SOL Review Unit 7 & 8 (SOL’s 9 – 10) World History I

SOL 9a – Early Middle Ages What led to the shattering of Roman stability and protection within Western Europe? Germanic Invasions Identify the three foundations of Early Medieval Society: Germanic Customs Roman Heritage Christian Beliefs

SOL 9a – Early Middle Ages With the decline of unified Roman authority over Europe, the authority of the ___________________ grew. What did the Roman Catholic Church provide Europe after the fall of Rome? unifying force Where were Greco-Roman cultural achievements preserved? Monasteries Roman Catholic Church

SOL 9a – Early Middle Ages Identify societal needs that were served by parish priests: Religious Social Political Identify the two things carried by missionaries to the Germanic tribes: Christianity Latin alphabet

SOL 9a/c – Early Middle Ages Which individual was anointed emperor by the Pope in 800 CE? Charlemagne Identify the Germanic peoples ruled over by Charlemagne: Franks

SOL 9b – Early Middle Ages What type of governing system developed in Europe in order to provide security and protection at a local level? Feudalism Identify the aspects of the feudal/mutual obligation: Land Defense For Military service Percentage of crops Tax Loyalty

SOL 9b – Early Middle Ages Identify the following: Parcel of land granted by a Lord: Fief Person entered into a feudal obligation with a lord/monarch: Vassal Peasant tied to a parcel of land: Serf

SOL 9b – Early Middle Ages Identify the name for the stable, self-sufficient economic system of the Middle Ages: Manorial System True/False: Medieval manors had a very lenient social structure. False

SOL 9b – Early Middle Ages Identify the three major social classes of the Middle Ages and their respective roles: Clergy spiritual guidance Nobles protection & justice Peasants agriculture & labor Nobles land and title was gained through: inheritance.

SOL 9c – Early Middle Ages Roman culture in Western Europe was re-established due to the alliance between the Franks and the: Roman Catholic Church. How were the Frankish kings successful in expanding their territory? military conquest conversion to Christianity Whose ‘Carolingian Renaissance’ emphasized education, Christianity, and reinterpreted Roman culture? Charlemagne

SOL 9c – Early Middle Ages Identify the territory included within Charlemagne’s Empire: Most of Western Europe Modern-Day France Spanish March Northwestern Spain Northern Italy Western Germany Lombardy, Saxony, Danubian Plain What was utilized to unite Charlemagne’s Empire? churches roads schools Charlemagne’s Empire was officially split by the __________________. Treaty of Verdun

SOL 9d – Early Middle Ages Identify the peoples that settled in the following areas: England: Angles, Saxons & Jutes From: Northern Germany & Denmark Hungary: Magyars From: Central Asia Russia: Vikings From: Scandinavia

SOL 9d – Early Middle Ages What structures provided protection from invaders? Castles Manors Identify the effects of the Anglo-Saxon, Magyar and Viking invasions: disruption of trade decline of towns strengthening of the feudal system

SOL 9 The student will demonstrate knowledge of Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 a.d. (c.e.) in terms of its impact on Western civilization by: a) sequencing events related to the spread and influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church throughout Europe. b) explaining the structure of feudal society and its economic, social, and political effects. c) explaining the rise of Frankish kings, the Age of Charlemagne, and the revival of the idea of the Roman Empire. d) sequencing events related to the invasions, settlements, and influence of migratory groups, including Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings.

SOL 10a – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Silk Road: Mediterranean & Asia Maritime Routes: Indian Ocean Northern Europe: Baltic Sea links Western Europe: rivers & seas Southeast Asia: South China Sea & SE Asia Land Routes Trans-Saharan: North & West Africa

SOL 10a – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the main good/resource from the following locations: West Africa Gold Indian Ocean Spices India, China, Middle East & Europe (later) Textiles China & Persia (later) Porcelain Baltic Region Amber

SOL 10b – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the location where the following technologies were developed: Paper China adopted by Islamic Civilization transferred to Europe via the Byzantine Empire New Crops & Techniques: India (ex: Sugar) Paper Money: Watermills & Windmills: Middle East Compass: Lateen Sail: India Printing:

SOL 10b – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify where the following religions originated and then spread: Buddhism Hinduism Islam Buddhism Islam Hinduism

SOL 10c – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the following locations: Country: Body of Water: As a group/chain of islands, Japan is known as a(n) ________________. How many main islands (97% Total Land Area) are there in Japan? Four Describe the geography of Japan: mountainous Archipelago Sea of Japan Pacific Ocean Korea Japan East China Sea

SOL 10c – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns True/False: China was a major influence upon the culture of Japan. True Through which country did Chinese culture diffuse to Japan? Korea Identify major areas of Chinese influence: Writing Architecture Buddhism

SOL 10c – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the following: Ethnic religion of Japan: Shinto Yes/No: Shinto is a widespread religion. No Religion which coexists with Shinto: Buddhism Main factors of importance to Shinto: Natural Features Forces of Nature Ancestors Characteristic of ‘State/Imperial’ Shinto: emperor worship

SOL 10d - Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Sahara Desert Identify the following locations: River: Desert: Region: City: Body of Water: Trade Route: Timbuktu Nile River Ethiopian Highlands Niger River Indian Ocean Zambezi River Great Zimbabwe Limpopo River

SOL 10d – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the provided kingdom: Axum (Aksum) King Ezana converted this kingdom to which religion? Christianity

SOL 10d – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the provided empire: Zimbabwe Identify the capital city: Great Zimbabwe

SOL 10d – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the following empires: Ghana Mali Songhai

SOL 10d – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the most important trade exchange for these empires: Gold for Salt Which city served as a center of trade and learning for these empires? Timbuktu

SOL 10d – Eastern Hemisphere & Trade Patterns Identify the indigenous religion of many African societies in which inanimate objects are believed to house spirits: Animism Many Western African empires/civilizations converted to which religion? Islam What did Islam provide Western African societies? Connection between religious & personal life Common set of values

SOL 10 The student will demonstrate knowledge of civilizations and empires of the Eastern Hemisphere and their interactions through regional trade patterns by a) locating major trade routes. b) identifying technological advances and transfers, networks of economic interdependence, and cultural interactions. c) describing Japan, with emphasis on the impact of Shinto and Buddhist traditions and the influence of Chinese culture. d) describing east African kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe and west African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai in terms of geography, society, economy, and religion.