Gupta was a theater state. Maurya was first united India. Funan Empire

Chapter 12 Outline: Traditions and Encounters 5th Ed., Bentley&Ziegler

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Sam Choi CHAPTER 12 OUTLINE Long-Distance Trade and The Silk Roads Network Trade Networks of the Hellenistic Era The frequency of long-distance trade increased during the Hellenistic era. This was mainly because of colonies established by the Seleucids and Alexander the Great in Persia and Bactria. Such settlements were originally populated by military and administrators, but later attracted Greek merchants, who connected such areas to the Mediterranean. Seleucids promoted trade, controlled trade routes between Bactria and rest of world. Ptolemies also focused on maritime as well as overland trade, defeated pirates and built new ports. The Monsoon System Ptolemaic mariners learned about monsoon winds and the wind cycle in the Indian basin

World history overview 2

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Big Era Four Expanding Networks of Exchange and Encounter 1200 BCE ? 500 CE Welcome to Big Era Four! Population Growth Expanding Networks of Exchange Let?s focus on two key developments of this era. ? Between 1000 BCE and 1 CE world population rose from about 120 to about 250 million. ? This rise was fueled by an acceleration in the rate of growth during this time. ? Between 3,000 and 1,000 BCE, it took about 1,600 years for world population to double. ? Between 1,000 BCE and 1 CE the doubling time was less than 1,000 years. Population Growth What caused this surge in population? Population Growth In Afroeurasia, iron axes, hoes, spades, and plows enabled farmers to clear and cultivate millions of acres never before used for farming. #1 The invention of iron!

world history review 1

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AP World History Multiple Choice Questions 600 ? 1450 Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a major difference between Arab expansion in the seventh century and Viking expansion in the ninth century? a) Arab expansion relied most heavily on diplomacy, while Viking expansion relied most heavily on military might. b) Viking expansion tended to occur in areas with few large urban centers, while the Arab expansion occurred in areas with comparatively large urban centers. c) Arab expansion was financed by religious tithing, while Viking expansion was financed by profit from the silk trade. d) Viking expansion was limited to Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, and Greenland, while Arab expansion was limited to the Arabian Peninsula and Persia.

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