Silk road cities - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Praxis 5001 Social Studies Latest Update Graded A+ paleolithic period 2.5 Million years ago - The stone age Hunters and gatherers neolithic period The new stone age - 10,000BC True Farmiing - permanent settlements (villages, tribes) domestication of animals The Rosetta Stone Egyptian artifact provided translations of the hieroglyphics for modern understanding of the symbols Responsibility of a US citizen Volunteering in a community The scarcity of Chinese arable farmland led to... Early deve...

Georgia History Milestones Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Why did the Spanish conquistadors come to the North America? From , rumors of riches equal to those of the Aztecs spurred conquistadors to explore North America to satisfy their lust for glory and wealth. What famous Spanish explorer trekked through Georgia? The most famous Spanish conquistador in Georgia's history is Hernando de Soto. What impact did the Spanish explorers have on the Native American populations they encountered...

Part 2: The Classical Era, c. 600 B.C.S. to c. 600 C.E. Region Empire Western Eurasia The Persian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine empires Southern Asia The Mauryan and Gupta empires Eastern Asia The Qin and Han dynasties Mesoamerica The Mayan empires Objective Key Developments A. Major empires began trading with each other, resulting in massive trade networks. A result of these trade networks was the growth of the following cities: The following cities are Rome(Italy), Constantinople(Turkey...

AP World History: Modern Exam Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Explain the effects of new agricultural innovations on European society (1200-1450) - Food surplus led to population increase Better job specialization Bigger cities What was the role of the Catholic Church in Medieval Europe (1200-1450) - Pope was politically important and religiously important Dominant force in all areas Why did Feudalism arise in Europe during this period (1200-1450) - Fall of Rome; lack of kn...

paleolithic period 2.5 Million years ago - The stone age Hunters and gatherers neolithic period The new stone age - 10,000BC True Farmiing - permanent settlements (villages, tribes) domestication of animals The Rosetta Stone Egyptian artifact provided translations of the hieroglyphics for modern understanding of the symbols Responsibility of a US citizen Volunteering in a community The scarcity of Chinese arable farmland led to... Early development of intensi...

Classical Period - ANSWER The Greeks borrowed the alphabet of the Phoenicians and imitated Egyptian mythological creatures and artistic motifs in their artwork. Silk Road - ANSWER provided access to Asia and brought the valuable Chinese good of silk to the Romans. In return, the Romans sent their glass to the east. It also opened the door for Eastern religions—such as Buddhism, Manichaeism, and Daoism—to spread to Europe. Christianity also spread quickly along the same trade route. Classi...

Social Studies 4-8 Texas Certification – PACT Latest 2023 Graded A+ When did the first people start to arrive in America? Around 38,000 BC. (40,000 years ago) Who were the first people to arrive in America? Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers What caused the Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers to come to America? They were following herds of animals they were hunting Define Nomadic Hunter-Gatherers Communities of people who move from place to place, relying on plants and animals found in the wild for food Defin...

CSET Social Science subtest 1 Questions Answered 1005 correct Who is the prophet of Islam? Mohammed Where is the center of Arab religion? Mecca Where did Mohammad flee to? What was the flight called? What is its significance? Medina-the Hegira-beginning of the Moslem calendar Kaaba Most sacred Muslem mosque in Mecca 5 Pillars of Islam o Oneness of God-Allah; Mohammed=prophet o Pray 5 times a day o Charity for the welfare of community o Fasting during Ramadan ...

World History 1. Western Asia and Egypt - Answer- Sumerians in Mesopotamia built civilizations and developed a writing system Due to the Nile = stability and prosperity Pyramids honored the dead Israelites emerged as a distinct people Longest lasting = Assyrian and Persian Empires a. Mesopotamia (Southern Iraq) - Answer- Began between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Sumerians formed city-states and created communication systems People: Sumerians, Akkadians, Sargon, and Hammurabi Pla...

Topic 2.1 The Silk Roads What group drastically improved the functions conducted on the Silk Road? The Mongols How did the Mongols improve the Silk Road? They unified the entire Silk Road under one rule. They also improved safety by punishing bandits. Examples of Silk Road trading cities -Kashgar -Samarkand What new economic innovations changed how merchants bought and sell goods on the Silk Road? -Bills of exchange -Banking houses -Use of paper money (flying cash) Why were caravansera...