WH Midterm Review 2024

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Why is the Rosetta Stone important?

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It is used for translating Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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Who created the Rosetta Stone?

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Ptolemaic priests

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What was the Neolithic Revolution?

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The Neolithic Revolution was the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming and agriculture.

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What is cuneiform?

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A Sumerian writing system using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

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What caused the rise of the caste system?

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Aryans arriving in India.

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What is one lasting political legacy of the Greeks?

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Democracy

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What is the importance of Sparta?

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Sparta was important for its military strength, unique social structure, and influence in Persian & Peloponnesian wars.

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What is one lasting political legacy of the Roman Empire?

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The concept of a republic and legal systems.

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Who was Confucius?

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Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and educator.

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What is manorialism?

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Manorialism is a system of rural economy and social structure in medieval Europe based on the lord-vassal relationship and the management of land.