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CSET Social Science

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1. The silk road provid a means for prosperous trade. The ruler of the zhou overthrew the Shang dynsty and estabish the longest - lasting dynasty in Chinese history.






2. Mesopotamia invented the arch - dome - wheel - and system of writing; Phoenicia invented an alphabet; Persia created a standing army.






3. Innovation: Irrigation; astrolabe; algebra; large - scale paper manufacturing Movement: Trade routes; Arab expansion in Africa - Asia - and Europe; movement of Arab center of power from Makkah to Baghdad to Cairo






4. Religion/Philosophy: Hinduism - Buddhism Key People: Siddhartha Gautama - Asoka - Chandragupta II Innovation: Iron plow - caste system - concept of zero - decimal system Literature: Mahabharata - Ramayana - Arthasastra - Vedas Government/Society: Pat






5. Spanish and English monarchs engaged in a dynastic struggle. Philip II - a champion of Catholicism - resented Englsh tolerance of Protestants. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 meant that England would remain Protestant. Dynastic and religious






6. Used his army to seize governmental power. Effect: restored power to the government with a strong Senate - but his actions set the precedent for military coups.






7. Religion/Philosophy: Confuciansm - Daoism - Legalism Key People: Confucius - Laozi - Qin Shihuangde Innovation: Bronze casting - crossbow - paper - iron plowshare - silk Literature: Analects - Confucian classics - Tao Te Ching - poetry Government/






8. Each country had strong leaders: China: Sui - Tan - and Song dynasties; Mongols Japan: Yamato and Fujiwara clans; Kamakura shogunate; Ashikaga family Korea: Koryo and Yi dynasties






9. Environment: Location: Peloponnesus Factors: Farming Origin: Greek - speaking invaders Trade: Trade discouraged Government: Military state - oligarchy Values - interests - beliefs: Discipline - military arts






10. Warfare: Battled Ottomans; Allied with European states Arts: Blended Persian and Turkish influences; Excelled at carpet making and painting Government: The shah trained administrators Trade: Geography limited trade






11. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war began when North Korea invaded South Korea - Significant Event(s): United Nations forced fight to save South Korea from Communism - Result(s): United States extended military alliances aroud the world






12. The rise of towns and the middle class led to advances in all areas of society. As trade increased - the importance of towns and guilds grew. A money economy replaced bartering. __________ were founded.






13. Growth of mass politics led to the development of new political parties. Labor leaders used ideas of socialism and Marxism to form unions.






14. Assyria developed an empire - wide communication system: Mesopotamia built temples and houses for religious leaders; Palestine adhered to sacred law to maintain separateness.






15. Europeans risked dangerous ocean voyages to discover new sea routes. Early European eplorers sought gold and began to trade slaves. The age of explortion brought the peoples of Europe - Asia - the Americas - and Africa into direct contact for the fir






16. People: Moche - Inca Economics: Farming - trade Architecture: Large cities - religious and political structures






17. Took over Austria - Poland - and Sudetenland Cooperation: Formed Rome - Berlin Axis Signed Anti - Comintern Pact Conflict: Used blitzkrieg tactics - Conducted genocide of Jews and others - Besieged Leningrad






18. Advances: Steam and coal became new source os power. Higher - quality iron led to better railroads. Conflict: Nationalism and liberalism became forces for change. Conservatives attempted to suppress nationalism.






19. The Hundred Years' War and the Great Schism strengthened the authority of some and wekened the authority of others. After the ___________ - the French monarchy gained power. Conflict within the English monarchy led to the War of the Roses. Conflict -


20. The __________ in Mesopotamia were the first to develop a system of writing.






21. Middle East: The decline of Ottoman Empire resulted in emergence of many new Arab states. Africa & Asia: Black Africans who fought in WWI became more politically active. Oorgnized reform movements; called for independence.






22. Peter the Great attempted to odernize Russian society by introducing Western customs - practices - and manners. He wrote a Russian book of etizuette to teach Western manners - and he mixed the sexes for conversation and dancing.






23. France's Louis XIV strengthened absolute monarchy in Frnce and limited the rights of religious dissenters. He removed nobles and princes rom royal council and kept them busy with court life. He bribed people to make sure his policies were followed in






24. Closed its doors to the Europeans during the period of exploration between 1400 and 1800. The Ming and Qing dynasties produced blue - and - white porcelain and new literary forms. Chinese viewed Europeans as barbarians.






25. Seized Manchuria and renamed it Manchukuo - Invaded China Cooperation: Signed Anti - Comintern Pact Conflict: Attacked Pearl Harbor - Conquered Southeast Asia from Indochina to Philippines






26. Made huge troop movements in Dunkirk and Normandy Cooperation: Met with Allies at Tehran - Yalta - and Potsdam Conflict: Stopped Rommel at El Alamein - Withstood heavy German bombing






27. Conflict/Crisis: Soviets and Western powers divided Germany Significant Event(s): Western powers airlifted supplies to Soviet - blockaded West Berlin Result(s): Blockade was lifted






28. Conquered weaker countries - had lasting effects on world - Movement: Imperialistic nations set up colinie. Christian missionaries preached in Africa & Asia. British policy in South Africa was influenced by Cecil Rhodes - who made a fortune in S Afri






29. People: Olmec - Maya - Aztec Economics: Farming - trade Architecture: Large cities - religious and political structures






30. From the 1950s to the 1970s - most African nations gained independence from colonial powers. Israel declared statehood on May 14 - 1948 - creating conflict and struggle between the new state and its neighbors.






31. The Second Industrial Revolution - combined with the growth of transportation by steamship and railroad - fostered a true world economy. Industrial growth and the development of new energy resources led to increased production of consumer goods.






32. Egypt used floodwaters for farming; Phoenicia set up a trading empire on the sea; Mesopotamia created irrigation and flood control stystems.






33. Warfare: Trained janissaries; Conquered Constantinople Arts: Made magnificent mosques - pottery - rugs - and jewelry Government: The sultan governed through local rulers called pashas Trade: Merchants were the privilged class






34. Environment: Location: Crete - Factors: Tidal waves - Origin: Unknown - Trade: Sea trading empire - Regionalism: Government: King - Values - interests - beliefs: Sports - nature - Conflict: With other Greeks - Invaded by Mycenaeans






35. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted Significant Event(s): Great Britain aided government forces against communism Result(s): United States created Truman Doctrine






36. Conflict/Crisis: Civil war erupted between North and South Vietnam - Significant Event(s): United States intervened to prevent North Vietnam from taking over South Vietnam - Result(s): United States withdrew from Vietnam; Vietnam was reunited by comm






37. Serb forces carried out 'ethnic cleansing' of Muslims. Terrorism became a regular aspect of modern society. Gulf wars. Rwanda genocide. Soviet troops crushed a reform movement in Czechoslovakia. Nicolai Ceausescu was arrested and executed. War on te






38. Increased the exchnge of goods and ideas between European and non - European cultures. European monarchs gained strength through new taxes and through the new armies required for the Crusades.






39. Migration: Bantu peoples slowly migrated into East Africa. Arab merchants settled along the east coast of Africa. Islamic scholars moved to Timbuktu - a new center for learning.






40. Trade: Ghanaian gold was exchanged for salt from the Sahara. Muslim traders brought cotton - silk - and Chinese porcelain from India to East Africa. Malian farmers produced surplus crops for export. Ivory and gold from inland Africa were brought to E






41. Warfare: Conquered India; Battled persians and British Arts: Combined Persian and Indian motfs; Excelled at architecture and painting Government: The emperor controlled semi - independent states Trade: Traded with Europeans






42. Rome defeated Carthage and took Sicily. Effect: Hannibal brought the ________ into Italy - defeating the Romans at Cannae.






43. Economic and social policies of _______________ were based on control and coercion. Effect: The policies of these two emperors contributed to the empire's eventual collapse.






44. People: Plains Economics: Hunting and gathering Architecture: Tepees






45. Filled the Senate with his own supporters. Effect: The power of the Senate was weakened - was assassinated in 44 B.C.E.






46. Conflict/Crisis: Soviets supported Castro's totaliarian regime in Cuba - Significant Event(s): U.S. invaded Bay of Pigs; Soviets placed nuclear missiles in Cuba; U.S. blockaded Cuba - Result(s): Soviets withdrew missiles; hotline established between






47. Environment: Location: Attica Factors: Lack of fertile land Origin: Greek - speaking invaders Trade: Pottery Regionalism: Government: Oligarchy - direct democracy Values - interests - beliefs: Philosophy - art - theater - architecture






48. People: Mound Builder - Iroquois Economics: Hunting and gathering - some agriculture Architecture: Longhouses - some urban centers






49. Environment: Location: Peloponnesus Factors: Earthquakes Origin: Indo - European Trade: Pottery Government: Monarchies forming a loose alliance of independent states






50. Tudor monarchs brought stability and prosperity to England. The Act of Supremacy was passed. Foreign policy was moderate. Queen Elizabeth Tudor tried to keep Spain and France from becoming too powerful by balancing power.