1. Mid term review

2. Neolithic Revolution
Paleo, Humans, Neolithic revolution, Permanent settlements
Cities, Complex Governments, Writing, arts, Technology
Geo Features- Fresh water, Fertile Soil, Mild Climates
Stable food source allows for specialization in other fields
Turning point- alternative to hunting and gathering
Women's roles decrease as men’s increase
Mesopotamia, Huang He, Nile River, and Indus- Settled around river valleys

3. Ancient Civilizations
Mongul: Akbar- Peace and stabilty
Gupta (India)- Contribution to arts and science
Hindu traditions, poems, drama
Age of Pericles(Greece)-Contribution to arts and science
Tang Dynasty(China)-Contribution to arts and science, civil service exams
Song China- Developed paper money- pay taxes with money instead of grain

4. Religions
Judaism- 1st monotheistic religion, emerged among Hebrews. Single God
Zoroastrianism- Persian, monotheistic
Christianity- Percecuted by the Romans, refused to worship Roman gods and emporers

5. Greek Civilizations Mountain terrain isolated people into city-states
Polis- City State

6. Women in the Roman Empire
Could make wills
Own Land
Roman women enjoyed some rights in the Roman Empire

7. Taj Mahal
Built by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his dead wife

8. Technological Advancements in China
Contributed to the economic growth and cultural advancement in China

9. Medieval Europe Silk road- Trade route from China to the West
Feudal System(Like the Caste System in India)- Social class system that developed after the turmoil of repeated invasions into the Roman Empire
Crusades- Christians and Muslims fought over control of Jerusalem, the Holy City to both.
Impact of the Crusades- Increase trade
Ends Crusades by creating an trade revival and exposure to new technology and learning.

10. Black Death
People thought it was the wrath of God or Jews poisoning Christians

11. Role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe
Stability, Unity, and order to Western Europe

12. Exploration in the 1400’s All water route to Asia Renaissance Spirit
Technological advances allow for exploration further

13. Renaissance in Italy Creativity Highly encouraged
Leonardo Da Vinci- Paintings and inventions
Nicolo Machiavelli- Wrote “The Prince” about how to stay in power-FEAR
Humanist study human form

14. Printing Press Availability in books Increase in literacy rates
Spread of Martin Luther’s ideas

15. Reformation
Reformers unhappy about church selling indulgences- paid forgiveness of sin Corruption in the Church Martin Luther- disagreed with sale of indulgences, Started Reformation, Faith alone will save you John Calvin- Reformer like Luther, Predestination-God already knows if you are going to heaven

16. Counter Reformation Reinstate the power of the Catholic Church
Thirty Year War- War between Catholics and Protestants

17. Exploration and Colonization
Columbian Exchange- Transfer of foods, plants, and animals during colonization of Americas.
Effect- Introduction of new foods to both Europe and Americas

18. Pre-Columbian Empires
Aztec- Central Mexico, Calendar, Conquered by Cortes with superior military technology
Mayans- Yucatan, Calendar, concept of Zero
Incas- South America, Road System

19. Merchantilism

20. African Slave Trade African culture spreads across Americas
Africans in the Americas have no common culture
Population losses in West Africa
Triangular trade depended on Slave Trade