Chapter 4 Big Picture Questions 1. What common features can you identify in the empires described in this chapter? • All empires controlled large areas and populations. • All empires were brought together by conquest and funded in part by extracting wealth from conquered peoples. • All empires stimulated the exchange of ideas‚ cultures‚ and values among the peoples they conquered. • All empires sought to foster an imperial identity that transcended more local identities and loyalties. • All
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10/08/12 Mr. Houck AP World History Spread of Buddhism in China. When Buddhism was first introduced to China the philosophy was met with mainly positive responses‚ but a time progressed Buddhism was met with less favor and was often blamed for political or social problems before ultimately becoming a fundamental aspect of Chinese society. While some advocated following the teachings of Buddhism and some the eradication of Buddhist beliefs from Chinese society‚ still other preached
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AP World History-Lakeside High School 2013-2014 Welcome to Advanced Placement World History! You have chosen to join in the AP program that over 14‚000 high schools participate in and over 4‚000 colleges accept AP credit for. Colleges look for students who challenge themselves in a high school environment with the rigor AP courses entail. We have thirty-three chapters to cover in approximately 34 weeks‚ as well as focusing on key concepts‚ content‚ and skills‚ which will be crucial to master
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History Reviewer Unit I History- is the study of human past. - Study of origins‚ beginnings‚ changes in the humans and the environment in which they lived Lesson 1 The Origin of the Earth 18th century- 1700-1799 James Hutton- geologist who asserted that the Earth is in existence for quite a long period of time. Geologists- study the Earth‚ the Earth’s crust‚ rocks‚ as well as plant and animal remains. Geologic time scale- formulation of various events that transpired million
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I. Popular sovereignty and political upheaval A. Enlightened and revolutionary ideas 1. Popular sovereignty: relocating sovereignty in the people a. Traditionally monarchs claimed a "divine right" to rule b. The Enlightenment challenged this right‚ made the monarch responsible to the people c. John Locke’s theory of contractual government: authority comes from the consent of the governed 2. Freedom and equality: important values of
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9th Grade Global History Final Exam Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES Name: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________________ Part One: Multiple Choice 1. Which document is an example of a primary source? (1) a novel on the Age of Discovery (3) a diary of a Holocaust survivor (2) a textbook on Latin American history (4) an encyclopedia article on Songhai culture 2. Based on the information provided by this map‚ which statement about urban
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#8—Crash Course World History Alexander the Great 1. Alexander of Macedon‚ born in 356 BCE‚ died in 323 BCE at the ripe old age of _32_____. 2. Alexander was the son of King __phillip________ II‚ and when just 13 years old he tamed a horse no one else could ride named Bucephalus‚ which impressed his father so much he said: “Oh thy son‚ look thee at a kingdom equal to and worthy of thyself‚ for Macedonia is too little for thee.” 3. Let’s to look at Alexander of Macedon’s story by examining
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viewed by the people in each faith to give spiritual guidance to understand the history of their faith. They also talk about God and the history of their faith. Their differences are that the Torah writes talks about the “old testament” which talks about the revelations of moses. The Bible talks about the “old testament” found in the Torah and also what the Christians call the “new testament” which talks about the history and teachings of Jesus. The Qur’an talks about what is to be considered the literal
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World History Chapters 1-2 Study Guide 1) What is one aspect of Egyptian and Mesopotamian society that they had in common? The women could own property and go into priesthood. 2) What was the advantage of the Chinese writing system? The writing system was universal. 3) What are trade‚ specialized work‚ government‚ record keeping‚ and advance technology characteristics of? A civilization 4) What ancient city was founded on the banks of the Euphrates River? Ur 5) What is the
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Coffee in World History Coffee in world history has changed many things from its first appearance in 1635 up until today. Its effects were seen in the people‚ on the economy‚ and on the social aspect of life. These effects were mainly beneficial with some exceptions. Documents 1‚3‚5‚7‚8‚ and 10 show positive social effects on the people. While documents 1‚3‚4‚ and 9 show how the effects of coffee were seen positively on a worldwide scale. Whether looking close up in social communities‚ or looking
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